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International friendly: Ivorian Elephants defeat Flying Eagles 2-0 to avenge first-leg loss

By Olaolu Joseph The Young Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire avenged their earlier defeat to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles by securing a 2-0 victory in the second leg of their friendly encounter in Abidjan on Friday evening. Aliyu Zubairu’s side had claimed a deserved 2-0 win over their hosts in the first match on Wednesday, but the Young Elephants responded strongly, asserting…

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Basketball: D’Tigers retain 42nd spot in latest FIBA rankings

By Olaolu Joseph Despite an impressive performance at the recently concluded AfroBasket qualifiers in Tripoli, Libya, Nigeria’s position in the men’s world basketball rankings remains unchanged. The Nigerian men’s basketball team recorded three victories at the qualifiers, but D’Tigers maintained their position as the 42nd-ranked team globally in the latest rankings released by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). According to…

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NPFL partners with Hungarian universities to secure players’ future through education

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerian players by promoting a balance between sports and education. Chairman of the NPFL, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has been working tirelessly to create opportunities for players to combine football with academic pursuits, ensuring a brighter future beyond their playing careers. Speaking in…

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NSC hails Aruna Quadri, Fatima Bello on ITTF World Cup qualification

By Olaolu Joseph The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), under Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended Aruna Quadri and Fatima Bello for securing their places at the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup. Both athletes earned their World Cup berths by advancing to the semifinals of the ongoing ITTF Africa Cup…

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NFF intensifies search for truth regarding Abubakar Lawal’s death

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has continued its efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of former Nigeria U-20 player, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, reiterated on Friday that the country’s football-governing body remains fully committed to the matter and will not relent until the truth about the player’s death…

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NSC, NTA enter partnership to enhance sports broadcasting

By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) recently hosted the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Comrade Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, who paid a courtesy visit to the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director-General, Honourable Bukola Olapade, to explore a collaborative partnership for the future development of sports broadcasting in Nigeria. At the meeting, held at the…

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Football stakeholders task Super Eagles coach to secure World Cup ticket

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria must not miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle has been tasked with ensuring the country’s qualification. This mandate was given to the former Malian national team coach by football stakeholders during a private dinner hosted in his honor by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service,…

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Flying Eagles squad will be built on merit – Coach Zubairu

By Olaolu Joseph Coach Zubairu Yusuf has outlined his plans for the Nigeria U-20 national team, declaring that only the best players will be selected. His statement came after the team defeated their counterparts from Côte d’Ivoire in a friendly on Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with the team’s media officer in Abidjan after their impressive 2-0 victory over the…

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NFF to badge 30 FIFA referees on Thursday

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will, on Thursday morning, decorate a total of 30 referees with the badge of world football governing body FIFA, thus conferring on them the authority to officiate as international arbiters in 2025. NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, will perform the decoration alongside the Chairman of the NFF Referees Committee, Mrs. Faith…

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International friendly: Nigeria beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 in Abidjan

The Flying Eagles secured a commanding 2-0 victory over hosts Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the first of two international friendly matches at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Thursday. Captain Daniel Bameyi put Nigeria ahead in the 63rd minute, confidently converting a penalty after Divine Oliseh was fouled in the box. The seven-time African champions dominated from…

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