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D’Tigress edge Mozambique to extend 10-year unbeaten Afrobasket run
Defending champions D’Tigress of Nigeria fought back from a first-quarter setback to defeat Mozambique in their second game at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Monday, booking their place in the quarter-finals. The African champions lost the first quarter 13-9 and tied the second 15-15 before dominating the third and fourth quarters to secure a hard-fought…
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NSC hails President Tinubu for honouring Super Falcons
By Tosin Omojola – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has been described as a leader who nurtures and rewards excellence — a quality that is ushering in a new era for Nigerian sports. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, made this remark while appreciating the President for honouring the victorious Super Falcons with national honours…
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5 things to know about Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo
Esther Okoronkwo has quickly emerged as one of the brightest stars in Nigerian women’s football. From her grassroots in Abia to her growing reputation on the international stage, the Super Falcons forward continues to make headlines for all the right reasons. Here are five key things to know about the rising football talent: Born in Nigeria, raised in the U.S.Esther…
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President Tinubu recalls nervous moments during Super Falcons’ WAFCON triumph
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu says he initially avoided watching the Super Falcons’ WAFCON final match against Morocco out of concern for his blood pressure, but was eventually drawn into the tension and excitement of the game. Speaking on Monday during a reception held in honour of the team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President recounted…
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BREAKING: Tinubu confers national honour on Super Falcons, announces cash rewards, housing
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on members of the Super Falcons, following their historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The accolade was announced during a reception at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. In addition to the national…
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BREAKING: Super Falcons arrive at State House after historic WAFCON triumph
By Kunle Sanni – The Super Falcons have arrived at the State House in Abuja, hours after returning to the country following their dramatic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team touched down at the Presidential Villa’s forecourt around 4:35 p.m. on Monday, proudly carrying the WAFCON trophy. They were warmly received by First Lady…
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NPFL rolls out fixtures for season opener
By Tosin Omojola – The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season will kick off on August 22, as earlier announced by the league body. This was confirmed on Monday in Abuja during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NPFL, where the opening fixtures for the new season were unveiled. According to the matchday one fixtures released by the…
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2026 WCQ: South Africa picks Bloemfontein stadium for Super Eagles clash
By Tosin Omojola – South Africa has officially announced Bloemfontein as the venue for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The crucial Group C matchday eight encounter is scheduled for September 9 at the iconic Toyota Stadium, a 46,000-capacity arena formerly known as Vodacom Park and Free State Stadium. The match could prove decisive in…
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England beat Spain in penalty shootout to win Women’s Euro 2025
Chloe Kelly scored the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2025, successfully defending the title they won three years ago after an enthralling encounter that ended 1-1 after extra time. Spain dominated possession in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday and made the breakthrough in the 25th minute when Ona Batlle crossed and the…
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President Tinubu to host Super Falcons in Abuja Monday
By Tosin Omojola – Victorious Super Falcons of Nigeria are expected back in the country on Monday to be honoured with a presidential reception. According to official information, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will welcome the team to the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock. The Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final on Saturday…
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