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Man Utd joins race for Ademola Lookman with €100m bid

By Tosin Omojola Manchester United has reportedly submitted a €100 million bid for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The Atalanta star is also attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has made a similar offer, setting up a competitive race for the 27-year-old’s signature. Lookman has been a standout performer in Serie A this season, showcasing…

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NWF hails appointment of Olopade as NSC DG

By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has commended the appointment of Honourable Bukola Olopade as the Director-General of the Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC), describing it as a positive step toward revitalizing Nigerian sports under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a congratulatory message on Tuesday, NWF President Dr. Ibrahim Abdul described Olopade’s appointment as well-deserved, affirming…

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CAF blacklists Nigerian referees as 24 officials join payroll, attend course

By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has excluded Nigerian referees from its newly released list of professional referees. This decision comes despite earlier announcements by CAF President Patrice Motsepe that selected referees would be placed on the organization’s payroll and undergo specialized training courses. The finalized list, published on Tuesday, includes 24 referees—19 men and 5 women—who…

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Rivers Hoopers secure sixth NBBF Men’s Premier League title

By Tosin Omojola Defending champions Rivers Hoopers retained their dominance in Nigerian basketball by clinching the 2024 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Men’s Premier League title. The team sealed its sixth championship victory with a commanding 71-54 win over Hoops N’ Read in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday. The South-South basketball kings, led by Coach Ogoh Daudu, established control early…

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Lagos Blind Sports Fiesta kicks off at Teslim Balogun Stadium

By Tosin Omojola The 2024 Lagos Blind Sports Fiesta began on Monday at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. The five-day event has attracted over 92 participants, aiming to inspire visually impaired athletes, prepare them for future competitions, and foster a sense of inclusion. The featured sports for this year’s edition include Blind Powerlifting, Blind…

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Eguavoen admits Super Eagles’ poor performance against Rwanda

By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, has acknowledged his team’s lackluster performance following their home defeat to Rwanda. Despite taking an early lead, the Nigerian team allowed the visitors to score two quick goals, resulting in a disappointing loss. Eguavoen, a former Super Eagles captain and the current technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), expressed…

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AMGA 2024: CDS confirms Libya, Burkina Faso, Mali attendance

By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed the participation of military contingents from Libya, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali in the 2nd African Military Games, set to commence on Wednesday night in Nigeria. This comes despite recent diplomatic tensions between these countries, Nigeria, and ECOWAS. Speaking at an official press conference held at…

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Super Eagles coach defends performances of Iheanacho, Boniface

By Tosin Omojola Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has addressed the recent performances of strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Boniface during national team duty. Both players have faced criticism following underwhelming displays, with Iheanacho’s call-up in particular sparking debate. His performances in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda failed to meet expectations. “He’s an asset, but he…

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Nwabali makes final shortlist for CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award

By Tosin Omojola Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been named among the final five contenders for the 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Chippa United shot-stopper earned a place on the prestigious shortlist unveiled by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday, following a series of remarkable performances over the past year. Nwabali shares this honor…

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Lookman among final five nominees for African Player of the Year award

By Tosin Omojola Ademola Lookman is on track to be crowned the African Footballer of the Year at the upcoming CAF Awards, with the ceremony scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially revealed the Top Five nominees in each of the Men’s Categories for the 2024 edition of…

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