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President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Habu Ahmed Gumel has urged the Nigerian contingent, Team Nigeria, participating at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan to be worthy ambassadors of the country. Gomel, who spoke with the…

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has affirmed that Team Nigeria are not in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for show, but to win laurels for the country by competing clean and win medals. Dare made the statement at a…

Kano Pillars and Nasarawa United have intensified their chase for the Nigeria Professional Football League top spot after leaders Akwa United were held by Rivers United in Port Harcourt on match day 33 of the league. Akwa United forward…

Al Ahly manager Pitso Mosimane, who guided the Egyptian side to an impressive 10th CAF Champions League title in Morocco over the weekend, has singled out Al Ahly President Mahmoud El Khatib for having faith in hiring him. “Let’s be…

Kenyans dominated the maiden Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon with Sandra Chebet taking gold in the women's category in a time of 1:10:42, while Ethiopians Gebaynesh Ayele and Beyenu Degefa took second and third position respectively at the…

Team Nigeria Captain for the Tokyo Olympics, Quadri Aruna, has been listed among the top 15 seeded players in the men’s singles table tennis event which kicks on Friday, July 23 in Japan. Aruna has been seeded number 15 behind Frenchman…

Akwa United face an uphill task as they clash with the in-form Rivers United as they seek to extend its lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table in match day 33, while Adamawa United host Sunshine Stars in a…

Against the odds, eleven-year-old Nigerian Abigael Ogunbowale stole the show at the maiden edition of Ijebu Heritage Half-Marathon to finish the 21km race at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State. Ogunbowale, a registered…

The Milwaukee Bucks took control of the NBA Finals with a 123-119 victory against hosts Phoenix Suns in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series. Milwaukee are now one win away from clinching its first NBA championship in 50…

Egyptian giants Al Ahly beat 10-man Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 to successfully defend its TotalEnergies CAF Champions League crown and secure its 10th overall title thanks to goals from Mohamed Sherif, Magdy Afsha and Mohamed Elsoulia in Casablanca.…