Month: February 2026
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9ja Flavour
Naija Ratels Celebrate First Win of NWFL Premiership Season
Abuja came alive on Matchday Nine as Naija Ratels finally claimed their first victory of the 2026 NWFL Premiership season,…
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Off the Pitch
Courtois Slams Mourinho Over Vinicius Racism Comments
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has criticised his former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho over comments made following an alleged racist…
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Off the Pitch
Lionel Messi Regrets Not Learning English as a Child
Lionel Messi has admitted that, despite his legendary football career, he wishes he had learned English when he was younger.…
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9ja Flavour
Etoro Bassey, Wisdom Effiong and Favour James of Team Akwa Ibom Dominate Tennis at 2nd Niger Delta Games
Team Akwa Ibom delivered an outstanding performance in tennis at the 2nd Niger Delta Games, winning four medals in the…
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Off the Pitch
Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial Over Rape Allegation
Paris Saint-Germain defender and Morocco international Achraf Hakimi is set to face trial after being accused of rape, an allegation…
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Olympics Games
Norway Lead Winter Olympics 2026
The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially concluded, with Norway finishing top of the medal table. Norway secured 18 gold medals…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Names Buruk and Spalletti as Key Influences, Backs Chelle for Super Eagles
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has identified Okan Buruk and Luciano Spalletti as the most influential managers of his career, while…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Begin Preparations for 2026 WAFCON
Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have opened camp ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations…
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Football
Bodø/Glimt’s historic Champions League run stuns Europe
FK Bodø/Glimt have written one of the most remarkable chapters in Norwegian football history. The Eliteserien side has officially become…
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Basketball
Vincent shines as Hawks defeat Wizards 119-98
The Atlanta Hawks cruised to a 119-98 win over the Washington Wizards, with D’Tigers guard Gabe Vincent playing a key…
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Basketball
African Presence at NBA All-Star
Two players with direct ties to Africa represented the continent in the 75th NBA All-Star Game last Sunday – Pascal…
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Tennis
Tsitsipas set to drop outside Top 40 after Dubai Exit
Stefanos Tsitsipas is set to fall outside the top 40 of the ATP rankings for the first time in eight…
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NEWS
Raducanu announced as UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador
Emma Raducanu has officially been unveiled as UNIQLO’s newest Global Brand Ambassador. “Introducing Emma Raducanu, our newest Global Brand Ambassador…
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Women's Football
Desiree Ellis warns Morocco set new standard
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis says Morocco’s investment in women’s football has raised the bar for the rest of…
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Women's Football
Super Falcons arrive in Yaoundé for friendlies
Nigeria’s women’s national football team has arrived in Yaoundé ahead of their double-header friendly matches against Cameroon as preparations intensify…
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African Football
Morocco in Talks With Xavi Hernández to Replace Walid Regragui
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, led by Fouzi Lekjaa, has opened talks with former FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández to…
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Women's Football
Ralf Kellermann to leave Wolfsburg Women
Ralf Kellermann will leave his role as director of women’s football at VfL Wolfsburg Frauen at the end of the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Salary Rumours Dismissed as Galatasaray Focus on Fitness and Europe
Galatasaray have played down reports linking Victor Osimhen’s recent absence to financial problems, insisting the striker was rested due to…
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Tennis
Gauff cries out after Dubai Semi Final Defeat
After her semi-final defeat in Dubai, Coco Gauff did not hide her frustration. The world No 4 fell 6-4, 6-7(13),…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz pulls further ahead in ATP Finals Race
The 2026 season is still young, but Carlos Alcaraz has already created distance at the top of the ATP Race…
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Tennis
Fonseca and Melo claim Rio Open Doubles Crown
João Fonseca and Marcelo Melo are the doubles champions at the Rio Open; they delivered a special moment for Brazilian…
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Tennis
Wawrinka praises Sinner and Alcaraz’s “Crazy High” Level
After his win in Dubai, with Roger Federer watching from the stands, Stan Wawrinka spoke about the level of the…
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9ja Flavour
2nd Niger Delta Games: Etoro Bassey Thrilled After Beating Lorelay Holzendorff to Reach Women’s Tennis Final
Team Akwa Ibom tennis player Etoro Bassey has described her victory over Lorelay Holzendorff as “thrilling” after reaching the women’s…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 27: Full Round-Up
Matchday 27 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League saw key results as teams battled for points at both ends…
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9ja Flavour
Niger Delta Games: Scouting Committee Zooming on Generation Next Athletes
As the second edition of the Niger Delta Games enters Day-3 in Benin, Edo State, the Scouting Committee has said…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Wilfred Ndidi Marks Emotional Return with Goal as Beşiktaş Crush Göztepe 4–0
Beşiktaş J.K. delivered a commanding win in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday, but the standout story belonged to Super…
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Football
Gyokeres and Eze Brace as Arsenal Beat Tottenham 4–1 in North London Derby
Arsenal recorded an impressive 4–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Arokodare Condemns Racist Abuse After Wolves Loss to Crystal Palace
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has spoken out against racism after he was targeted with abusive messages on social media following…
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9ja Flavour
13-Year-Old Hephzibah Okon Stuns Older Athletes to Win 800m Gold at 2nd Niger Delta Games
Thirteen-year-old Hephzibah Gabriel Okon produced a remarkable performance at the 2nd Niger Delta Games, clinching gold in the Women’s 800m…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Frank Onyeka Explains Coventry City’s Win Over West Brom
Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka has explained what helped his team secure a 2-0 away win over West Bromwich Albion…
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