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International Football
Unity Cup: Nigeria Defeat Ghana to Reach Final
Nigeria booked their place in the final of the Unity Cup after a 2-1 victory over Ghana in a thrilling…
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Off the Pitch
Watch: Ademola Lookman Flaunts CAF Player of the Year Award on Lagos Streets Amid Cheers
A heartwarming video has surfaced showing Nigerian football star Ademola Lookman proudly displaying his CAF African Player of the Year…
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Chelsea
Real Betis Vs Chelsea: Jackson returns to Chelsea XI for Conference League Final
Chelsea have Nicolas Jackson back in the starting line-up for tonight’s UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis. Jackson missed…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Will Victor Osimhen Make a Money-Spinning Move to Al Hilal? Galatasaray Boss Clears the Air
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has denied reports that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has agreed to a big-money move to Saudi…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Francis Onyeka Set for Loan Move from Bayer Leverkusen to Bochum
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Francis Onyeka is set to join Bundesliga side Bochum on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen. The 18-year-old,…
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9ja Flavour
Athletes Protest: How Ogun State Government responded to National Sports Festival Embarassment
The Ogun State Government has started paying athletes their allowances after a protest disrupted events at the National Sports Festival.…
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9ja Flavour
Heavy Security Presence As Shutdown of National Sports Festival By Protesting Ogun Athletes Continues
As earlier reported by SportsRations’ correspondent Nsikakabasi Akpan, the ongoing protest by Ogun State athletes at the 22nd National Sports…
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9ja Flavour
Drama In Ogun State as Athletes Block Games Village in Protest Over Unpaid Allowances
Tensions flared at the 22nd National Sports Festival on Wednesday morning as Ogun State athletes hosts of the biennial sporting…
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Football
Even at 51, Jay-Jay Okocha Steals the Show as Legends Play for Peace in Somalia
Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha reminded the world of his magic on Tuesday as he dazzled fans in Mogadishu, Somalia,…
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Super Eagles
WATCH VIDEO: Super Eagles New Boy Felix Agu Says He Loves Fufu and Egusi Soup
Super Eagles newcomer Felix Agu has expressed his delight at joining the Nigerian national team — and also shared his…
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Off the Pitch
China Builds and Donates New Stadium to Chad
Chad has received a brand-new Olympic stadium, built and donated by China. The 30,000-seat facility, located in the capital city…
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Football
Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Al Nassr Exit After Final Match
Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his last game for Al Nassr. The Portuguese star scored in Al Nassr’s 3-2 defeat…
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9ja Flavour
Three Reasons Why the Official 22nd National Sports Festival Medals Table Is Not Yet Up to Date
As the 22nd National Sports Festival continues in Ogun State, a consistent challenge I’ve faced as a reporter covering this…
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Boxing
Bash Ali Pushes Forward with Guinness World Record Fight, Seeks Support in Akwa Ibom
Veteran Nigerian boxer and former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Oloruntoyin Ali popularly known as Bash Ali has…
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African Football
Otto Addo: Unity Cup a Big Chance for Ghana’s Young Players
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says he is excited about the opportunity the 2025 Unity Cup gives Ghana, as…
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Football
Sunday Oliseh Appointed to International Football’s Rule-Making Body, IFAB
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has been appointed to the International Football Association Board (IFAB) — the…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles to Know U-20 World Cup Group Opponents on Thursday
Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, will find out their group opponents for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup on…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria vs Ghana: Unity Cup match preview
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have begun full preparations for their opening game of the 2025 Unity Cup Invitational Tournament,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
‘Don’t sell Cyriel Dessers’ – Rangers legend Kris Boyd warns club
Former Scotland and Rangers striker, Kris Boyd, has advised the club not to sell Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers, SportsRation reports.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Sadiq Umar Confirms Valencia Exit After Short Loan Spell
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Sadiq Umar has confirmed he will not be staying at Valencia after his loan spell…
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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
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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