Tag: sports
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Iwobi excited ahead of his 100th game for Nigeria
Iwobi picks his goal against Zambia in Uyo in October 2017, which qualified Nigeria for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, as his most memorable moment with Nigeria Admin Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the show of love and support…
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Itemuagbor hails Okpebholo for Okpekpe Road Race 2026 global success
Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has been praised for providing the enabling environment that ensured the successful organisation of the 11th edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, held on Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area. Mike Itemuagbor, Chief Executive Officer of Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of…
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French Open: Teenager Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam title
Admin Mirra Andreeva lived up to the hype and came of age by sealing her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open at the age of 19. Eighth seed Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3 6-2 victory at Roland-Garros. The Russian became the youngest player to win…
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Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals
●President Trump to attend Game 3, tickets approaching $9,000 apiece Admin Go crazy, New York. Or, perhaps more accurately, crazier. The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations. Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw with 9.5…
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Friendly: Super Falcons edge Senegal 2-1 in Ikenne-Remo
●Asisat Oshoala pleads, “Bring back our children” Admin The Super Falcons on Friday opened their 14th WAFCON preparations with a controlled 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in Ikenne-Remo. The African champions asserted their authority early and managed the contest with composure for long spells. One of the highlights was the six-time African Footballer of…
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Prostar, Evomec Global partner Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge
Pius Ayinor The Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge is expanding as more members of the society identify with the community empowerment programme for the youth. Prostar, the indigenous manufacturer of sports equipment, has announced its decision to team up with the football event that began six years ago in Surulere, Lagos, and expanded to Warri,…
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Kida commends South-East basketball initiative, demands more private sector partnership
Editor President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Musa Kida has commended the initiative of the South-East representative of the federation, Ugo Udezue, for organizing a regional basketball tournament and facilitating the construction of a basketball court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Kida described the development as a practical example of how private individuals and…
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Brunson scores 30 as Knicks nick NBA Finals Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win
●OG Anunoby had 17 points for New York Admin The New York Knicks’ winning streak lives on, and they struck first in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in…
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Moffi, Onuachu score as Poland and Nigeria play 2-2, Algeria beat Holland 1-0
Editor The Super Eagles were forced to a 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday in a friendly match played in Warsaw, Poland. In The Netherlands, World-Cup bound Algeria defeated the hosts 1-0 to boost their confidence going to the global competition. The Super Eagles made a good start to the encounter, pressing high through the…
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Ntiense Williams calls for exclusive team events National Sports Festival
Mr Rugby believes that a standalone festival will strengthen Nigeria’s pipeline for global success after Enugu 2026 Editor The 23rd National Sports Festival, the Coal City Games, is set for Enugu from November 27 to December 11, 2026, and Obong Ntiense Williams, popularly known as Mr Rugby, has urged the National Sports Commission to create…
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