Sports

Nigeria Rugby Federation cracks down on erring players

By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced that several players and officials will face its disciplinary committee next week following alleged violations during last Saturday’s South-West League match between Racing RFC and Cowrie RFC. The match, which took place at the Main Bowl of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, saw players disrespecting match officials in…

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NSC Chairman gifts Nigeria’s scrabble team N2 million, after African Championship victory

By Tosin Omojola National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko celebrated Nigeria’s scrabble team on Friday, honoring their remarkable triumph at the African Scrabble Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. As a gesture of appreciation for their dedication and hard work, Dikko awarded the team a personal gift of N2 million. Leading the charge, 24-year-old Oluwatimilehin Doko captured the title in…

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Resilient MFM ends Customs’ unbeaten streak to secure final spot

By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Basketball team, defending champions, couldn’t hold on to their lead, falling to archrivals Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) in a 57-53 upset at the SKD Gymnasium in Paynesville, Liberia. Entering the game as reigning champions against Nigeria’s titleholders, the Customs team, coached by Abdulrahman Mohammed, started strong, winning the first quarter 10-9.…

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Nigeria’s U-16 girls’ basketball 3×3 team wins gold in Senegal

By Tosin Omojola Nigeria celebrated another continental triumph as the national U-16 girls’ basketball 3×3 team clinched the gold medal at the DAKAR EN JEUX 2024 Festival in Dakar, Senegal. The Nigerian team, which had previously won silver in Accra, Ghana, at the All Africa Games, defeated the host nation Senegal 11-8 in the final to emerge champions. Speaking after…

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Bayelsa emerges overall winner of 3rd Governor Diri National Wrestling Classics

…Diri reaffirms commitment to sports development Bayelsa State has emerged the overall winner of the 3rd Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics after one week of competition at the indoor hall of the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. The State clinched victories in the Greco-Roman, Women’s Freestyle, and men’s freestyle categories of the championship. The event saw a large turnout,…

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Nigerians remember my single miss more than other achievements — Aiyegbeni

By Tosin Omojola Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni expressed his frustration over how Nigerians often overlook his accomplishments for the national team, focusing instead on a missed goal against South Korea in the 2010 World Cup. The missed chance by the former Middlesbrough star was widely blamed for Nigeria’s early exit from the tournament. However, Aiyegbeni maintains that his…

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Moses Simon confident in Super Eagles’ qualification for 2026 World Cup

By Tosin Omojola Eguavoen Prepares to Name CHAN Eagles Squad for Ghana Clash Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has expressed optimism about the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a challenging start in the qualifiers. Currently, the three-time African champions sit in a tough position, ranking fifth in Group D with only three points from…

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Press conference to launch Ekiti Governor’s Cup holds Monday

By Tosin Omojola Anticipation is high in Ekiti State as the countdown begins to one of the year’s most awaited sporting events: the Ekiti Governor’s Cup 2024. The official press conference to kick off the competition will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 2 PM, at Peace House, Shores Complex, Off NTA/Satellite Road, Ado-Ekiti. This event will be…

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Osun Police Commissioner endorses 2024 Intercollegiate Games

By Tosin Omojola The Commissioner of Police for Osun State, CP Mohammed Umar Abba, has officially endorsed the Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024, an eagerly awaited event aimed at fostering youth development through sports. The endorsement was formalized during a visit from Ace Sports representatives, led by Team Lead Olayiwola Olafiranye, at the Osun State Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo. Expressing…

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Etim Esin reveals why he represented Iwuayanwu Nationale instead of Abiola Babes

By Tosin Omojola Nigerian ex-international Etim John Esin recently reflected on key moments in his football career, including why he chose to sign for Iwuayanwu Nationale of Owerri over Abiola Babes of Abeokuta. At the time, Abiola Babes, Iwuayanwu Nationale, and Leventis United were Nigeria’s top clubs. Known as the “African Maradona,” Etim recalls that his decision to join the…

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