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PHOTO NEWS: Team Lagos dazzles at National Youth Games opening ceremony in Asaba
Team Lagos made a remarkable impression at the opening ceremony of the 8th National Youth Games held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, on Thursday. The under-15 athletes from Lagos State captivated spectators with their elegant display, embodying the state’s reputation for finesse, dynamism, and excellence. The young athletes, adorned in pristine white tracksuits striped with the…
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Tinubu declares 8th National Youth Games open in Asaba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially declared open the 8th edition of the National Youth Games at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Thursday. The President, represented by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, emphasized the significance of the games in fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence. In his remarks, Enoh highlighted the growing success of the games…
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Military, paramilitary officers begin annual sports fiesta in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Military and paramilitary officers in Osun State will gather next week in Osogbo, the state capital, for a sports fiesta aimed at strengthening relationships and promoting fitness among the officers. The second edition of the sports event, tagged Military and Paramilitary Games 2024 (MiPaG 2024 Championship), will kick off on September 16 with indoor games and…
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UPDATED: Eguavoen denies stepping down as Eagles coach
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has denied stepping down as the interim coach of the Super Eagles after the two 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen was appointed by the NFF to take charge of the two games following the inability of the federation to secure the services of German coach, Bruno…
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Eguavoen steps down as Super Eagles’ interim coach after draw in Rwanda
Augustine Eguavoen has quit as the interim coach of the Super Eagles. Eguavoen said, his “mandate was for two games”. The 59-year-old was brought in as the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), after failed attempts to hire a substantive head coach for the national team. Eguavoen was incharge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations’ qualifiers against…
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Paralympics: Folashade Oluwafemiayo breaks World Record in 86kg Powerlifting
Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg. It is an improvement from her existing WR of 165kg, and also added a GOLD medal to the record. It is an incredible performance from Oluwafemiayo who takes Nigeria’s overall tally at the Paralympics to seven…
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Super Eagles dominate Benin Republic 3-0 in AFCON 2025 opening qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a decisive 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday. Benin Republic adopted a defensive approach early in the match, allowing the Super Eagles to take control of the game. Despite their dominance, Nigeria initially struggled to convert opportunities into goals. In…
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First Lady felicitates Onyinyechi Mark on historic Paralympic gold medal win
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Onyinyechi Mark for her historic gold medal victory at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, where she also set multiple world records. In a statement issued on Saturday, the First Lady praised Mark’s remarkable achievement, highlighting it as a source of inspiration for millions. “Your incredible accomplishment is…
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Paralympics: Onyinyechi Mark wins Nigeria’s first gold, sets world record
Nigerian powerlifter Onyinyechi Mark has won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category at the ongoing Paris Paralympics in France, lifting an impressive 150kg. The 23-year-old triumphed on Friday, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin, who claimed silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who took the bronze medal with a lift of 130kg.
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Paralympics: Nworgu wins Silver with dislocated shoulder
Nigerian Paralympics powerlifter, Esther Nworgu said on Wednesday claiming the silver medal in Paris was “like heaven” having dislocated her shoulder just two days ago. Iwogu, who lost the use of her legs as a child, only missed out on gold in the bench press to defending champion in China’s Cui Zhe in the up to 41kg category by one…
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