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Cricket: Nigeria beat Botswana to lift World Cup Qualifier trophy
By Tosin Omojola Captain Sylvester Okpe and his teammates erupted in wild celebration as the Nigeria Yellow Greens secured an emphatic victory over Botswana at the Abuja Stadium, the venue for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers Sub-Regional ‘C’ Playoffs. Nigeria’s cricket team made history on Thursday by winning all their matches in the sub-regional qualifying campaign. Botswana, who…
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Nigeria drops in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have experienced a significant drop in the latest FIFA rankings, sliding eight places to 44th globally. This decline is attributed to the team’s lackluster performance in the final round of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. A 1-1 draw against Benin in Abidjan and a disappointing 1-2 loss to Rwanda in Uyo prevented Nigeria…
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CHAN: Togolese, Moroccan officials appointed for Nigeria-Ghana qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named match officials from Togo and Morocco for the two-legged 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying matches between the senior B teams of Ghana and Nigeria. The first leg is scheduled for Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana, while the return leg will take place…
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NSC Director General urges reforms in Sports Federation management
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has outlined his transformative vision for the Commission during an inaugural meeting with its Directors and Heads of Departments. The interactive session provided an opportunity for senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG. Olopade emphasized the need for a strategic, standardized, and scientific approach to the…
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Efe Ajagba edges closer to heavyweight title shot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba is one fight away from earning a shot at the International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title. The IBF recently ordered Congolese fighter Martin Bakole to face Ajagba in an eliminator bout to determine the mandatory challenger for its heavyweight crown. Initially, Bakole was set to fight Germany-based Agit Kabayel, but Kabayel withdrew,…
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Kwara: Sports council boss Mogaji commends state cycling team
By Tosin Omojola The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji, has praised the state’s cycling team for their impressive performance at the recently concluded Lagos Cycling Crits competition. While receiving the team in his office, Mogaji commended the medalists, Sulaiman Hikmat Opeyemi and AbdulRazaq Oladayo Falilat, who won gold and silver medals, respectively, in the…
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AMGA 2024: Nigeria wins Burkina Faso in volleyball
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria dominated Burkina Faso with a 3-0 victory (25-10, 25-16, 25-19) in the men’s volleyball event at the African Military Games 2024, held in Abuja on Tuesday. This emphatic win marked Nigeria’s second triumph in the tournament. The match was one-sided, with Nigeria asserting their superiority early on. SLT Seiyefa Dikiyai’s powerful spikes proved too much for…
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AMGA recognition excites FIBA President Samuel Ahmedu
By Tosin Omojola The President of FIBA Africa Zone 3 and a member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Retired Colonel Samuel Ahmedu, has expressed his delight over the honor and recognition accorded to him by the Africa Military Games (AMGA) and the Local Organizing Committee in Abuja. Ahmedu was invited as a Special Guest at the Games and had…
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FCT Minister Wike to reward athletes for 2022 National Sports Festival
By Tosin Omojola The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has approved the reward for athletes who excelled during the 2022 National Sports Festival, recognizing their outstanding representation of the FCT. According to a statement by the Director of Sports, FCT Sports Department, Luka Istifanus, the minister’s decision reflects his commitment to appreciating excellence in sports. Istifanus noted:…
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2nd Africa Military Games: Team Nigeria shines in shooting events
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria has continued its impressive showing at the 2nd Africa Military Games, hosted in Abuja, with stellar performances in the shooting events held at Shittu Alao Barracks, Keffi. On Day 4 of the competition, the Nigerian shooting team dominated the men’s 200m rifle-prone position, clinching both individual and team gold medals. Sergeant Moses of the Nigerian…
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