Month: May 2025
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Super Eagles
Why Victor Osimhen Was Not Invited for the Unity Cup
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, has explained why top players like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were not…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Atletico Madrid and Brentford Interested in Nigeria’s Christantus Uche
Spanish side Atletico Madrid and English Premier League club Brentford are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche from…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Odion Ighalo’s Club Relegated from Saudi Pro League
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo will play in Saudi Arabia’s second division next season after his club, Al Wehda, were…
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9ja Flavour
US-Based Boxing Champion Visits Akwa Ibom, Presents Title Belt to Sports Commissioner
Nigerian-born, U.S.-based boxing champion Enobong “The Nigerian Gentleman” Umohette recently visited Akwa Ibom State, where he proudly presented his IBA…
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Other Sports
Nigerian Weightlifting Official Lawrence Iquaibom Elected to IWF Coaching and Research Committee
Veteran Nigerian weightlifting official, Coach Lawrence Iquaibom, has been elected as a member of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) 7-man…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Message From The Heart: Emmanuel Amuneke blamed for Heartland FC relegation
Former Super Eagles winger and coach Emmanuel Amuneke has come under heavy criticism from Heartland FC insider Barrister Ilechukwu Nwaopara…
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9ja Flavour
Why the Lights Went Out During 10,000m Final at National Sports Festival – Shehu Dikko Explains
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has explained why there was a power outage during the men’s 10,000m…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Strange: Ex-footballer Warns Galatasaray Against Paying €80m for Osimhen
Former Fenerbahce midfielder Sergen Yalcin has warned Galatasaray not to spend €80 million on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen…
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Tennis
Iga Swiatek Reacts with Tears to Rafael Nadal’s Emotional Farewell at French Open
Rafael Nadal was honoured with a special farewell ceremony on Court Philippe-Chatrier as the French Open paid tribute to his…
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Tennis
Rafael Nadal Honoured at Roland Garros, Hints at Possible Return to Tennis
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal had an emotional day on Sunday at Roland Garros, where he was honoured for his…
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Basketball
Knicks Fight Back from 20 Points Down to Win Game 3 Against Pacers
The New York Knicks made a stunning comeback to beat the Indiana Pacers 106-100 in Game 3 of the Eastern…
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9ja Flavour
Judo Queen: Enku Ekuta Wins Fourth National Sports Festival Gold
Enku Ekuta has once again proven why she is Nigeria’s top female judoka, winning gold in the women’s -63kg category…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Akwa United Send Emotional Message to Fans After NPFL Relegation
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Akwa United have sent an emotional message to their fans, apologising for their…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Akwa United Relegated from NPFL After Final Day Defeat to Heartland
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Akwa United FC have been relegated from the top flight after a narrow…
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9ja Flavour
Rivers Win Men’s Basketball Gold at National Sports Festival
Rivers State has confirmed its place among Nigeria’s top basketball teams with a hard-earned victory at the 22nd National Sports…
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9ja Flavour
Team Edo Dominate Men’s and Women’s T20 Cricket at 2024 National Sports Festival
Team Edo were the clear winners in both the men’s and women’s T20 cricket at the 2024 National Sports Festival.…
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9ja Flavour
Delta and Oyo dominate in Taekwondo at National Sports Festival
The Taekwondo competition at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State ended on a high note at the Illisan…
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Other Sports
Officiating Controversy Mars Women’s Abula Opener at NSF 2024 as Bayelsa Coach Cries Foul
Accusations of poor officiating overshadowed the women’s Abula opener at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF 2024) in Ogun State,…
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9ja Flavour
National Sports Festival Drama: Disqualified athlete accuses officials of foul play
Nigerian Sprinter, Favour Ashe of Team Delta has accused unknown persons of foul play after he was controversially disqualified from…
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9ja Flavour
Ezeakor, Odumosu Emerge New 100m Champions at National Sports Festival
Edo State’s Chidera Ezeakor and Delta’s Kate Odumosu have been crowned the new men’s and women’s 100m champions at the…
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Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso Named New Real Madrid Manager on Three-Year Deal
Real Madrid have appointed their former midfielder Xabi Alonso as the new manager on a three-year contract, SportsRation reports. Alonso,…
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9ja Flavour
Team Delta Leads National Sports Festival with 103 Medals After Day Seven
Team Delta has taken the lead in the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), also known as the ‘Gateway Games’, after…
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World Cup qualifiers
Good news for Nigeria as South African Official admits points are lost after Mokoena rrror in World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a major boost after a South African official…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osayi-Samuel Vows to Speak Out After Season Ends Amid Robbery and Transfer Talk
Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel has said he will speak publicly at the end of the season, following rumours about a…
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Football
Sunderland Back in Premier League After Late Winner at Wembley
Sunderland have returned to the Premier League after eight years, thanks to a dramatic 2-1 win over Sheffield United in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Who is new Super Eagles star? Felix Agu cleared to play for Nigeria
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu is now eligible to play for the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Frank Onyeka Reflects on Mixed Emotions After Augsburg Loan Ends
Super Eagles and Brentford midfielder Frank Ogochukwu Onyeka has shared that he has mixed feelings following the end of his…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles stars shine with assists in league final games
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to set up the opening goal for AC Milan in their…
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9ja Flavour
Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons to Meet in 2025 President Federation Cup Final
Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons have both booked their places in the women’s final of the 2025 President Federation Cup…
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Other Sports
How 13-Year-Old Swimmer Michelle Ibidapo Won Gold at the National Sports Festival
Thirteen-year-old swimmer Michelle Ibidapo, a student of The Grange School in Ikeja, has made headlines after winning gold in the…
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