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After win over Libya, D’Tigers battle Uganda

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers, will aim for a second victory as they square up against Uganda on Saturday. The Nigerian team got off to a flying start, beating host Libya in the opening game of the Afrobasket 2025 qualifiers in Tripoli. After their victory over the Libyans, the team looks poised to secure another win when…

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NSF: Team Osun heads to Ibadan for Southwest Zonal elimination

By Olaolu Joseph The Osun State contingent will depart Osogbo on Monday for Ibadan, Oyo State, to participate in the Southwest Zonal Elimination Playoffs for team sports ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) – Gateway Games 2024. Team Osun will compete in football, basketball, volleyball, handball, hockey, and beach volleyball, battling against counterparts from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo,…

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LSSC assures Lagos athletes of improved welfare, high quality training 

The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu has assured athletes of improved welfare and high-quality training as they prepare for the 2025 National Sports Festival South-West Zonal Eliminations Ball Games in Ibadan, Oyo State. He gave the assurance during a visit to Team Lagos’ camp at Bishop Akinade Hostel, Igbo-Igunnu, Bariga, where the athletes are gearing…

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Napoli hopes to resolve Osimhen’s transfer issues in summer window

By Olaolu Joseph Italian giants Napoli hope to resolve the transfer issues involving Nigerian international Victor Osimhen once and for all in the summer, intending to use the proceeds from his sale to fund multiple signings. Although there was speculation about a possible transfer in January, developments have been minimal, according to Fabrizio Romano (via SOSFanta). The Super Eagles striker…

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Nigeria Rugby Football Federation unveils 2025 calendar of events

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced its 2025 calendar of events, featuring a packed lineup of local and international tournaments, training programs, and developmental initiatives. These activities are designed to promote rugby across the nation and elevate its profile at all levels. The Rugby Rising Play Nigeria initiative will kick off the year on February…

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Ex-England youth international Akpom set to make Eagles debut

By Olaolu Joseph The final 23-man list of players for Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe is expected to be announced next week. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional list for both games but has also identified a core group of 23 players who are…

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President Federation Cup: NFF insists on weekend finals for states, FCT

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reaffirmed that all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) must hold the final matches of their 2025 President Federation Cup competitions on Saturday, February 22, or Sunday, February 23, 2025. In a statement to Football Association secretaries across the states and the FCT, NFF Director of Competitions, Ruth David,…

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Stakeholders urged to project Nigerian sports in positive light

By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has called on stakeholders in the sports sector to consistently promote Nigerian sports in a positive manner to attract funding and drive sustainable growth in the industry. Speaking at the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS), co-organized by the NSC and Sports Nigeria in Lagos, Olopade…

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Chelle to attend Remo Stars vs. Kwara United NPFL clash

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, will be present for the Matchday 25 NPFL fixture between Remo Stars and Kwara United at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne this Thursday evening. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. Chelle, who was in Lagos on Wednesday, attended the NPFL Matchday 25 game between Ikorodu…

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Olopade urges D’Tigers to excel ahead of Afrobasket qualifiers in Libya

By Olaolu Joseph The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has urged Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Basketball Team, D’Tigers, to deliver a strong and committed performance at the final window of the Afrobasket Qualifiers in Libya. With support from the NSC, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) successfully facilitated the team’s arrival in Tripoli for the crucial qualifiers.…

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