Tag: sports
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GOtv Boxing: ‘This is not talk, it’s timing,’ System targets late finish against Saddam
Imole “System” Oloyede has brushed off Saddam “Baby Boxer” Oladipupo’s boast that their fight will end inside two rounds, ahead of their national lightweight bout at GOtv Boxing Night 34. While Saddam has predicted an early stoppage, Oloyede says the confidence is misplaced. The boxer nicknamed “System” believes the bout will be decided over time,…
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Premier League Weekend: SuperSport to air high-stakes fixtures
A high-stakes Premier League weekend features major battles in England’s top division, with Arsenal playing bottom-placed Wolves, Man City meeting in-form Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa pushing toward the summit. All fixtures will be broadcast live on SuperSport platforms on DStv and GOtv. Chelsea open Saturday’s action at 4:00 p.m. when they host Everton. The…
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Nigeria submits bid to host 2031 African Games
Nigeria has formally submitted its bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, nearly 25 years after the successful hosting of the 2003 edition (COJA). The bid presentation was made during high-level engagements with AUSC, where Nigeria reaffirmed its readiness and capacity to stage another world-class continental festival. Popular…
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GOtv Boxing: I am Coming to Silence Lagos, Ghana’s Dodoo warns ID Buster
By Damilola Adebayo Ghanaian light-heavyweight contender, Nii Offei Dodoo, has hit back at Rasheed “ID Buster” Idowu ahead of their explosive showdown at GOtv Boxing Night 34, declaring that the Nigerian champion “will be shocked” when they meet on Boxing Day. With the Nigeria–Ghana rivalry adding extra heat to the contest, Dodoo said he is…
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Rugby takes center stage at Eyoto Championship today
By Ntiense Essien (Mr. Rugby) Tuesday was the finals of the 6th edition of the Athletics event of the Eyoto Sports Academy Championship at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. The event was graced by the Edo State Sports Executive Chairman Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele; its Executive Director Sports Development Sabina Chikwere, the Permanent Secretary of…
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Big-Bang! Scrabble in the Jungle returns with Legacy Keepers
The most intriguing, exhausting, but exciting closed mind games tournament, Scrabble in the Jungle, is set to create a massive engagement as the fourth installment, tagged ‘The Legacy Keepers’ has been scheduled for December 19-21. The specially crafted tournament which pitches a selected special group of contestants into a secluded environment like a bootcamp is…
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Scrabblemania 3.0: Jimoh’s dominance, plus Monrovia’s rise to Africa 2026
Scrabblemania 3.0 in Sinkor, Monrovia didn’t just crown a new champion but it also delivered a statement. A statement about rising talent, growing ambition, and a city preparing to become the centre of African Scrabble. At the heart of it all was Nigeria’s Abdulmumin Jimoh, whose near-flawless performance set the tone for a championship defined…
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NPFL: Remo Stars shine against Enyimba, Rangers beat Bayelsa
Nigerian league champions Remo Stars made a strong footing in their title defence with a 2-1 defeat of former champions Enyimba. Team captain Victor Mbaoma was the difference against a resilient Enyimba side when the experienced striker glanced home a low cross from Chigozie Chilekwu in the third minute to give the hosts an early…
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NFF celebrates ‘dedicated and humble leader’ William Ekong on his retirement
The Nigeria Football Federation says it wishes to eulogize William Troost-Ekong following his announcement of immediate retirement from international football on Thursday, 4 December 2025 after a dispassionate evaluation of his 10-year stewardship with the National Team, the Super Eagles. The NFF evaluation report reads, “Captain Troost-Ekong was a dedicated, selfless and humble leader of…
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Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong explains why he is retiring before AFCON
Former Watford defender and Nigeria captain, William Troost-Ekong, has officially retired from the Super Eagles. This brings a close to a decade-long journey that saw him evolve from a debutant under the late Stephen Keshi into Super Eagles captain. The defender confirmed his decision on Wednesday via an official statement on his X (Twitter) account.…
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