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Basketball: D’Tigers drop to 11th in FIBA Africa ranking
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, have dropped significantly from their 8th position to 11th in the latest FIBA Africa Power Rankings. Once perched comfortably at 8th, Nigeria has plummeted to 11th, suffering a three-spot drop after a forgettable qualifying window in Tunisia. The D’Tigers stumbled through the round, lacking rhythm, cohesion, and the trademark bite that once made them…
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Chelsea’s title hopes falter in shock 3–1 defeat at Leeds
Chelsea’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback on Wednesday night as struggling Leeds United secured a stunning 3–1 victory at Elland Road. The Blues delivered a lethargic first-half performance, allowing Leeds to take control with goals from Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka. Pedro Neto pulled one back early in the second half, but Chelsea’s hopes of a comeback…
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Arsenal restore five-point lead with 2–0 win over Brentford
Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal beat Brentford to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Manager Mikel Arteta made three changes to the side that drew with Chelsea on Sunday, with Ben White, Noni Madueke and captain Martin Ødegaard coming in. It was White and Madueke who combined in the build-up on…
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Chukwueze, Iwobi shine as Man City survive Fulham scare
By Tosin Omojola – Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze nearly inspired Fulham to a glorious comeback against Manchester City on Tuesday night. Both players were on target, with Iwobi scoring once and Chukwueze grabbing a brace, but their efforts were not enough to prevent a 5–4 defeat at Craven Cottage. Manchester City prevailed in the nine-goal thriller thanks…
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Nigeria makes early exit from WAFU-B U15 in Ouagadougou
Nigeria’s journey at the WAFU-B Qualifier Tournament for the African Schools U15 Football Championship came to a premature end despite a spirited performance on day two in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The young Nigerian side recorded an important victory in their final group match, but it was not enough to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The three teams in the…
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Chelle lists Ekong, Osimhen, 52 others in provisional squad for AFCON
Head coach Eric Chelle has named captain William Ekong, prolific forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a provisional list of 55 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola…
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Edo set to host 2026 Niger Delta sports festival as Okpebholo declares readiness
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the State’s readiness to host the next edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival scheduled for February 2026. The governor made the commitment on Tuesday when the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Benin City. Welcoming the NDDC delegation, Okpebholo pledged that…
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AFCON: NFF sets semi-final target for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee has set what it describes as a “realistic” target for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following a meeting with head coach Eric Chelle on Monday in Abuja. Nigeria, three-time African champions, have been placed in Group C alongside Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda, and will…
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Super Eagles coach to unveil AFCON provisional list Wednesday
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to release a 28-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, with the tournament now less than 20 days away. Chelle, who reportedly submitted the list to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in November, has shifted full focus to Nigeria’s AFCON campaign after the team failed to…
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Merino’s equaliser secures Arsenal one point against 10-man Chelsea
Makeshift striker Mikel Merino scored a crucial equaliser against 10-man Chelsea as Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The game’s big moment came in the 38th minute, when Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo was sent off following a video assistant referee review for a late tackle that connected with Merino’s shin – his side’s…
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