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AFCON: We are not afraid of Nigeria – Tanzanian coach

By Olaolu Joseph Tanzania’s national team coach, Hemed Suleiman, has made it clear that his side is not intimidated by their opponents in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, including Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Speaking after the tournament draw, which took place on Monday in Rabat, Morocco, Suleiman acknowledged that the group is challenging but expressed confidence in his team’s ability…

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Loveworld Incorporated keys into NSC Athletes Grants Initiative

By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has received a significant boost for its Athletes Development Grant Initiative, with Loveworld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, pledging a ₦50 million support grant. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the church’s leadership to the Director General of the NSC, Honourable Bukola Olopade, at his office. The delegation,…

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My focus is Nigeria’s qualification for 2026 World Cup – Super Eagles coach

By Olaolu Joseph Following the release of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw, Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle has reiterated that his primary focus remains on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. With two crucial matches scheduled for March, Chelle stressed the significance of securing positive results to keep Nigeria’s World Cup hopes alive. “As I’ve said…

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NBBF rolls out programme for 2025

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has unveiled a comprehensive programme of activities for 2025, following its board meeting earlier in January. The activities, ratified by the NBBF board under the leadership of President Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, have been dubbed ‘Consolidation Time’ by stakeholders and enthusiasts alike. Starting from February 5–9, 2025, the Nigeria Senior Female Basketball…

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Lawmaker backs Super Eagles to win 2025 AFCON title

By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to clinch the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Honourable Amadu, who represents Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, based his optimism on the quality of Nigerian players and their current performances in European leagues.…

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Nigeria has what it takes to rule Africa again – Mutiu Adepoju declares

By Olaolu Joseph Reactions continue to trail the draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held Monday night in Rabat, Morocco. The draw placed the Super Eagles in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania, prompting notable Nigerians to share their opinions on the team’s chances in the group and the tournament as a whole. Former Super Eagles…

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Volleyball: Nigeria secures hosting rights for African tournament

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria will host the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Competition, scheduled to take place from April 1 to April 14, 2025. This announcement was made on Monday by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, during a courtesy visit to the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja. Leading a delegation of NCS…

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AFCON 2025: NFF boss optimistic about Nigeria’s chances

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ prospects at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament. Reacting to the draw, which placed Nigeria in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania, Gusau remarked, “It is not a bad group, and I am optimistic that we will top the group at AFCON 2025.”…

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Nigeria can be AFCON champions again – Yobo

By Olaolu Joseph Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, believes the three-time African champions can win their fourth AFCON title in Morocco. According to Yobo, having finished second in the last edition, Nigeria should aim to go one step further by claiming the 2025 AFCON trophy. The Super Eagles are drawn in Group C of the next tournament, alongside Tunisia…

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria to battle Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in Group C

Nigeria will face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco. The draw, conducted on Monday night in Rabat, placed the four teams in Group C. Group A comprises the hosts Morocco, Mali, Zambia, and Comoros, while Group B includes Egypt, South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.…

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