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2024 Africa Cup: Nigeria falls to Ghana in Rugby’s Jollof Derby
The Stallions of Nigeria will not advance to the final qualification phase of the Rugby Africa Cup – a key pathway to the Rugby World Cup. Followers of Nigeria rugby say, despite a spirited return to competitive rugby after a five-year hiatus, the team’s campaign in Jemmal, Tunisia, ended in disappointment. A squad featuring a…
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Lord Mark FC are champions of 2024 Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Challenge
The 4th edition of the Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Challenge came to a thrilling end with Lord Mark FC claiming the top spot. They defeated Home FC 4-3 in the final match. Mighty Wonderers secured the bronze medal, edging out Kollins Football Academy with a 3-2 victory. Individual awards were also presented, with Ewoma Vincent of…
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2025 CHAN: Nigeria and Ghana battle to scoreless draw in Accra
The Nigeria/Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship is still delicately poised, following the scoreless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana’s Black Galaxies dominated the first period with a string of opportunities, but they found the Super Eagles’ rearguard marshalled by…
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GOtv Boxing Night 32: Omo Iya Eleja eyes N1m cash prize
Super featherweight boxer, Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan, has set his sights on claiming the prestigious Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and the N1 million cash prize that will be won by the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 32. The event is scheduled for December 26 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Omo Iya Eleja…
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Customs CG pledges support for volleyball growth, donates to teams
` The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, has committed to supporting the continued growth of volleyball in Nigeria. Adeniyi made this pledge during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Comptroller General of Customs Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. He highlighted the positive impact of the Premier League on Nigerian…
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Ex-Super Eagles’ Ifeanyi Ekwueme supports Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side with balls
●Mighty Wanderers take on Delta Warriors in opening game Former Super Eagles attacking midfielder and Enyimba Football Club Sporting Director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, has donated five high-quality select balls to the Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge. Ekwueme expressed his commitment to supporting the event and the balls are expected to get to Warri on Friday, ensuring…
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GTI congratulates Lookman, NFF on CAF Awards
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation, GTI Group has congratulated the football ruling body on the achievements of Nigerian footballers at the CAF Awards ceremony in Morocco where Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman emerged as the African Player of the Year. In a press statement made available to the media in Lagos by GTI…
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2024 CAF Awards: Nigerians celebrate King Ademola Lookman
Expectedly, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman scooped the Africa Player of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, less than 33 months after winning his first cap for Nigeria at international level. Nigerians across the world are hailing him for the rare achievement. The 27-year-old won the FIFA U17 World…
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GOtv Boxing Night 32: Gentle Boy sure to beat Armor Tanka
West African Boxing Union (WABU) super featherweight champion, Taiwo “Gentle Boy” Olowu, has expressed confidence ahead of his clash with Jafaru “Armor Tanka” Suleiman at GOtv Boxing Night 32, scheduled for December 26 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The challenge bout is one of six thrilling fights lined up for the event, themed “Boxing Jamz…
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2024 CAF Awards: Lookman just one step away from the big prize
All things being equal, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman should be crowned the African Player of the Year at Monday evening’s 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrés in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. His three goals and two assists were pivotal to Nigeria reaching their eighth Africa Cup of Nations Final in Cote d’Ivoire in…
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