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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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NSC salutes Flying Eagles for securing World Cup ticket
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has hailed Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, for reaching the semi-finals of the AFCON U-20 tournament in Egypt and securing a place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. An elated Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the team’s performance had improved with each match and commended their superiority over Senegal…
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Flying Eagles coach hails team over Senegal victory
By Olaolu Joseph Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has praised the mental strength and tactical discipline of his team after Nigeria sealed a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 and booked a long-awaited return to the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Nigeria edged defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties in a…
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AFCON U-20: Morocco, South Africa seal semi-final spots
By Olaolu Joseph Morocco and South Africa have joined Nigeria and host nation Egypt in the semi-finals of the ongoing CAF TotalEnergies Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The four teams have also secured qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, scheduled to take place later this year in Chile. Morocco booked their spot in dramatic fashion, courtesy of a 1-0…
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AFCON U-20: Egypt edge Ghana on penalties to reach semi-finals
Egypt secured a place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 with a tense 5-4 penalty shootout win over Ghana, following a 2-2 draw after regulation and extra time at the New Suez Stadium. In a clash between African youth football heavyweights, the match delivered drama late into the night, with Egypt prevailing…
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Sanwo-Olu receives Torch of Unity, reaffirms Lagos support for Sports Festival
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to national unity, youth development, and integration through sports as the Torch of Unity for the 22nd National Sports Festival arrived in the state. The symbolic handover took place on Monday at the State House in Ikeja, where the Governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government,…
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Flying Eagles stun Senegal, grab World Cup spot
By Olaolu Joseph Goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt was the hero on Monday as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeated defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties to advance to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, currently ongoing in Egypt. The victory also secured Nigeria a ticket to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which will be hosted by Chile…
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Gov. Abiodun lauds Elegbeleye-led NPFL board for harmonized calendar
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed excitement over recent developments in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), particularly its establishment of a consistent season calendar. Abiodun made the remarks while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President, Ibrahim Gusau, and Chairman of the NPFL, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye. The delegation was in Abeokuta…
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Ogun partners with NFF to host key football matches, events
Ogun State, known as the Gateway State, has signed on as a strategic partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to host events, programmes, and activities aimed at strengthening the football economy. This aligns with Nigeria’s broader push to develop a vibrant sports sector in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Hope agenda. The partnership was formalised in Abeokuta…
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Flying Eagles face Senegal test for AFCON semi-final, World Cup spot
By Olaolu Joseph A gruelling and thrilling battle is in the offing as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles square off against the Young Lions of Senegal in the first quarter-final match of the African U-20 Nations Cup taking place in Egypt. The Egyptian city of Ismailia will serve as the battleground as two powerhouses of African youth football clash in the opening…
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