Tag: sports
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Zambia appoints Hauptle as new Copper Queens coach
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has appointed Swiss national Nora Hauptle as Copper Queens coach on a three year deal. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga says Hauptle had been hired to consolidate on the gains made in the women’s game. “We are excited to announce the appointment of Nora Hauptle as the new Zambia…
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CHAN: Ogunmodede invites 26 players as Eagles start camping in Ikenne-Remo
Stand-in Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has called up team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi among a list of 26 players to begin closed-camping exercise at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo on Monday, 6th January ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship…
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Scrabble will get better deals in 2025 – NSF Boss
The President of Nigeria the Scrabble Federation (NSF), Engineer Toke Aka, says there are many reasons to celebrate the New Year. Aka said this on January 1st while speaking on the progress made by Scrabble in 2024 and the challenges faced, and also the plans for year 2025. “We thank God for a wonderful festive…
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Teamwork, policies, environment, divine backing will help Nigeria athletics – AFN President
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has listed the factors that can help athletics flourish as the world glides into 2025. Okowa made insights into the sporting progress made in 2024 and the challenges faced, along with plans for the year ahead. “We thank the Almighty God that we…
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Ogun State names new boxing hall after Anthony Joshua
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has honoured two-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, by naming the state’s new boxing hall after him. This happened on Monday, as the Governor hosted the celebrated boxer. The Governor also bestowed upon Joshua a Yoruba name “Omobowale,” meaning “the child who has come home,” in…
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National football teams will give Nigerians joy in 2025 – Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Monday assured Nigerians that the football-governing body will adequately prepare the various National Teams to bring joy and glory to the nation in the coming year. While reflecting on the outgoing year 2024 and projecting for the coming year 2025, Gusau, still delighted with the…
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Badoo wins N1m Best Boxer Prize at GOtv Boxing Night 32
Teenage boxing sensation, Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun, emerged as the star of GOtv Boxing Night 32 on Boxing Day, clinching the N1 million cash prize and the prestigious Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for the Best Boxer of the Night. The 17-year-old delivered an outstanding performance, securing a technical knockout victory over Hammed “Ese” Ganiyu in their…
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Our only plan is to beat Ghana, says Super Eagles B coach
Stand-in Head Coach of the Super Eagles B, Daniel Ogunmodede said on Thursday that the big focus of the players and officials ahead of Saturday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying game against Ghana’s Black Galaxies is to attain victory that will spring Nigeria to the finals of the competition early next year. Both illustrious regional…
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Newstap, SWAN strike deal on Five Star sports award
●Recipients to be unveiled this week Organisers of the forthcoming maiden Newstap/SWAN Five Star Sports Award said they will announce names of eminent Nigerians that will receive their first award this week. They stated this after reaching an agreement on the modalities to be used in selecting nominees for the award aimed at recognizing five…
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GOtv Boxing Night 32: Fans to win GOtv Decoders
Flykite Productions, organizers of the highly anticipated GOtv Boxing Night, have announced that fans attending the event will have the chance to win GOtv decoders at the venue. Themed “Boxing Jamz Music,” the event set to take place at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on Thursday, December 26, will feature boxing bouts, alongside live performances by…
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