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Olopade charges stakeholders to shun personal interests, ensure fair NBBF elections
By Tosin Omojola The National Sports Commission (NSC) has charged stakeholders in Nigerian basketball to prioritise the growth and unity of the sport as the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) prepares for its elections later this year. Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, in a statement issued on Wednesday, called on all actors within the basketball ecosystem to place the…
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Iwobi earns football black list honour for impactful charity work
By Tosin Omojola Fulham star Alex Iwobi has been recognised for his charitable efforts both in Nigeria and abroad, after being named among distinguished individuals of African origin contributing to social development. Iwobi was listed alongside Eberechi Eze in the latest edition of the Football Black List, which honours figures making significant off-field contributions to the game. The annual initiative,…
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Iwobi hits camp early, dismisses £200k burglary report as fake
By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi, is among the early arrivals in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of Nigeria’s international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. He has also dismissed reports that his London home was burgled at knifepoint as “fake news.” Reports had claimed that Iwobi’s residence was attacked, with valuables worth £200,000 allegedly stolen. However, a Super Eagles team…
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Super Eagles open Antalya camp ahead of Iran, Jordan friendlies
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles on Tuesday officially opened camp in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of their international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, coaches and team officials have already arrived in Istanbul, Turkey. Several players were expected to arrive at the team’s Antalya base on Tuesday, with training scheduled to commence on…
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Professional boxers reject NBF oversight, demand NBBC authority
By Tosin Omojola A large number of Nigerian professional boxers on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, in support of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBC). The boxers called for the board to retain its authority in sanctioning professional boxing activities in the country, rather than the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF). The protest,…
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FIBA recognises Kida-led NBBF, zets October 2026 election deadline
By Tosin Omojola The leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), headed by its President, Engr. Musa Ahmed Kida, has received a major international endorsement following formal recognition by the global governing body, FIBA. In a letter dated March 16, 2026, FIBA affirmed the Kida-led administration as the legitimate leadership of Nigerian basketball and fixed October 15, 2026, as the…
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AFCON 2025: CAS suspends decision stripping Senegal of title
By Tosin Omojola African football has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) provisionally suspended a controversial ruling that stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. In an interim decision issued this week, CAS accepted Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football Appeals Board and ordered…
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FIFA issues stern warning to Senegal against defying CAF decision
By Tosin Omojola World football governing body FIFA is closely monitoring developments involving Senegal following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football Appeals Committee. FIFA is said to be carefully scrutinizing the situation, warning that any violation of the CAF decision—which officially confirmed Morocco as winners of the Africa Cup of Nations—could attract severe sanctions. Particular attention is…
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Nike unveils new stylish, sustainable Super Eagles kits
By Tosin Omojola Global sportswear giant Nike has unveiled the latest home and away kits for Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, ahead of the upcoming international season. The new jerseys were officially revealed on Monday via the team’s social media platforms, giving fans an early look at designs that combine performance innovation with contemporary style. The home kit…
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NFF General Assembly targets structural overhaul, electoral changes
By Tosin Omojola Bayelsa State took centre stage in Nigeria’s football administration on Monday, March 23, 2026, as it hosted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Extraordinary General Assembly. The high-level gathering, held at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Government House, Yenagoa, brought together key stakeholders from across the country’s football ecosystem to deliberate on critical reforms aimed at strengthening…
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