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Lagos Sports Commission, UNILAG partner on hosting 2026 National Intermediate Games
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have begun high-level consultations as Lagos intensifies preparations to host the 2026 National Intermediate Games for Under-18 athletes. A delegation from the LSSC, led by its Director-General, Mr Lekan Fatodu, paid a courtesy visit to UNILAG, where they were received by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services), Prof. Foluso…
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Quarter-finals line-up complete as AFCON 2025 Heats Up
By Tosin Omojola – The race for the coveted Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy is intensifying as the competition reaches the quarter-final stage. The round of 16 is now complete, and the line-up for the last eight is set, leaving eight other teams to return home. Host Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and Mali all advanced…
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Family mounts pressure on Anthony Joshua to quit boxing
By Tosin Omojola – Although sports enthusiasts still await an official statement from him announcing his retirement from the ring, family pressure could eventually force Anthony Joshua to take the decision. There have been unconfirmed reports claiming that the UK-based, Nigerian-born pugilist had retired after escaping death in a fatal road mishap which claimed the lives of two of his…
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Chelsea confirm Liam Rosenior as new manager
By Tosin Omojola – A few days after parting ways with Enzo Maresca, London club Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as his replacement. Rosenior has been handed a six-year contract to pilot the Blues. A statement by Chelsea said the focus would “continue to be on player development”, while stressing that the club’s “expectations and ambitions remain…
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Akor Adams dedicates AFCON goal to recuperating mother
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has dedicated his first goal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to his mother, who is recuperating from illness. The striker provided two assists and scored Nigeria’s final goal in the 4-0 victory over Mozambique in Monday’s second-round tie. However, unknown to many, Adams featured in the match despite…
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Algeria beat DR Congo to set up quarter-final duel with Nigeria
Adil Boulbina’s goal deep into extra time was enough to settle a hard-fought encounter against DR Congo, sending Algeria into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Played in down the left by fellow substitute Ramiz Zerrouki, Boulbina outpaced a tired-looking Aaron Wan-Bissaka, cut back inside and unleashed an unstoppable right-footed drive that whipped over goalkeeper Lionel…
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JUST IN: Protest erupts at Akure Stadium over Sports Council GM appointment
By Boye Oyeyemi – Tension gripped the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, on Tuesday as sports stakeholders staged a protest against the appointment of Mrs Evelyn Lebi as Acting General Manager of the Ondo State Sports Council. The demonstrators, including union leaders, coaches and athletes, argued that Lebi’s appointment would not advance sports development in the state. They called for…
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Lagos Sports Commission targets greater wins as Fatodu rallies staff for new year
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has urged staff of the commission to embrace teamwork as they begin the new year. Fatodu gave the charge at the New Year Prayer Session held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. He said the Lagos State Sports Commission remains focused on inspiring transformation and…
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AFCON: Simon, Lookman play down Osimhen face-off
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles players have described the face-off between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the match against Mozambique as a non-issue. Both strikers contributed to the 4-0 mauling of the Mozambicans in Monday’s second-round tie but were involved in a brief scuffle later on, exchanging words before they were calmed by teammates. After the encounter, the…
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Osimhen, Lookman, Akor on target as Super Eagles defeat Mozambique 4-0
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s smooth run in the Africa Cup of Nations, being held in Morocco, continued on Monday night in Fez as the Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals. The Nigerian side entered the encounter as favourites, and they affirmed this with their dominance over the Mozambicans. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the…
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