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NSC applauds Nigeria for success at ITTF World Para Future Tournament in Jordan
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future Tournament in Amman, Jordan, where the nation showcased its dominance in para table tennis by finishing among the top three teams globally. Over the three-day championship, Nigeria amassed an impressive haul of five gold, seven silver, and two bronze…
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U-17 World Cup: Flamingos intensify preparations ahead of Algeria showdown
Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, have intensified preparations for this weekend’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round first-leg clash against their Algerian counterparts. The match is scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo. The 2022 World Cup bronze medallists, under the watchful eye of Head Coach Bankole Olowookere and his assistants, have remained in…
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2025 One Service, One Medal Games hold April 24–29 in Abuja
The 2025 edition of the One Service, One Medal Games is set to officially kick off on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Abuja, bringing together athletes from various security and paramilitary agencies across the country in a celebration of unity, discipline, and athletic excellence. The Games, which will run from April 24 to 29, will be hosted at the Moshood…
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ITTF World Cup: Winning start for Quadri Aruna
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna began his 2025 ITTF World Cup campaign with a gritty 3-1 (11-6, 11-9, 6-11, 11-8) win over Benin’s Abdel-Kader Salifou in one of the headline matches on day one of the tournament in Macao. The tie, a rematch of their ITTF African Cup encounter, was filled with momentum shifts as both players showed flashes of why they…
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Zamalek crowned champions as First Lady closes African Women’s Volleyball Championship
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, officially closed the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship on Sunday in Abuja, after Zamalek of Egypt claimed their third consecutive title. The final saw Zamalek defeat Egyptian rivals Al-Ahly 3-1 (29-27, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23) in a thrilling match. Kenya’s KPC secured third place by beating Tunisia’s Carthage in straight sets.…
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Federal Government fully supports ANOCA, says NSC Chairman
By Olaolu Joseph The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its full support for the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), with a strong commitment to sustaining the organization’s operations and headquarters in Abuja. Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, gave this assurance on Monday while declaring open, via virtual address, the ANOCA Executive…
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NFF not owing late Christian Chukwu – Sanusi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims circulating on social media that the football-governing body is indebted to former Nigeria captain and coach, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, who passed away on Saturday. Responding to a social media post alleging that the NFF owed the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team captain the sum of $128,000, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed…
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Flying Eagles coach Zubairu reacts to new U-20 AFCON draw
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, Ladan Bosso Zubairu, has downplayed concerns over the newly released draw for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The revised groupings became necessary following Côte d’Ivoire’s withdrawal as tournament hosts. Nigeria was initially placed in a challenging group alongside Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco. However, the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Oluremi Tinubu crowns Zamalek Champions at 2025 African Volleyball finals
Zamalek Club of Egypt emerged champions at the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship held in Abuja on Sunday, 13th April 2025. The tournament, which drew top volleyball clubs from across the continent, ended on a high note with a colourful closing ceremony attended by top dignitaries. Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi; President, Confederation of African Volleyball;…
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Ghana’s Black Stars play better than Super Eagles, says Fireboy
By Tosin Brown Nigerian rising superstar Fireboy DML has expressed the opinion that Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, are better than Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Fireboy explained that although the Super Eagles have more individual talent, the Black Stars are a stronger team overall, with brilliant individuals. He said, “Right now, Ghana is a better team [than Nigeria’s Super Eagles].…
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