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Olomu of Omu-Aran hails stakeholders as Ifelodun tops Kwara South U-15 Table Tennis
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Olomu of Omu-Aran, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulraheem Oladele Adeoti, has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and leading sports stakeholders for their contributions to youth and sports development. The monarch spoke as Ifelodun Local Government Area emerged as overall champions of the maiden Kwara South U-15 Table Tennis Championship held in Omu-Aran. Speaking during the…
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Team Nigeria’s best Islamic Games outing driven by NSC leadership — Alli
Team Nigeria’s impressive performance at the Riyadh 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games has been attributed to the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) meticulous planning and enhanced welfare measures for athletes, according to Deputy Chef-de-Mission Yussuf Amuda Alli. Alli, who is also CEO of the NSC Elite and Podium Board, said Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko and Director General Bukola Olopade prioritised athlete comfort,…
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Nigeria beats Benin Republic as maiden West Africa Para Games begins
Team Nigeria’s amputee football team set the ball rolling at the inaugural West Africa Para Games taking place in Abeokuta, the sporting capital of Ogun State. The amputee football match between Nigeria and Benin Republic was one of the major highlights of the opening ceremony held at the MKO Abiola Stadium. The Nigerian team dominated from start to finish, defeating…
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CAFCL: Sports commissioner blames referee for Rivers Utd loss to Berkane
Rivers State Sports Commissioner and former NFF Technical Committee Chairman, Chris Green, has raised serious concerns over the officiating in Rivers United’s 2–1 loss to Moroccan giants RS Berkane in Friday’s CAF Champions League Matchday 2 clash in Uyo. Rivers United appeared to be cruising to victory after taking a 1–0 lead and holding firm deep into stoppage time. But…
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NSC moves to criminalise age falsification in Nigerian sports
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the approval of the National Council of Sports for a landmark policy that formally criminalises and institutionalises sanctions against age falsification in Nigerian sports. Endorsed at the 2nd National Council on Sports in Calabar, this decision represents the strongest and most comprehensive reform ever implemented to confront age cheating, a practice that has…
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NSC names Bayelsa, Kaduna as hosts for 2028, 2030 National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Bayelsa and Kaduna as host states for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the National Sports Festival. According to the NSC, Bayelsa will host the 2028 edition — its first time staging the festival — while Kaduna will host the 2030 games, the state’s third time since previously hosting in 1977 and 2009.…
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CAFCL: Finidi George confident of positive result against Berkane
Rivers United head coach Finidi George has issued a strong warning to Moroccan giants RS Berkane ahead of their crucial second CAF Champions League group stage match. The Pride of Rivers will host Berkane on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, aiming to bounce back from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Pyramids FC in Cairo last weekend.…
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UCL: Lookman inspires Atalanta’s win over Frankfurt
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was among the scorers as Italian side Atalanta mauled Eintracht Frankfurt 3–0 in Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League game. The Nigerian international scored the opener and then provided the assist for the second to put his side on the victory path, with all three goals coming within the space of five…
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Liverpool routed 4–1 by PSV in Champions League blow
Anfield endured another night to forget on Wednesday as Liverpool slumped to a bruising 4–1 home defeat to PSV, extending what has become their worst run of form since 1953. The Reds have now lost nine of their last 12 games in all competitions, and this latest collapse at home has intensified the spotlight on Arne Slot’s struggling side. While…
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UCL: Arsenal maintain perfect run with 3–1 win over Bayern Munich
Arsenal extended their flawless Champions League run to five wins from five matches with an emphatic 3–1 victory over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium. William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli found the back of the net to hand the German champions their first defeat of the season. The Gunners started brightly and got their reward in the 22nd…
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