Tag: sports
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Africa’s top fencers light up Lagos for 23rd African Championships
Lagos, Nigeria’s vibrant commercial capital is set to host over 150 of the continent’s finest fencers for the 23rd African Fencing Championships, taking place from June 25 to 29, 2025. This five-day, 12-event tournament will unfold at Charterhouse Lagos, the first British independent school in West Africa. The event will be officially declared open by Lagos State Governor Babajide…
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Super Falcons settle for 0-0 draw with Portugal in Lisbon
Reigning Africa’s best goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie had a game to remember forever as Nigeria’s Super Falcons provided both flair and steel in a 0-0 draw with hosts Portugal in a pre-WAFCON friendly match in Lisbon on Monday. The nine-time African champions, aspiring for a 10th title, only arrived in Portugal less than 24 hours before the…
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World Table Tennis Contender Lagos 2025 unveils star lineup
The star-studded line-up for the 2025 WTT Contender Lagos has been officially unveiled, with the tournament set to take place from July 22 to 26 in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital. Widely regarded as one of the most thrilling events in the WTT Contender Series, this year’s edition promises a showcase of elite talent from across…
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NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder cap incredible season by beating Indiana Pacers to title
League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring in front of a raucous home crowd at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center with 29 points and 12 assists. The Pacers suffered a huge blow early on when they lost star point guard Tyrese Haliburton midway through the first quarter with an Achilles injury and saw their title hopes…
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Team Nigeria unveils squad for 23rd African Fencing Championships
The Nigeria Fencing Federation has announced a 12-member squad for the 23rd African Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place at Charterhouse Lagos from June 25 to 29, 2025. This marks only the third time the continental tournament will be hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa, following previous editions in Senegal (2002) and Mali (2009, 2019). Leading the…
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Favour Ofili switches nationality to Turkey, AFN “shocked” by her decision
One of Nigeria’s top female athletes, Favour Ofili has switched allegiance to Turkey and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says it is shocked by the news. The President of AFN, Tonobok Okowa said on Sunday that, just like every other sports loving person in Nigeria, on the continent and beyond that he and his…
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Club World Cup: Mikel Obi blasts Nicolas Jackson’s recklessness against Flamengo
Former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, tongue-lashed Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson, after he was sent off against Flamengo at the FIFA Club World Cup on Friday. Chelsea had taken the lead inside 13 minutes at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but a second-half slip saw Chelsea’s lead collapse within three minutes. Bruno…
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Stallions, go for glory – NRFF President says as Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens starts
The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Dr. Ademola Are, has urged the team to give their all and aim for glory as the Stallions gear up for their campaign at the Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in Mauritius this Saturday. Dr. Are commended the Stallions for their steady rise over the past three years,…
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EEAST will help prepare players for Scrabble World Championship – Egbele
The fifth edition of the Emmanuel Egbele Annual Scrabble Tournament will serve as a vital preparation for the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) in Accra, Ghana. The chief convener Emmanuel Egbele said this as he highlighted some of the critical roles the ‘Quinta Essentia’ edition of the EEAST will play ahead of the…
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NNL Monthly Awards ceremony holds in Abuja on Wednesday
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau will be special guest at the Nigeria National League Monthly Awards ceremony taking place in Abuja on Wednesday, June 18. The Awards ceremony is set to be a prestigious event that highlights the commitment and professionalism of players, coaches, management, and fans alike. This initiative seeks…
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