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AFCON 2025: Flying Eagles team is work in progress, says coach Zubairu
By Tosin Omojola With the AFCON U-20 Championship set to take place in South Africa next year, Flying Eagles Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu emphasized that his team is still in development and does not yet have fixed formations. Zubairu shared this during a meeting with the Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Ilorin on…
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Nigeria progress to semi-final of IHF Trophy Africa Men’s Continental Phase
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s under-18 men’s handball team secured their place in the semi-finals of the IHF Trophy Africa Men’s Continental Phase by defeating host Ethiopia 47-31 on Monday in Addis Ababa. After winning their first match against Zambia on Sunday, the team, led by Coach Emeka Nnamani, faced an Ethiopian side energized by home support. However, Nigeria quickly established…
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Lennox Lewis advises Anthony Joshua to pause boxing
By Tosin Omojola Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has advised Anthony Joshua to take a break and return refreshed after his recent defeat by IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September. Joshua’s ambition to reclaim a world title and reestablish himself among the division’s elite faced a setback when Dubois floored him multiple times before delivering…
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CAF ruling: FG assures Nigerians of safety in Libya
By Tosin Omojola The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens in Libya following a recent Confederation of African Football (CAF) ruling against the Libyan Football Association. Reports had surfaced of harassment faced by Nigerians in Libya after CAF indicted the Libyan FA for mistreating the Nigerian team and…
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Eguavoen determined to end Nigeria’s CHAN misfortune
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles’ caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has expressed a strong commitment to guiding Nigeria to qualify for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face their longtime rivals, Ghana, in a high-stakes qualification match for the tournament, which exclusively features players competing in their domestic leagues. Nigeria has struggled against Ghana in…
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Paris Olympics exclusion: Panel recommends compensation for Favour Ofili
By Tosin Omojola An investigative panel, led by Dr. Mumuni Alao and established by former sports minister Senator Joseph Enoh, has recommended a $5,000 compensation for Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili. The recommendation comes after the Nigerian Athletics Federation (AFN) failed to register Ofili for the 100-meter race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite her meeting all qualification standards. The committee…
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MFM Women’s Basketball team arrives Liberia for FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola MFM Women’s Basketball Club has arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, to compete in the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Club Championship Qualifiers, which kicks off on Monday. A total of seven teams are participating in the tournament. Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and host Liberia are each fielding two clubs, with the seventh team representing the Republic of Benin. Nigeria’s second…
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Oyo cyclists shine at 3rd Ibadan Cycling Competition
By Tosin Omojola Oyo cyclists Ajibade Ibrahim and Akinola Destiny emerged as champions in the Under-18 and Under-15 male categories at the 3rd Ibadan Cycling Competition, held over the weekend in Ibadan. In the Under-18 male division, Ajibade Ibrahim clinched first place in the 20km road race with a time of 34:21, followed by Wale Aina at 34:40 and Ikatt…
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Nigeria starts IHF Trophy Africa Men Continental Phase with victory over Zambia
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s under-18 men’s handball team opened their IHF Trophy Africa Men Continental Phase with a decisive 36-21 victory over Zambia on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Coach Emeka Nnamani’s team displayed precision from the start, capitalizing on their wing play to score multiple goals and leading 17-9 by halftime. The second half saw Zambia show some resilience,…
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Every type of sport deserves full attention, says NSC Chairman Dikko
By Tosin Omojola Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, emphasized the need for all sports in Nigeria to receive equal attention to promote holistic development across the country’s sports ecosystem. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, Dikko reiterated that the time has come for sports beyond football to garner the same level of attention…
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