Month: May 2025
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9ja Flavour
Over 150 Players to Compete in Tennis at National Sports Festival
A total of 159 players from different States across Nigeria will take part in the tennis event of the ongoing…
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9ja Flavour
Team Akwa Ibom Set for Busy Wednesday Schedule at National Sports Festival
After an outstanding performance on Tuesday that saw Akwa Ibom climb to ten medals on the overall tally, Team Akwa…
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9ja Flavour
NSF: Enabulele Urges Edo Athletes to Keep Winning Spirit Alive
The Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has called on Edo State athletes to stay…
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9ja Flavour
Ogun Deputy Governor Shakes at the Punches at National Sports Festival Boxing Fight
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, was seen visibly shaken while watching a tense boxing match at…
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9ja Flavour
Mother and Daughter Win Medals in Weightlifting at National Sports Festival
It was a proud moment for the Olarinoye family as both mother and daughter won medals for Lagos State in…
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9ja Flavour
Team Akwa Ibom Shines At National Sports Festival with Eight Medals on May 20
It was a joyful Tuesday, 20th May 2025, for Team Akwa Ibom, with eight medals won in one day at…
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Basketball
NBA Conference Finals Set to Begin: Thunder vs Timberwolves in the West, Knicks vs Pacers in the East
The NBA Playoffs are down to the final four teams, and the Conference Finals are about to begin. In the…
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Football
How to win the Ballon d’or – UEFA Reveals
As fans look forward to football’s top individual award, UEFA has shared new voting rules for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Dessers Reacts to Top Scorer Award: “A Wee Reward for Never Giving Up
Cyriel Dessers has described winning the Scottish Premiership Golden Boot as a “little consolation” for a season that ultimately fell…
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World Cup qualifiers
South Africa’s World Cup Dream in Danger Over Player Mistake
South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are now uncertain after a possible mistake involving midfielder…
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Flying Eagles
Nigeria’s Daniel Bameyi Named in CAF U-20 AFCON Best XI
Captain of Nigeria’s U-20 team, Daniel Bameyi, has been named in the Best XI of the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa…
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Football
Jurgen Klopp linked with AS Roma managerial role
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may be returning to football management, according to reports from Italy. Klopp, who left Liverpool…
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Man City
Pep Guardiola warns Manchester City stars about Champions League Qualification
Guardiola admitted that City could miss out on a Champions League spot, but he is still confident they will finish…
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9ja Flavour
Six Athletes Disqualified Over Doping Offences At National Sports Festival
Nigerian boxers Cynthia Ogunsemilore and Dolapo Omole, along with four other athletes, have been banned from taking part in the…
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9ja Flavour
Theresa Daniel Wins First Gold for Team Akwa Ibom at 22nd National Sports Festival
Team Akwa Ibom is on the medals table at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State, thanks to weightlifter…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom FA Congratulates NFF President Ibrahim Gusau on WAFU B Elevation
The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), President of the…
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African Football
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Takes Over as WAFU B President
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has officially assumed office as the new President…
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Nigeria Sports News
Invited Junior Athletes Shine Bright at National Sports Festival in Ogun
Two rising stars from the Invited Junior Athletes (IJA) programme stole the spotlight at the 22nd National Sports Festival in…
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Tennis
Andy Murray Begins New Chapter in Venture Capital After Tennis Retirement
Former British tennis champion Andy Murray has taken his career in a new direction, stepping into the world of venture…
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Basketball
New NBA Champion to Be Crowned for Seventh Straight Year
The 2025 NBA Playoffs will see a new champion for the seventh year in a row, marking a big change…
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9ja Flavour
Sanwo-Olu happy to receive English Premier League trophy in Lagos State
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed the Premier League trophy to the State House in Marina on Sunday and repeated…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
How Taiwo Awoniyi’s Thoughts Helped Us Beat West Ham – Nottingham Forest Coach Reveals
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has said that thinking about Taiwo Awoniyi helped the team win their match against…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen’s Daughter Makes His Title-Winning Goal Extra Special
It was a special night for Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen on Sunday May 18, but even more special for his…
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African Football
How South Africa Defeated Morocco to Be Crowned U-20 AFCON Champions
South Africa won their first-ever CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title after beating Morocco 1-0 in a tense final…
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Nigeria Sports News
Why I Took Big Decision to Boost Sports Development in Nigeria – President Reveals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained the bold decision behind reviving the long-dormant National Sports Commission (NSC), saying it was…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Atletico Madrid bid farewell to Rasheedat Ajibade
Spanish football club Atlético Madrid Femenino have said goodbye to Nigerian forward Rasheedat Ajibade after four and a half years…
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9ja Flavour
National Sports Festival: Tinubu declares event open as ASA and Davido thrill crowd
The 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games 2024, was officially declared open on Sunday, 18…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen Scores as Galatasaray Win League Title
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in their 3-0 win over Kayserispor on Sunday. With this win, Galatasaray…
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AFCON
Flying eagles defeats Egypt to win bronze
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating host…
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Flying Eagles
Injured Ebenezer Harcourt to Miss Flying Eagles’ Third-Place Match Against Egypt
Flying Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt will not play in Sunday’s third-place match at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of…
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