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Chelle targets victory as Nigeria clash with South Africa
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, said his side will aim for nothing but maximum points in today’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Ahead of the Group C showdown, Chelle said he will be putting his best foot forward from the first blast of Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho’s whistle at the…
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Makinde joins family, friends to watch US Open finals in New York
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, was among the global tennis enthusiasts who attended the finals of the 2025 US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York. Makinde, in a statement, said the event was not only an opportunity to witness world-class tennis but also a moment to reconnect with family and friends. “It was lovely to…
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Super Eagles will face South Africa with confidence, says Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the team’s play when they face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night. The defender, who was voted Man of the Competition at last year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Côte d’Ivoire, said the…
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South Africa, not Nigeria, under pressure in World Cup clash – Udeze
Former Nigerian defender Ifeanyi Udeze believes the pressure will be much more on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana when they face the Super Eagles in Tuesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier. Nigeria head into the clash on the back of a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, a result that revived their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World…
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Why I keep representing Nigeria without government support, by Quadri Aruna
Fifteen years ago, I arrived in Portugal to play as a professional table tennis player in the Portuguese Super League. Almost every weekend, I played league matches for my club, and internationally, I featured in at least one tournament a month with the support of Barrister Wahid Enitan Oshodi, the current President of the Africa Table Tennis Federation. His financial…
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Super Eagles land in Bloemfontein ahead of South Africa clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived in Bloemfontein on Sunday evening to a warm and colourful reception ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying showdown against South Africa. Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Tope Ajayi, alongside the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye, led top officials of…
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Super Eagles suffer blow as Osimhen misses South Africa trip
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes have been dealt a major setback after team doctors confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen will not travel with the squad to South Africa for Tuesday’s crucial clash against Bafana Bafana. Osimhen, who was substituted during Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo, was diagnosed with a shin bruise. According to medical updates,…
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Arokodare fires Nigeria past Rwanda to keep World Cup dream alive
Nigeria kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday. New Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare came off the bench to score the decisive goal six minutes into the second half at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The win lifts the Super Eagles to third in Group C, leapfrogging Rwanda…
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BREAKING: Team Lagos clinches historic victory at National Youth Games in Asaba
Team Lagos has made history by winning the 9th National Youth Games held in Asaba, securing the overall title for the first time since the inception of the U-15 Championship in 2013. The landmark achievement saw Lagos end the dominance of Team Delta, who had consistently emerged champions since the Games began. Team Lagos topped the medals table with 51…
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LASG flags off 19th edition of HOS games
The Lagos State Government has officially kicked off the 19th edition of the Head of Service (HOS) Games, aimed at promoting sportsmanship, fitness and camaraderie among public servants. The event was declared open by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, at the Lagos State Rehabilitation Centre, Isheri-Berger. Agoro said the annual games are designed to foster the spirit of…
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