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NOC announce breakdown of Nigeria’s contingent to 13th African games
The Nigeria Olympics Committee has announced that Nigeria will be represented by no fewer than 358 athletes across 25 sports…
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‘ Go and conquer Africa ‘ – Sports Minister charges Nigerian contingent to 13th African games
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday the 5th of March charged Nigeria’s contingent to…
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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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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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SHOCKING: Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw from AfroBasket qualifiers due to lack of funds
In a shocking announcement, Nigeria’s national basketball team, the D’Tigers, have announced their withdrawal from the AfroBasket qualifiers due to…
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Cash rain for Super Eagles and other Sports teams as President Tinubu clears debt
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by clearing the long-standing debt owed by the Federal Government to various national…
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2023/2024 Nigeria National League week-two summary
Week-two fixtures of the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League season were played across the country from Friday, November 24 to Sunday…
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” Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup non-negotiable” – Nigeria’s Sports Minister declares
Nigeria’s Sports development Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh says qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is non-negotiable. The Minister’s…
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Invest in Sports ‘- Minister charges Investors
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has charged investors to invest in the untapped Sports industry in…
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Fatai Osho reveals desire to make Akwa United FC fans happy
After a slow start to the season which has left fans of Akwa United FC sad, Head Coach, Fatai Osho…
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Super Eagles to get Interim Coach for Sao Tome and Principe clash
The Nigeria Football Federation – NFF will appoint an Interim Coach to oversee the Super Eagles AFCON qualifier vs Sao…
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World Athletics Championship: Amusan , Brume get encouragement charge from Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has encouraged Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume and other Nigerian athletes at the 2023…
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‘ I was once a footballer ‘ – Nigeria’s new Sports Minister John Enoh reveals
Nigeria’s new Sports Minister John Enoh has revealed he was once a footballer amidst trolls following his appointment and Inauguration.…
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Nigeria’s World Atletics Championship list revealed, Tobi Amusan missing
Nigeria’s list for the 2023 World Atletics Championship has been released by the Atletics Federation of Nigeria with Tobi Amusan…
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Naija Super 8 Zonal Playoffs: Rivers United edge Insurance in thriller as Katsina Utd oust Kano Pillars
Rivers United secured their place in the Naija Super 8 tournament following a hard-fought 3-2 win over Federation Cup champions…
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Bendel Insurance pip Enugu Rangers to claim Federation Cup title
Bendel Insurance claimed the 2023 Federation Cup with a 1-0 win over Enugu Rangers at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in…
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Kennedy Boboye: My ultimate goal is to become Super Eagles Coach
Two-time NPFL winning Coach Kennedy Boboye has revealed handling the Super Eagles is his ultimate goal after completing a UEFA…
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Federation Cup Round 16, Quarterfinal fixtures
FEDERATION CUP: ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES (MEN) Heartland FC (Imo) Vs Bendel Insurance (Edo) – Awka – 24/05/23 – 2pm…
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Sunday Dare: Why National Stadium floodlight collapsed
Heavy windstorms on Wednesday April 19 wreaked havoc at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos as one of the holding the…
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FG Postpones National Youth Games
The 7th Edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) earlier scheduled to hold in Asaba, the Delta State…
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Dare Labels National Youth Games As Beacon Of Hope
The 7th Edition of the National Youth Games has been scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State, from February…
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NPFL: IMC To Focus On Players’ Welfare Ahead Of New Season
Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has opened up on the…
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Uyo Township Stadium to have Olympic-size Swimming pool as remodeling work resumes
Less than two weeks after the inauguration of Eket Stadium, Akwa Ibom is set to have an Olympic-Size Swimming pool…
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Sports Festival: Team Akwa Ibom to open zonal qualifiers vs Cross River state
Team Akwa Ibom (male) will open their push for a spot in the football event at the National Sports Festival…
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NFF President: The 40 Past And Present Chairman Listed
Ibrahim Gusau has become the 40th Nigeria Football Federation president after a landslide victory over all his competitors which included…
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Eket Sports Stadium: Akwa Ibom State Governor confirms inauguration day
Mr Udom Emmanuel the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State has confirmed the 18000 capacity Eket Sports Stadium will be…
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Dare picks Mikel Obi’s dedication of UCL success to Late Rashidi Yekini as proudest moment
Nigeria’s Minister for Youth and Sports Dvelopment, Hon. Sunday Dare has picked Mikel Obi’s dedication of Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League…
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Buhari Confers National Awards On Amusan, Brume, and other CWG Athletes, Gift Cash To Team Nigeria
The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR has conferred a national honour on Tobi Amusan, Ese…
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11 Cleared, 2 disqualified from NFF Presidency race
The NFF Electoral Committee 2022 has cleared a total of 11 persons to contest for the position of NFF President…
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