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WAFCON: Nigeria held to goalless draw by Algeria in final group game
Algeria’s Lady Fennecs held Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a goalless draw in their final Group B match of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday, securing a historic spot in the quarter-finals for the first time. Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Justine Madugu, made eight changes to the squad that defeated Botswana 1-0 on Thursday. Shukurat Oladipo, Miracle…
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Chelsea stun PSG 3-0 to win FIFA Club World Cup
By Olaolu Joseph – English side Chelsea FC delivered a stunning first-half performance to defeat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 and claim the FIFA Club World Cup title. The final, held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, witnessed a strong showing from the Blues, with U.S. President Donald Trump among the spectators. Cole Palmer was the star of the night,…
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Flying Eagles soar into WAFU B U-20 semi-finals with 4-1 Benin thrashing
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria produced a commanding second-half display to defeat the Young Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 in their second Group B fixture at the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Boys Cup in Ghana. Following a keenly contested first half that ended 1-1, the Coach Aliyu Zubairu-led squad returned with renewed vigour, netting three unanswered goals to claim a…
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CAA commends Nigeria for hosting African Junior Championships in Abeokuta
The President of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian government for stepping in to host the 3rd edition of the African U-18/U-20 Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Malboum gave the commendation during the CAA Council meeting held on Sunday in Abeokuta, ahead of the championship scheduled for July 16–20, 2025. He…
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Paralympic Committee opens training camp, lauds NSC ahead of global events
With the backing of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN) has officially opened a training camp in Lagos for para athletes preparing for a series of upcoming international championships. President of the PCN, Sunday Odebode, said the camp is part of preparations for major events including the World Para Championship in Santiago, Chile; the Para…
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Super Falcons face Algeria in final group game at WAFCON
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Algeria’s Lady Fennecs in their final Group B match at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. A 3-0 win over Tunisia and a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Botswana have already earned the Nigerians a spot in the quarter-finals, but the Rasheedat Ajibade-captained side is looking to…
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NSC applauds U-19 D’Tigress after stunning World Cup opener against China
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated the Junior D’Tigress of Nigeria for their remarkable start to the FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in the Czech Republic. The Nigerian U-19 Women’s Basketball Team secured a thrilling 93–88 victory over China in their opening group match. Despite trailing 44–38 at halftime, the Nigerian girls mounted a spirited comeback in the…
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Basketball: Nigeria’s D’Tigress stun China in FIBA U-19 World Cup opener
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress delivered a stunning performance on Saturday to defeat China 93-88 in their opening game at the FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Switzerland. The Nigerian team erupted in celebration at the final buzzer, having secured a dramatic and historic victory over one of the tournament’s favorites in Brno. Nora Ezike was the standout performer, leading the…
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Congo kicks off team arrivals for African U-18/U-20 Championships in Nigeria
The Democratic Republic of Congo has become the first country to arrive in Nigeria for the 3rd edition of the African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to hold from July 16 to 20, 2025, at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Congolese delegation touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Saturday,…
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Organisers release schedule for 3rd edition of CAA African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship
Organisers of the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship have released the official schedule for the event, set to take place from July 16 to 20 at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The five-day competition will bring together top youth athletes from across Africa, competing in a wide range of…
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