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Marta Kostyuk defeats Andreeva to win Madrid Open and maiden WTA 1000 title
Admin Marta Kostyuk claimed the women’s Madrid Open title after overpowering Mirra Andreeva in an impressive straight-sets victory. The 23-year-old Ukrainian secured a career-best victory, her first WTA 1000 title, after sealing a 6-3, 7-5 win over Andreeva and marked the win with a backflip. The two players, whose countries have been at war since…
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Poland 2026: Falconets beat Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne
By Editor Nigeria’s U20 ladies, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The win brightened Nigeria’s chances of earning yet another spot at the…
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Nigeria wins 4 gold medals on Day 1 of African Senior Wrestling Championships
Admin It was an atmosphere of joy and excitement for Nigeria after sweeping four out of five possible gold medals in the female wrestling event on Friday. Reigning African champion Esther Kolawole in the 62kg defeated Katelyn of South Africa 10-0 by superiority to record her 5th African title. Earlier, Ogunsanya Christianah won Nigeria’s first…
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Ugo Udezue sees huge long-term investment in D’Tigress WNBA Tour
By Pius Ayinor The Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, has described D’Tigress WNBA Tour as a huge long-term investment for the team and the federation. The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, will round off their playing tour of the USA with a game against WNBA…
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NewHope Naija Scouting Football Tournament lights up Lagos
By Editor Lagos buzzed with the inaugural NewHope Naija Scouting Football Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, with a vibrant Chinese cultural funfair. Over 150 emerging talents from 12 top football academies in Lagos and Ijebu-Ode showcased their skills in front of more than 10 European and Chinese scouts. Chen Yaosheng, President of the…
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Ex-Internationals Cup Committee hails Kunle Soname at 60
●Says he is a priceless asset to Nigerian football By Editor The Organising Committee of the Ex-Internationals Cup has joined the Nigerian football community in honoring Honourable Kunle Soname on his birthday. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate the occasion, the Committee referred to Soname as a “priceless asset to Nigerian football,” highlighting how…
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Joshua returns to boxing on July 25 after car crash
By Editor Anthony Joshua will return to boxing in a comeback bout on July 25 in Saudi Arabia. The former unified world champion will fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh this summer. It will be Joshua’s first contest since returning to training after a car accident in Nigeria in December, which saw two of his close…
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Kiki Iriafen: The missed big international basketball opportunity
●A deep and quiet warning for Diaspora talent Pius Ayinor In international basketball, the biggest decisions are often made long before the spotlight arrives. For many dual-nationality athletes, the choice of which country to represent can quietly determine whether they become a global star – or remain on the margins of opportunity. A recent case…
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NEWHOPE Naija/Henry 707 Sport Scouting Championship to debut in Lagos
By Editor The maiden edition of the NEWHOPE/Henry 707 Sports Limited is set to light up Lagos, as every modality has been put in place for a three-day world-class scouting championship, taking place in Lagos next week. The world-class football scouting programme, put together by NEWHOPE Naija FC in conjunction with Henry 707 Sport Limited,…
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Death again! Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo dies in Kaduna
Admin Early reports indicated that Eneramo appeared to have suffered cardiac arrest five minutes into the second half of the said friendly match. He was born on 26th November 1985 in Kaduna. “This is devastating. I am short of words at this moment. I can only pray that God will grant him eternal rest and…
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