Tag: sports
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Uyo fans give Ahmed Musa celebrity treat after Pillars defeat
They lifted Ahmed Musa shoulder high and others struggled to get selfies with him as he struggled to free himself from the admiring mob of fans at the end of the game between Akwa United and Kano Pillars. Akwa United had just beaten their guests Pillars 2-0 and it was made more interesting by the…
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SuperSport Kidnap Incident: NFF sympathizes with families of slain persons
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with the families of the three persons who were killed by kidnappers in an ambush on the Ihiala-Orlu Road in Anambra State, on Tuesday, 8th October 2024. Information gathered on the incident revealed that the bandits opened fire on the bus in which the SuperSport operatives were travelling, with Staff…
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Nigeria beats Libya to maintain AFCON qualifiers lead
Pius Ayinor Nigeria needed just a simple win to maintain leadership but had to work extra hard to get a late goal against Libya in a 2025 AFCON qualifier on Friday in Uyo. Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored for the Super Eagles in the 86th minute. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Cup Group D qualifiers…
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Ardova Handball Premier League Phase Two holds November in Lagos
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced that the second phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024 will hold from November 26th to December 9th in Lagos. Secretary General of the HFN, Mr. Almu Umar Lambu, who confirmed the date in a letter to the clubs on Saturday, said the arrival date for…
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Players chase dollar prizes as South-West Scrabble holds in Ondo State
Akure, the capital of Ondo State will open its doors to the third installment of the South-West Opens Tournament of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation slated for October 18 and 19. The South-West Tournament which will nestle in the historic city has been a remarkable rendezvous for players in the zone especially budding talents searching for…
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Rivers Hoopers win CDS Basketball Championship
Champions of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League, Rivers Hoopers emerged champions of the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) Independence Day Basketball Championship after their 72-59 win over City Chiefs at the Mo Arena, Abuja on Sunday. It was the second time in five days the Hoopers had beaten the Titled Men at the CDS Championship…
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Kwara United beat Remo Stars for first win, Amunike in first win too
Pius Ayinor It was a goal from Shola Abdulraheem that gave Kwara United a desperately needed win over Remo Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League. It was also a first win former Nigeria Emmanuel Amunike with Heartland. It was a lovely solo run completed in the 56th minute of the match played in Ilorin.…
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Nigeria vs Libya: Osimhen out as Eguavoen picks Ekong, Lookman, 21 others
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Injured Victor Osimhen stays out. Wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are included, as well as goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and…
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Nigeria likely to host Confederation of African Athletics Zone II U-18, U-20 Championships
After staging a successful Confederation of African Athletics Zone II Senior Championship in Accra, the Ghanaian capital in May this year, the regional body has begun planning for the 2025 edition. We understand that, CAA Zone II executive are hoping to stage two Youth Championships simultaneously, the U-18 and U-20 event ahead of the Continental…
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The All-Nigeria Amazon Scrabble Championship was fun, mind-blowing, says African champion Ola
The All Nigeria Amazon Scrabble Championship may have come and gone but the sweet memories and friendships created from the first of its kind tournament will last forever. This is the submission of scrabble lovers and stakeholders across the country as they share their thoughts on the all-female Championship. At the end of it all,…
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