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Ferguson hospitalised as Man United edge Liverpool 3–2
By Tosin Omojola Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital as a precaution after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday. The 84-year-old former United manager, who led the club for 27 years, was attended to at the stadium before being transported by ambulance. Sources indicated the move was precautionary rather…
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Tinubu hails Team Nigeria’s record 15th African wrestling title
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria following their dominant performance at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, where the country clinched a record 15th continental title in the women’s category. Nigeria delivered an impressive showing, winning 8 gold and 2 silver medals in the women’s division. Across all categories, the team secured a total of 9 gold,…
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Nigeria clinches additional relay slots for 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing
Team Nigeria, largely made up of home-based athletes, has secured additional tickets to the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, following a strong performance at the World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The new qualifications came in the women’s 4×100m and mixed 4×400m relays on the final day of competition at the National Stadium in Gaborone on Sunday. Earlier in…
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Gallagher, Richarlison fire tottenham to vital survival boost
By Tosin Omojola Tottenham Hotspur climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with an impressive victory over Aston Villa, as new head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s revival effort gathered momentum. West Ham United’s defeat at Brentford on Saturday opened the door for Spurs to move above their rivals—and they seized the opportunity in style with one of their most…
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NNL super four kicks off in Ikenne as title race begins
By Tosin Omojola The 2025–2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Four tournament will kick off on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. All four participating teams—Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos, Doma United, and Ranchers Bees—have already secured promotion to next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). However, the Super Four will determine the overall…
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AFCON 2027 set for June kickoff as East Africa hosts tournament
By Tosin Omojola The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will kick off on Saturday, June 19, 2027, with the final scheduled for Saturday, July 17, 2027. The dates were confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and recently ratified by the FIFA Council during its meeting in Vancouver, Canada. The tournament, tagged “AFCON PAMOJA 2027,” will be co-hosted…
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Nigeria’s mixed relay shines, secures world championships spot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay team has qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in China after an impressive outing at the ongoing World Relays in Gaborone. The quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson clocked 40.24 seconds to finish fourth in Heat 1 on Saturday, delivering a performance that stood out among a…
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Saka stars as Arsenal go six points clear
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Bukayo Saka starred and Viktor Gyokeres took his season tally to 21 goals in a comfortable win over Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side seized the opportunity to pile pressure on title rivals Manchester City, who have two games in hand and…
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Falconets cruise past Malawi 2–0 in World Cup qualifier
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, delivered a dominant performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The result significantly boosts Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for yet another edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, a…
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Olopade urges winning spirit ahead of Botswana showdown
By Tosin Omojola The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the importance of the World Relays Championship in Botswana, urging Team Nigeria athletes to compete with pride and a winning spirit. Olopade made this known in Gaborone while addressing Team Nigeria athletes and officials after their final warm-up session ahead of the track events.…
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