Tag: sports
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Mutombo was a giant, says Raptors’ Masai Ujiri
Masai Ujiri delivered a heartfelt speech for Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, sharing what he meant to basketball, Africa, and those who loved him. For as loved as Dikembe Mutombo was in the NBA, and for as many souls as he’s touched around the game of basketball, there aren’t many…
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NFF launches monthly Football Awards
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the launch of a NFF Monthly Awards, a celebration of the outstanding performances of Nigerian football players across various Football Leagues including Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. NFF says that with the football calendar in full swing, the NFF Monthly Awards “aim to honor the brilliance, dedication and passion…
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National Scrabble players beg for cash, tickets after FG abandons them
The Federal Ministry of Sports has washed its hands off Team Nigeria Scrabble that is heading to Kigali, Rwanda for the defense of the African Senior Championship it won two years ago in Lusaka, Zambia. It was learnt by ExtrasportsNigeria the Federal Ministry of Sports Development has told the Nigeria Scrabble Federation, that due to…
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Lekki Scrabble Classics: Ghana’s Tachie-Mensah tops Division A, Adeagbo leads Division B
Charles Tachie-Mensah of Ghana ruled Day One of the Lekki Scrabble Classics by the power of cumulative points after he recorded 9 wins with three other close rivals after 11 rounds of games in Division A. The quality of attendance at this year’s Classics signaled what was to be expected as the players settled in quickly…
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Akwa United coach utterly shocked by Sunshine’s defeat
Akwa United Head Coach, Mohammed Baba Ganaru was shocked after his team lost their league match to guests Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The NPFL game played on Saturday ended 2-1 to the utter surprise of Akwa United coach who assumed his team was well angled for a victory until the…
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Remo Stars beat Rangers to regain top spot, Finidi wins again with Rivers
Pius Ayinor Remo Stars are back to the top spot of the NPFL table after they defeated defending champions Enugu Rangers 2-1 in Ikene on Sunday. Remo Stars opened the scoring via Alex Oyowah off a Jide Fatokun pass and maintained the lead through the first half. Rangers drew level within five minutes of the…
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I didn’t speak with Tosin Adarabioyo – Eguavoen
Super Eagles stand-in coach Augustine Eguavoen has cleared the air around Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo and his possible listing in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, against Libya. Since the Chelsea defender indicated his intention to play for Nigeria, there have been unofficial discussions on Adarabioyo getting his first Nigeria call-up…
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Nigeria Scrabble Federation to camp players from the National Youth Games
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Scrabble Federation says it has finalized an arrangement to camp the best wordsmiths from the just concluded 8th National Youth Games in Asaba. It was leant that 48 talented players have been penciled down for the camping programme that starts on the 2nd of October. The head coach of Nigeria Scrabble…
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Eguavoen to continue as Super Eagles coach as Madugu takes over Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that Austin Eguavoen will continue in his role as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This means that the former Eagles captain will lead the team in its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya next month. The Executive Committee of NFF on Thursday approved the…
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Financial expert, GTI lists the negatives of ambush marketing in sports
In the ever-dynamic or enterprising world of sports (football inclusive), brands often scramble to gain visibility through sports assets. However, some brands in sheer desperation for cheap visibility have found solace in embracing the controversial practice of ambush marketing in the sports ecosystem. This tactic involves companies leveraging on the visibility of a sporting event…
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