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FG applauds Team Nigeria’s strong start at Paris 2024 Paralympics
The Federal Ministry of Sports Development has expressed delight at the impressive performances of Team Nigeria’s para badminton athletes on the opening day of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Ministry in a recent statement, commended the athletes for their outstanding performances and stated that it remained confident that they will continue to represent Nigeria with pride and excellence. Representing…
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France, Nigeria, Germany move up in latest FIBA World Women ranking
While USA proudly retain top spot after taking gold at the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024, several other nations have secured rises off the back of their great work at the showpiece event. In a truly absorbing and memorable competition that was played out in front of record-breaking crowds, USA secured a stunning 10th title and their 8th in…
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BREAKING: NFF appoints Bruno Labbadia as Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, as Super Eagles coach. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early hours of Tuesday, “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.”Born…
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Endrick Felipe bags debut goal as Real Madrid defeat Real Valladolid 3-0
Real Madrid failed to win their opening match of the 2024-25 La Liga season last weekend, but seven days on, they’ve picked up their first three points. They did so in unconvincing fashion, securing a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu. It was a disappointing opening 45 minutes for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. They failed to create many…
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Brighton score 95th-minute winner against Man Utd
Manchester United have recorded their first loss of the new Premier League season after only two matches of the new season The Red Devil were rocked by a 95th-minute winner in their second Premier League match of the season as Brazilian forward Joao Pedro broke Red Devils’ hearts in a 2-1 loss to Brighton. Former Red Devil Danny Welbeck opened…
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FG boosts morale of Nigeria’s Paralympic team with improved bonuses
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an increase in the winning bonuses for the country’s athletes participating in the upcoming 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, set to begin on August 28, 2024. This announcement was made by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, during an interactive session with the Nigerian para-athletes at their training camp…
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Customs, FRSC stage 5km walk to promote ‘Work-Life Balance’
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Saturday, co-led officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) alongside the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), with the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Muhammad, in a 5km walk tagged “Work-Life Balance” aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two agencies. The “Work-Life Balance” event which started at the FRSC Headquarters…
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EPL: Bukayo Saka on target as Arsenal defeat Wolves 2-0
Wolves suffered a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in their opening game of the Premier League season. After a poor first half which saw Gary O’Neil’s side go 1-0 down, the club bounced back in the second period. The visitors pressed hard for an equaliser but were eventually undone by a Bukayo Saka goal to condemn the side to a 2-0…
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Nigeria’s Para athletes depart for Germany ahead Paralympic games
In the wake of the 2024 Olympic Games, Nigeria is shifting its focus to the upcoming Paralympic Games, with high hopes for a successful performance. The country’s contingent of Para athletes departed for Germany earlier this week for a rigorous training tour in preparation for the Paralympic Games, scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 11, 2024, in…
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Eguavoen to return as Super Eagles coach
Austine Eguavoen is set to coach Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and Amavubi of Rwanda. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has delayed the appointment of a new head coach for the Super Eagles after announcing it will employ an expatriate in June. The Super Eagles will begin their quest…
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