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Lagos Blind Sports Fiesta kicks off at Teslim Balogun Stadium
By Tosin Omojola The 2024 Lagos Blind Sports Fiesta began on Monday at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The five-day event has attracted over 92 participants, aiming to inspire visually impaired athletes, prepare them for future competitions, and foster a sense of inclusion. The featured sports for this year’s edition include Blind Powerlifting, Blind…
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Eguavoen admits Super Eagles’ poor performance against Rwanda
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, has acknowledged his team’s lackluster performance following their home defeat to Rwanda. Despite taking an early lead, the Nigerian team allowed the visitors to score two quick goals, resulting in a disappointing loss. Eguavoen, a former Super Eagles captain and the current technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), expressed…
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AMGA 2024: CDS confirms Libya, Burkina Faso, Mali attendance
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed the participation of military contingents from Libya, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali in the 2nd African Military Games, set to commence on Wednesday night in Nigeria. This comes despite recent diplomatic tensions between these countries, Nigeria, and ECOWAS. Speaking at an official press conference held at…
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Super Eagles coach defends performances of Iheanacho, Boniface
By Tosin Omojola Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has addressed the recent performances of strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Boniface during national team duty. Both players have faced criticism following underwhelming displays, with Iheanacho’s call-up in particular sparking debate. His performances in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda failed to meet expectations. “He’s an asset, but he…
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Nwabali makes final shortlist for CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been named among the final five contenders for the 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Chippa United shot-stopper earned a place on the prestigious shortlist unveiled by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday, following a series of remarkable performances over the past year. Nwabali shares this honor…
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Lookman among final five nominees for African Player of the Year award
By Tosin Omojola Ademola Lookman is on track to be crowned the African Footballer of the Year at the upcoming CAF Awards, with the ceremony scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially revealed the Top Five nominees in each of the Men’s Categories for the 2024 edition of…
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AFCON qualifiers: Rwanda stun Super Eagles in Uyo
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat to Rwanda on Monday night in Uyo, during their final 2025 AFCON qualifier. The result marked Rwanda’s first-ever victory over Nigeria at the senior international level. Despite the disappointing home loss, the Super Eagles still topped Group D with 11 points from six matches, securing their spot…
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Sports:President Tinubu to revolutionize NPFL
By Tosin Omojola President Bola Tinubu is poised to transform the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) through a partnership with global sports broadcasting giant IMG. Following the Super Eagles’ loss to Ivory Coast in the AFCON 2023 final, Tinubu initiated consultations with football experts from FIFA, CAF, and other stakeholders. These discussions led to a unanimous recommendation for IMG’s involvement…
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Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024 unveils official beverage partner
By Tosin Omojola Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), one of Africa’s leading beverage manufacturers, has been announced as the official beverage partner for the 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games. This landmark partnership was formalized recently through an agreement with Ace Sports Global Management Limited, organizers of Nigeria’s premier collegiate sports festival. The announcement has been warmly received by both parties. Olayiwola Olafiranye,…
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Falcons to discover group opponents, as CAF holds 2024 WAFCON draws on Friday
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Super Falcons will learn their group-stage opponents for the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) during the official draw scheduled for Friday, November 22. The event, set to begin at 8 p.m. local time (7 p.m. GMT), will be broadcast live on major TV networks across Africa and internationally. Fans can also follow the…
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