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Lagos partners YABATECH ahead of 2026 National Intermediate Games
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) as part of preparations to host the 2026 National Intermediate Games for under-18 athletes. The alliance was formalised during a consultative meeting held at the council chambers of YABATECH, where senior officials of the commission met with the institution’s management to harmonise…
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UCL: Osimhen, other Nigerian stars qualify for Round of 16
Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray have secured a place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, despite suffering a 2–0 defeat to Manchester City on the final day of the group stage. The Nigerian forward helped his side accumulate enough points to qualify, with Galatasaray finishing 20th, earning 10 points from eight matches and ending with a goal difference of…
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Nigeria begins contract extension talks with Eric Chelle
By Tosin Omojola – Negotiations for a possible contract extension between Nigeria and Super Eagles coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, have commenced. According to Footy Africa, the former Malian national team handler, who recently led the Super Eagles to a bronze medal finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, held a closed-door meeting with senior officials of the National…
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Salah scores as Liverpool beat Qarabag to qualify for UCL last 16
Mohamed Salah was on target for the first time since November as Liverpool thrashed Qarabag to secure automatic qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League. Salah scored Liverpool’s third goal as Arne Slot’s side once again found respite in Europe amid domestic struggles in the Premier League. The Egyptian last scored in Liverpool’s win over Aston Villa on…
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UCL: Man City beat Galatasaray to secure last-16 spot
Manchester City made light work of Galatasaray to secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side faced the unwanted prospect of a two-legged play-off round in February after their shock defeat at Bodo/Glimt last week, but they comfortably saw off Galatasaray. The Blues should have taken the lead inside the opening three minutes, but…
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Arsenal maintain unbeaten run in UEFA Champions League
By Tosin Omojola – English Premier League table toppers, Arsenal, on Wednesday night continued their impressive run in the UEFA Champions League with a 3–2 win over Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan. It was a perfect response from the Gunners following last Sunday’s disappointing 3–2 home loss to Manchester United. Wednesday’s win at the Emirates ensured Mikel Arteta’s side maintained their…
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President Tinubu condoles Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi on father’s death
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi reportedly died in a road accident on Tuesday in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, President Tinubu said he was deeply saddened by the loss, describing the late Sunday…
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Egypt dumps Nigeria out of African Handball Championship
The hopes of Nigeria’s Golden Arrows of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 African Handball Championship were dashed on Wednesday after a heavy defeat to Egypt. Nigeria began the tournament in impressive fashion, winning all their group matches and emerging as one of the favourites to challenge for the title. Their dominant group-stage performances raised expectations of a deep run…
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NFF mourns tragic demise of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Mr Sunday Ndidi, father of Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said: “This is very sad. The player just gave his very best to the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations finals…
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Tragedy as Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father dies in road mishap
By Tosin Omojola – Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning when Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi, died in a road accident. The late Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was involved in a traffic accident in Umunede, Delta State. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Agbor, also in Delta State, where he was confirmed dead.…
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