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Kwara United survive Abakaliki FC scare to clinch 2025 Federation Cup
By Olaolu Joseph – Kwara United FC of Ilorin on Saturday clinched the 2025 President Federation Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, securing their first-ever major silverware. The Harmony Boys, backed by thousands of traveling supporters, including Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, defeated the tournament’s giant killers, Abakaliki FC, 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation…
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Tobi Amusan reclaims spot among world’s top 100 athletes
Nigeria and Africa’s fastest woman in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has made a remarkable comeback to the top 100 in the World Athletics women’s overall rankings. Amusan, who dropped out of the prestigious list last year for the first time since the rankings were introduced in 2019, has surged back to 88th in the world with a ranking score…
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Super Eagles’ B face cup holders Senegal in tough CHAN opener
By Olaolu Joseph – A tough opener awaits Nigeria’s home-based team, the Super Eagles B, as they begin their campaign in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) against defending champions, Senegal. The Group D opening match will be held on Tuesday, August 7, at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The Eagles, who are making a return to the tournament…
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Top dignitaries, entertainers to storm Lagos for Federation Cup final
Nigeria’s National Cup final, scheduled for Saturday in Lagos, will attract top figures from politics, football, and the entertainment industry, with four state governors already confirmed to attend. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos will be joined by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, and the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe…
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Nigeria can win WAFCON in Morocco — ex-Falcons coach Waldrum
Former Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has tipped Nigeria to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title at the 2024 edition in Morocco. The American tactician, who led the Super Falcons to a semi-final finish at the last tournament, also hosted by Morocco, believes the team has what it takes to emerge as champions this time around.…
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Super Falcons arrive Casablanca, eye 10th WAFCON title
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have arrived in Morocco ahead of their opening game at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to hold from July 6 to 23. The team flew in from Lisbon, Portugal, where they held their Portuguese counterparts to a goalless draw in a friendly match on Monday…
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Nigeria to host African U20/U18 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta
Nigeria is set to host the Conference of African Athletes (CAA) U20/U18 African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from July 16 to 20, 2025. This follows the success of the National Sports Festival, OgunGateway 2024, which was rated the best in Nigeria’s history. The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Chairman of the Local Organising…
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Abeokuta set to host 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships
With just three weeks to go, preparations are in full swing for the 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. As anticipation builds, key corporate players such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Bank of Industry (BOI), and LEDCO Limited have partnered with the National Sports Commission…
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NBBF unveils D’Tigress preliminary squad for 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket
By Olaolu Joseph – Ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has unveiled the preliminary squad for the senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, as preparations officially commence to defend their title. As part of the roadmap for the championship, the team will open training camp with a series of structured…
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Favour Ofili’s purported switch to Turkey not official – NSC DG
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed that Favour Ofili remains a Nigerian athlete, dismissing reports about her alleged switch of allegiance to Turkey. Speaking at a World Press Conference for the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U-18 and U-20 Championships in Abuja, Olopade, who is also the Chairman of the Local Organising…
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