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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles’ group foes to be unveiled Thursday
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will know their group-stage opponents on Thursday when FIFA conducts the official draw for the U-20 World Cup, to be held in Chile. The Nigerian side secured qualification for the tournament after reaching the semi-finals of the recently concluded Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, where they claimed the bronze medal. The Flying Eagles will hoist…
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Diamond League: Tobi Amusan wins gold in Rabat
Nigerian sprint star Tobi Amusan made a triumphant return to form as she clinched the gold medal at the Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco. The world record holder stunned the crowd as she stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking a season-best time of 12.45 seconds. Dutch hurdler Nadine Visser finished second with a time of 12.67…
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Gateway Games: Flamingos qualify for final as Golden Eaglets lose to Team Ogun
The Golden Eaglets will contest for the bronze medal in the male football event of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, after losing 1–2 to Team Ogun in the second semi-final held in Ikenne-Remo on Sunday. In the first semi-final, Team Kwara defeated Team Kaduna by a lone goal to qualify for the final of the male football event, scheduled…
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Russia vs Nigeria friendly to fetch NFF ₦800 million
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to earn $500,000 (approximately ₦800 million) after agreeing to a high-profile international friendly between the Super Eagles and Russia, scheduled for June 6, 2025, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Despite Russia’s ongoing suspension from FIFA competitions due to the country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Nigeria has confirmed its participation in the match,…
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NSC boss highlights economic gains of Gateway Games 2024
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has highlighted the numerous economic benefits derived from the ongoing National Sports Festival tagged Gateway 2024. Dikko made this disclosure on Sunday during a press conference at the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) office in Abeokuta. He stated that hoteliers, transporters, food vendors, and other service providers were making significant…
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Tinubu appoints former Edo Deputy Governor as NIS Director-General
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), has appointed the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, as the new Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS). Shaibu, who assumes the role with immediate effect, succeeds Professor Olawale Moronkola. He is expected to implement reforms aimed at repositioning the…
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Ogun vows to maintain sports facilities, retain athletes
Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Honourable Wasiu Isiaka, has assured that the state will put mechanisms in place to maintain the facilities provided for the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival. He gave the assurance at a press conference held at the Media Centre of the MKO Abiola Sports Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Honourable Isiaka, who also serves as Chairman of…
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Sunderland return to Premier League after win over Sheffield United
Sunderland have been promoted back to the Premier League following a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell opened the scoring for the Blades in the 25th minute with a composed chip after a swift counter-attack. Sunderland equalised when Eliezer Mayenda fired into the roof of the net in the 76th minute to set up a tense finish.…
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Unity Cup: Home-based players to depart for London on Sunday
Ahead of the upcoming four-nation international invitational tournament, the Unity Cup, invited players from NPFL clubs are scheduled to leave Nigeria for London on Sunday. Kano Pillars captain, Ahmed Musa, will lead other home-based stars called up by coach Eric Chelle for the trip. Others include Ifeanyi Oyebuchi, Papa Daniel, Nduka Junior, Sadiq Ismaila, and Waliu Ojetoye. Also listed are…
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Hon. Etti rates Gateway Games facilities, organisation high
The President of the Para Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Honourable Rafiu Olawale Etti, has commended the organisation of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, describing the facilities provided by the Ogun State Government as world-class. Speaking to journalists at the MKO Abiola International Stadium on Friday, Honourable Etti, who is also part of the Lagos State contingent, acknowledged…
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