Tag: sports
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New Edo State rugby board swing into action
Following the approval of the Governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon Amadin Enabulele has inaugurated the chairmen and members of the newly reconstituted 37 Sporting Associations in the state. They have been charged to attract sustainable sponsorship and influence growth in the state sports industry. The…
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Dikko, Gusau inspect proposed NFF hotel, training pitch site in Abuja
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on Wednesday conducted the Chairman of National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko round the proposed site for the NFF Hotel and new training pitch, which is adjacent the NFF Headquarters inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. This ambitious project is designed to establish a state-of-the-art accommodation facility intended specifically…
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Gusau, Elegbeleye to attend special workshop on football and education integration
Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), will be delivering a presentation at an event that seeks to strengthen the integration of football and education in the country. Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is also billed to attend the event as the special guest of…
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Arsenal, Liverpool seek Carabao Cup final spot Live on GOtv
Premier League title contenders Arsenal and Liverpool face uphill battles as they seek to overturn first-leg deficits in their Carabao Cup semifinal clashes. Arsenal, trailing 2-0 from the first leg against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium, must produce a strong performance at St. James’ Park on Wednesday to stand a chance of reaching the final…
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Odusanya claims record 10th title at Molade Okoya-Thomas Cup
Bose Odusanya continues her record-setting streak at the annual Molade Okoya-Thomas National Table Tennis Championships, securing her 10th consecutive Women’s Singles title at the 56th edition of Africa’s longest-running table tennis tournament over the weekend in Lagos. National champion Matthew Kuti also maintained his unbeaten run, winning his first senior Men’s Singles title at the…
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Warriors retiring Iguodala’s No. 9 next month
The Golden State Warriors will retire Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey on February 23 when they host the Dallas Mavericks in San Francisco. The team made the announcement Tuesday on Iguodala’s 41st birthday. Iguodala is the seventh player in Warriors history to have his number raised to the rafters, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Chris Mullin, Nate…
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My focus is on World Cup not AFCON – Chelle
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has said that he is rather focused on preparing his team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in March than being concerned about the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football held the draw for the 2025 AFCON in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday. The Super Eagles were…
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AFCON: Nigeria in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania
Eleven months away to the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals, the Super Eagles already know their group phase opponents, following a colourful draw ceremony at the Mohamed V Theatre in Rabat on Monday evening. The three-time champions must negotiate a group C that also houses Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles, the Cranes of Uganda and the Taifa…
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Super Falcons star returns after maternity break, becomes record signing for Ottawa Rapid
Canadian club Ottawa Rapid have signed Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene. The deal comes just four months after she gave birth to her first child. The Nigerian joins the side ahead of its inaugural Northern Super League (NSL) season. Okobi-Okeoghene, who is a four-time African champion with the Super Falcons has 75 caps for Nigeria.…
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AFCON Draw: Super Eagles in Pot A, to avoid Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, CIV
The Draw Ceremony for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals will be held at the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco on Monday evening. Three-time African champions Nigeria have been placed in Pot 1, alongside seven-time winners Egypt, three-time champions and Cup holders Cote d’Ivoire, two-time winners Algeria, hosts and 1976 champions Morocco and…
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