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Senegal beat Nigeria in CHAN title defence
Defending champions Senegal began their title defence with a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in a fiercely contested…
Wakama hails Tinubu’s reward to D’Tigress
D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his “life-changing” reward after the…
Tinubu hosts D’Tigress, celebrates fifth AfroBasket triumph
The ceremony mirrored a similar presidential reception held last week for the Super Falcons, who were…
First Lady congratulates D’Tigress on Afrobasket victory
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their victory…
WAFCON: Digital editors laud Super Falcons, applaud Tinubu’s historic reward
The NDNE commended the Falcons for lifting the nation’s spirit and urged Nigerians to rally behind…
WAFCON: Tinubu showers Super Falcons with $100,000, national honours, houses
The Super Falcons clinched their record 10th WAFCON title on Saturday, defeating host nation Morocco in…
Nigeria/Morocco WAFCON final match: VON apologises over false reportage
By Moses Okorie The Director General/CEO of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jibrin Baba Ndace has apologized…
Lobi Stars mourns passing of its former chairman Simon Aondona
By Austin Angwe, Makurdi Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has stated that the unwavering commitment,…
Super Falcons to battle Morocco for 10th African title
By Moses Okorie The Super Falcons of Nigeria will on Saturday take up their Moroccan counterparts…
31 countries arrive in Abuja as African Karate Championship begins
No fewer than 1,000 athletes have arrived in Abuja for the 2025 African Karate Championship scheduled…
Dolphins defeat MFM 43-37 to win Olukoya championship
Dolphins Basketball Club of Lagos on Tuesday defeated Mountain of Fire Miracles (MFM) Basketball Club 43–37…
Chelsea’s Levi Colwill lauds ‘scary good’ team-mate Cole Palmer
Levi Colwill believes the branding of Cole Palmer as “scary good” suits his Chelsea team-mate perfectly.…
Rasheedat Ajibade claims Woman of the Match award as Nigeria beat Botswana
Rasheedat Ajibade claimed the Woman of the Match award following Nigeria’s victory over hard-fighting Botswana at…
PSG trash Real Madrid to clinch Club World Cup final ticket against Chelsea
European champions Paris St Germain produced a blistering performance to power into the Club World Cup…
Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
Joao Pedro marked his first Chelsea start in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, scoring twice against his…
Sokoto governor’s team beat deputy governor in novelty football match
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu recently celebrated two years in office…
Chelsea reach Club World Cup semi-finals
Chelsea scored a fortuitous late own goal to snatch a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras and reach…
Wrestling: Kolawole wins gold at Spanish grand prix
Nigeria’s Esther Kolawole, a 62kg wrestler, defeated America’s Jaffe Haylie 10-0 by superiority on Saturday to…
Siasia, Adepoju, Toro, Sanwo-Olu pay tributes to late goalkeeper Peter Rufai
By Moses Okorie Tributes have continued to trickle in from former football stars, sports administrators and…
Club World Cup: Real edge Juventus to reach quarter finals
Real Madrid hit their stride at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, edging Juventus 1-0 to…
Benue Football Association inaugurates 18 newly elected LG chairmen
The chairmen will be able to produce the best talents, making Benue State the hub of…
Flamengo stun Chelsea in Club World Cup 3-1
Flamengo nearly equalised just before halftime, but Enzo Fernandez cleared a Gerson volley off the line…
Mawouli wins eTranzact Golf Classic
Mawouli’s cumulative 140 score earned him the title as he pocketed the N10.2million winner’s cheque leaving…
Lobi Stars congratulate its chairman on FIFA Club Management honour
The board, management, staff, and players of Lobi Stars Football Club made their position known when…
Super Falcons beat Lioness of Cameroon in international friendly
We would have appreciated the opportunity of playing more friendly matches. We have to make do…
PSG demolish Inter Milan to win first Champions League title
Inter were simply no match for the French club, who recorded the biggest victory by any…
Air training command wins NAF Intra-command sports competition
The competition was to promote physical fitness, camaraderie, and esprit-de-corps among the NAF personnel The Nigerian…
Team Benue win more medal at Gateway Games
Silver medalist Iniobong, expressed dissatisfaction with the medal but thanked God for assisting him register his…
Arsenal win Champions League trophy
The Gunners kept pressing, coming close again when Cata Coll tipped Maanum’s effort from 25 yards…