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Other Sports
13th African Games: Who are Nigeria’s weightlifters for the competition
Nigeria’s weightlifting team for the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana, is poised for success with a total of 13…
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Badminton
African Games: Nigeria names perfect mix of experience and promising talents for Badminton
The Nigeria badminton team for the 13th African Games in Ghana comprises experienced athletes and promising talents, including Dorcas Adesokan…
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Athletics
Coleman wins 60m World Indoor Championships title
Christian Coleman was fantastic with good pace once again by winning his second 60m world title at the World Indoor…
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Basketball
Kuminga and Curry inspire Warriors to victory over Raptors
Jonathan Kuminga and Steph Curry were ‘fantastic’ as they inspired Golden State Warriors to victory over Toronto Raptors to winning…
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NEWS
Distressed former Nigeria tennis champion returns to court after receiving Anambra State government support
United States-based former Nigerian tennis champion, Tania Okpala, has returned to the tennis court after a two-month hiatus, following a…
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Volleyball
Nigeria women’s volleyball coach Samuel Ajayi names Ijeoma Ukpabi, 11 others for African Games
The Head Coach of Nigeria women’s senior volleyball team, Samuel Ajayi has included COAS Spikers player, Ijeoma Ukpabi in his…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua hails Francis Ngannou ahead of landmark clash
Anthony Joshua has praised his opponent for the landmark clash on March 8, 2024, stating that Francis Ngannou had a…
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Off the Pitch
Former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro reflects on two career final defeats
As earlier confirmed by SPORTSRATION, Jose Peseiro now a former coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. In a recent interview, the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Maduka Okoye sets sights on Super Eagles return
Maduka Okoye, is determined to make a comeback to the Super Eagles after missing out on a spot in the…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou clash in Hollywood-Style trailer for “Knockout Chaos”
Nigerian-born boxing sensation Anthony Joshua and Cameroonian MMA star Francis Ngannou are making waves in the world of combat sports…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum reveals why he benched Oshoala for Okoronkwo against Cameroon
Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum made the decision to leave Asisat Oshoala on the bench during Nigeria’s recent game against…
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Boxing
Wayne Rooney contacts Olajide Olatunji over potential boxing bout
Olajide Olatunji, also known as KSI, has sparked discussions after revealing that he would consider fighting Manchester United legend Wayne…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria Vs Argentina International friendly match cancelled
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were scheduled to face Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates, but the match has now…
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Basketball
D’Tigers star gives reason for poor 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers outing
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, known as D’Tigers, is making headlines on social media once again, but unfortunately not for…
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Basketball
Nigeria’s D’Tigers suffer third consecutive loss in Afrobasket Qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, faced a disappointing round of Afrobasket qualifiers in February, suffering their third consecutive loss…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan withdraws from World Indoor Championships; Ese Brume leads Nigeria’s medal hopes
Nigeria’s hopes for a medal at the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Glasgow have taken a hit as Tobi Amusan,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro makes winning debut for Inter Milan
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, a promising young Nigerian midfielder, made his debut for Inter Milan during the 4-0 Italian Serie A match…
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Other Sports
Hope for Sambo Sports In Nigeria as celebrated sports administrator pledges to promote its growth
The combat sport of Sambo is relatively unknown to many people in Nigeria compared to others in the Martial Arts…
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Off the Pitch
‘ I was the Zidane ‘ – Mikel Obi speaks on his Super Eagles career
Former Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi, asserts that he was akin to Zinedine Zidane in the Nigeria national team due…
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Basketball
Nigerian basketball star Onyeka Okongwu ruled out indefinitely
Nigerian basketball star Onyeka Okongwu is set for an indefinite spell on the treatment table, latest updates on his recent…
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Football
Liverpool defeat Chelsea to clinch 10th EFL Cup title
Despite fielding an under-strength side, Liverpool managed to clinch victory over Chelsea in extra time, securing the EFL Cup title…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Bassey and Iwobi score as Fulham defeat Manchester United
Nigerian players, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey scored the goals to seal a 1-2 victory for Fulham FC against Manchester…
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Other Sports
Nigeria makes history as ‘Broomzillas’ debut at Youth Winter Olympics in Gangwon 2024
Nigeria’s curling mixed team, nicknamed the ‘Broomzillas,’ made history as the first African representatives in the sport at a Winter…
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Basketball
U-TURN! Nigeria’s Sports Ministry approves D’Tigers 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers participation
In a dramatic U-turn which will put smile on the faces of basketball followers in Nigeria, the Nigeria senior male…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua V. Francis Ngannou boxing bout: Latest updates
The Anthony Joshua V. Francis Ngannou heavyweight boxing clash is one of the most talked about topics at the moment.…
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Other Sports
Nigerian squash players excel in Canada
Nigerian squash players Onaopemipo Adegoke and Babatunde Ajagbe have advanced to the round of 16 at the ongoing Goodfellow Classic…
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Basketball
Lebron James to miss Lakers v. Warriors game
Los Angeles Lakers’ star forward, LeBron James will be sidelined for Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to…
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Basketball
Nigerian-Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo mentions one area his new club boss has improved the team
Milwaukee Bucks’ Nigerian-Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has shared insights into one area new coach, Doc Rivers has improved the…
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AFCON
2023 AFCON Best goalkeeper Ronwen Williams reflects on failed penalty-save plans vs Nigeria
South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has shed light on his challenges in saving penalties during his team’s AFCON 2023 semifinal…
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Champions League
FC Porto stun Arsenal with late-winner in the Champions League
In a dramatic turn of events at the Estádio do Dragão, Arsenal were stunned as Porto snatched a late winner,…
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