Nsikakabasi Akpan
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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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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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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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