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Boxing: African boxing body, ABU, disbands WABU over numerous offences
By Olaolu Joseph The African Boxing Union (ABU) has announced the disbandment of the West African Boxing Union (WABU). The announcement was made during an executive meeting of the ABU in Lagos this week. The meeting, chaired by ABU President Houcine Houichi, also had in attendance General Secretary Maureen Mulangira and other executive members. In his address, Houichi stated that,…
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Balogun, Onuachu to return as Chelle prepares list for Rwanda, Zimbabwe ties
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has submitted the list of players to be invited by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the upcoming crucial World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria will be hoping to get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track when they take on Rwanda away and host Zimbabwe in March. Currently placed fifth…
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Flying Eagles seek new opponent as AFCON draw scraps Nigeria-Egypt friendlies
By Olaolu Joseph The planned two-legged friendly match between Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, and their Egyptian counterparts will no longer take place. The friendlies were canceled after the recently held AFCON 2025 draw placed both teams in the same group for the tournament proper. The NFF had earlier announced the friendlies with Egypt. The Flying Eagles resumed…
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UPDATED: Kenya’s Edwin Kibet wins 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
By Olaolu Joseph and Adeola Ogunrinde Edwin Kibet Koech, a Kenyan athlete, has won the men’s category of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, held on Saturday. The Lagos State Government announced a planned eight-hour road closure and traffic diversion along identified routes for the race on Friday, effective from 5 am to 1 pm. Koech, who took home…
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10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon to attract over 30,000 runners—Organisers
By Olaolu Joseph Organisers of the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, scheduled for this Saturday, have announced that over 30,000 participants, including elite athletes, sports enthusiasts, and tourists, are expected to take part in the race. General Manager of the marathon, Yusuf Ali, revealed at a press conference held at Access Bank Headquarters in Lagos on Friday that 37,000…
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Ekiti Govt commences renovation of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium
By Olaolu Joseph Residents of Ekiti State were greeted by the sight of heavy machinery at Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, signaling the start of a long-awaited regrassing and refurbishment project. The initiative, led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, surprised the public as graders were seen excavating the worn-out football pitch. This unexpected development has sparked curiosity among sports enthusiasts and residents, who…
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Maduka Okoye’s lawyer dismisses betting allegations as baseless
By Olaolu Joseph Maduka Okoye’s legal representative, Maurizio Conti, has dismissed as baseless the betting allegations leveled against the Nigerian international. Okoye was arrested alongside two others over allegations of giving tips to a friend to place a bet that he would receive a yellow card in the Serie A match between Udinese and Lazio. He was booked for time-wasting…
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Leon Balogun denies Super Eagles exit rumours
By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has swiftly dismissed rumours of his retirement from international football. The veteran centre-back, who has endured an injury-plagued season at Ibrox, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Nigerian national team despite losing his regular spot in the Super Eagles lineup. Balogun, who debuted for Nigeria against Mexico in March 2014, has been…
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Tinubu’s aides, top officials to attend 10th Lagos City Marathon presser
By Olaolu Joseph As the countdown to the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon intensifies, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd has announced a world press conference to be held on Friday at the Access Bank headquarters in Oniru, Lagos. The event, part of a series of activities leading up to race day, is expected to set the tone…
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Nigeria listed as Russia lines up series of friendlies for national team
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, are scheduled to play a friendly match against Russia’s national team in June this year, marking the European giant’s long-awaited return to the international scene after a three-year absence. In 2022, Russia invaded its neighbor, Ukraine, and was subsequently banned from all international sporting competitions, including the FIFA World Cup.…
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