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Osimhen bags brace as Galatasaray clinch Turkish Cup
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored twice to fire Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor at the Gaziantep Stadium, sealing their 19th Turkish Cup title and first since 2019. Osimhen was instrumental throughout the tournament, scoring both goals in the quarter-final win against Fenerbahçe and contributing a goal and an assist in the semi-final rout of Konyaspor. In…
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NSF 2024: AFN holds anti-doping seminar for junior athletes
Ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has organized a one-day anti-doping seminar to educate junior athletes on the risks and consequences of drug use in sports. The seminar, held Wednesday in Abuja, focused on global anti-doping rules and the long-term impact of performance-enhancing drugs. It is part of efforts…
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Nigeria to host Africa Road Running Conference as NSC sets up committee
Nigeria is set to host the World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) constituting an Organizing Committee led by Chief Solomon Ogba, First Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC). The committee comprises seasoned sports administrators and professionals from both the sports industry and corporate sector. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, emphasized that the…
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Awoniyi in intensive care after abdominal surgery
These are trying times for Nottingham Forest’s Nigerian star, Taiwo Awoniyi, who is reportedly in an induced coma and receiving medical care in hospital after undergoing urgent surgery. Awoniyi sustained the injury in the closing stages of Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester at the weekend. Forest confirmed on Tuesday that the striker was “recovering well so far following urgent surgery…
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CHAN: Super Eagles B to face Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles will square up against Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, and Sudan in the preliminary stage of the 2024 CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Eagles were drawn in Group C alongside the trio in the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda between August 2 and 20, 2025. Co-host Kenya will…
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Ballard’s late header sends Sunderland to play-off final
With penalties looming, Dan Ballard scored a dramatic winner to guide Sunderland past Frank Lampard’s Coventry City in the Championship play-offs. Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the play-off final after Ballard’s 123rd-minute header sealed their place at Wembley. Having won 2-1 away in the first leg last Friday, Sunderland surrendered their advantage in Tuesday’s second leg at the Stadium…
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NSC sets up committee for African U18/U20 Championships
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially constituted the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The LOC comprises fifteen distinguished professionals with proven expertise in sports administration and corporate affairs. Their appointment underscores the Commission’s commitment to delivering a world-class championship…
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Ogun ready to host National Sports Festival, says Sports Commission
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially declared Ogun State ready to host the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, following an extensive inspection of competition venues, logistical hubs, and athlete accommodations across the state. A delegation from the Commission, led by its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, visited key facilities including the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Alake Sports Centre,…
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Makinde urges athletes on sportsmanship as Torch of Unity arrives in Oyo
Ahead of the National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2025, to be held in Ogun State, the Torch of Unity arrived in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday. The torch was officially handed over to the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, who received it on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde. It was presented by Mrs. Ekeana Ibora, who led a delegation…
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Quadri Aruna leads Nigeria’s medal bid at ITTF World Championships
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria will aim to secure its first-ever medal at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships as its top players prepare for the 2025 edition of the tournament, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from May 17 to 25. As expected, Africa’s highest-ranked player, Quadri Aruna, will lead the charge. Ranked 20th in the world and seeded…
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