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Zubairu: Egypt win lifts Flying Eagles’ spirit
The Head Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has reacted to the 2-1 victory over their Egyptian counterparts in a friendly match played on Tuesday evening at the Cairo International Stadium. The Flying Eagles defeated the Young Pharaohs in the game, which was part of their preparations for the upcoming U-20 AFCON tournament in Egypt. A 10th-minute strike from…
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Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray qualify for Turkish Cup final
Victor Osimhen’s goalscoring brilliance continued in the Turkish Cup as Galatasaray booked their ticket to the final of this year’s competition. The Nigerian forward scored in the 23rd minute of his team’s 5-1 demolition of Konyaspor, taking his season’s tally in all competitions to 30. Lucas Torreira, Roland Sallai (2), and Yusuf Demir scored the other goals for Okan Buruk’s…
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Flying Eagles defeat Egypt 2–1 in U-20 friendly
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, defeated Egypt’s Young Pharaohs 2–1 on Tuesday in a pre-AFCON friendly at Cairo International Stadium. Kparobo Arierhi opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a pass from Bidemi Amole. Egypt equalized in the 65th minute through Ahmed Kaabaka, but Precious Benjamin restored Nigeria’s lead with a late penalty after Divine Oliseh was fouled.…
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Three Nigerians elected into African Weightlifting Federation board
By Olaolu Joseph President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Dr. Abdul A. Ibrahim, and two other Nigerians were on Tuesday elected into the board of the Weightlifting Federation of Africa (WFA). The election took place in Moka, Mauritius, during the ongoing African Weightlifting Championship. Dr. Ibrahim was elected Chairman of the WFA Marketing Commission, marking a significant recognition for…
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World Athletics Relays: Nigeria to participate in four events
Nigeria will compete in four out of the six events scheduled for the World Athletics Relays, which will be held in Guangzhou, China, from May 10 to 11, 2025. The Nigerian contingent will feature in the men’s 4x100m relay, women’s 4x100m relay, mixed 4x100m relay, and mixed 4x400m relay. However, the country will miss out on the men’s and women’s…
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Tobi Amusan set for first outing after 2024 Olympics
By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s queen of the track, Tobi Amusan, is set to return to action for the first time after the 2024 Olympics in Paris. She will join six other athletes on the track in three days at the Xiamen Egret Stadium in Xiamen, China. Amusan is the current Diamond League champion in the 100 metres hurdles, having won…
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Nigerian U-18, U-20 teams shine at IHF Trophy in Abidjan
By Olaolu Joseph It was a triumphant Monday for Nigeria’s U-18 and U-20 women’s handball teams as both sides secured emphatic victories at the ongoing IHF Women’s Trophy Zonal Phase in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The U-18 team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Burkina Faso 36–33, while the U-20 team delivered a commanding 52–8 win over Togo. In a gripping…
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Burnley, Leeds United secure Premier League promotion
By Olaolu Joseph Burnley and Leeds United have confirmed their return to the English Premier League following the outcome of Monday’s matches in the Championship. Burnley clinched promotion with a win that also secured Leeds United’s return to the top flight, while Sheffield United were consigned to the Championship play-offs. The Clarets extended their unbeaten run to 31 games, with…
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Oluwo unveils TELU Football Team for NLO 2025
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has officially unveiled the TELU Football Team, which is set to participate in the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO). Oba Akanbi, who has served as the Grand Patron of the club for several years, commended the team’s promoter, Engr. Taoheed Alamu, for his dedication…
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Flying Eagles arrive in Cairo for U-20 AFCON
Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have arrived in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, as the seven-time African champions prepare for the 17th Africa U-20 Cup of Nations finals, set to kick off in the North African country on Sunday. The contingent, comprising 24 players and nine officials, is led by Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu. They touched down at Cairo…
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