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Football agent targets Nigerian grassroots to unearth new talent


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A Nigerian sports entrepreneur says he will target the nation’s grassroots in a bid to unearth new football talent. Onojah Ojjonugwa  Shedrach, Chief Executive Officer of Attah Football scouting agency, stated this in Abuja…

South Africa to end Exclusive Sports Broadcasting Rights


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South African governing party, the African National Congress, has drafted a new policy document which calls for an end to exclusive broadcasting access to national sports events. Should the new policy be approved, national sporting…

IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus


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The International Olympic Committee on Friday urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus, and stop using the countries’ flags and national anthems.  The request from the Olympic body came…

VON begins Bet9ja/Lagos SWAN Cup title defense


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Voice of Nigeria will begin their Bet9ja/Lagos SWAN Cup title defense when they file out against 2019 semifinalist Pooja FC on match day one at the Legacy pitch of the National Stadium complex. All eyes will be on…

Sports Minister Holds Tripartite Meeting With Algerian, Egyptian Counterparts


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Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, held a Tripartite meeting in Abuja with his counterparts from Algeria and Egypt on how to foster mutual benefits among their countries. The meeting formed part of …

World Peace Day: NGOs Use Sports To Promote Unity Amongst Nigerians


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Ahead of the International Day of Peace, two Non Governmental Organisations (NGO) in Nigeria commenced the 2021 celebration by organising sporting activities across the country geared towards uniting the youth and promoting the spirit of…

World Athletics Championships: Nigeria’s U-20 Makes Mixed 4x400m Final


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Nigeria’s mixed  4x400m quartet progressed to Wednesday evening's final after winning Heat 2 of their race in a Championship Record (CR) time  of 3:21.66 at the U20 World Athletics Championship in Nairobi, Kenya. The men and women’s 400m…

Sports Vital Tool For National Integration – Ogbonnaya Onu


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The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said that participation in sporting activities is a very important ingredient for national integration and unity. Dr. Onu said this when he received the president of the Board of…

Nigeria Seals Sports Deal With Italy’s Chamber Of Commerce


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The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has gone into a bilateral sports agreement with Italy's  Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture to create opportunities for youth through sports. This agreement  was…

Bucks Beat Suns, Cuts NBA Finals Deficit to 2-1


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The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 120-100 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in front of an electric home crowd, cutting the deficit in the best-of-seven series to 2-1. The Bucks had not been at their best in the previous two games in…