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Gov Bago commends Niger’s performance at National Milo Basketball competition
… pledges support for sport activities Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has commended the Niger State male and female contingents to the Northern Nigeria National Milo Basketball competition in Lagos for making the state proud. The Governor expressed satisfaction at the outstanding performance of the Niger State male secondary school team which came 2nd and their female counterparts who clinched the…
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Amusan cleared to compete in Paris Olympics
World record holder in the 100 metres hurdles, Tobi Amusan has been cleared to compete in the Olympics in Paris after the sport’s highest court rejected appeals against the ruling absolving her of doping-related charges on Friday. Amusan was accused in 2023 of skipping three anti-doping tests in a 12-month period, but the World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal absolved her of…
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Ex-Real Madrid Player, Karembeu praises Sporty TV broadcast of Euro 2024 across Africa
SportyTV continues its unstoppable growth in Africa, earning high praise from former World Cup champion and ex-Real Madrid player, Christian Karembeu during a live broadcast of Euro 2024 from Germany. Karembeu highlighted SportyTV’s role as an African operator offering premium service in one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. As the leading free-to-air premium sports TV channel in…
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PHOTO NEWS: FG celebrates Civil Service Week with fitness game
The Federal Government through the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation on Saturday embarked on a fitness game as part of the activities for the Civil Service Week. Writing through his social media, Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh commended the Head of Service for the initiative. He wrote: “I was so pleased to join the…
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Amusan wins 4th Nigerian Women’s Hurdles title
Nigerian international athletics star and current World Record Holder in the 100m Hurdles, Tobi Amusan has won her fourth consecutive Nigerian Women’s 100m Hurdles title. She powered to the finish line in 12.78s ahead of Adaobi Tabugbo who finished 2nd in 13.33s at the National Olympic trial finals in Benin City, Edo State on Monday. Amusan’s eyes are set on…
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UPDATED: NFF not aware of Finidi’s resignation, says Gusau
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, says he is unaware embattled Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has tendered his resignation. This comes amid reports online that the coach resigned after the NFF announced Thursday that it would hire an “expatriate technical adviser” for the Eagles, following their dismal performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series.…
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Finidi George resigns as Super Eagles coach
The Nigerian men football team, Super Eagles’ coach, Finidi George, has stepped down. This was made known by former Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, in a post on X.com on Saturday. He wrote, “News just in. Finidi George #FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his #NGSuperEagles manager position.” This follows the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint a foreign coach…
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NFF to appoint foreign technical adviser for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to appoint an expatriate Technical Adviser to oversee the Super Eagles. This move comes ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers and the remaining 2026 World Cup qualifying matches, and is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks. The decision was contained in a communiqué made available to newsmen on…
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World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria settle for 1-1 draw with South Africa
Super Eagles of Nigeria have played out a 1-1 draw against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. South Africa took the lead in the 29th minute through Themba Zwane who dazzled past the Nigerian defence to send the ball beyond the reach of Stanley Nwabali in goal for the Super Eagles. In…
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Senate passes National Anti-Doping Bill
The Senate has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill seeking to domesticate the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s convention against doping in sports. The Senators passed the bill for the third time, after the adoption of a report presented by the Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters on the National Anti-Doping…
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