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African Games: Minister Charges Nigeria To Set New Records
Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has charged athletes participating in the 13th edition of the African Games in Ghana to emulate their compatriots by attaining lofty heights and setting new records.
The…
Sports Vital for Non-Kinetic Security Efforts- Defence Chief
The Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, CDS General Christopher Musa, says sports are one of the vegetable tools of non-kinetic efforts in tackling the multi-dimensional security threats in the country and globally.
He said the armed forces…
Peseiro Quits As Super Eagles Coach
Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as coach of the Super Eagles after his contract officially expired on Thursday.
Peseiro who guided the Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, on…
I’m Ready For Ngannou – Joshua
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has said that he is ready to fight Francis Ngannou stating that the former UFC champion had a good outing against current WBC champion Tyson Fury.
The clash between Joshua and Ngannou is…
Athletic Bilbao Demolish Atletico Madrid To Reach Final
Athletic Bilbao comfortably beat Atletico Madrid to set up a Copa del Rey final against Mallorca on 6 April.
Athletic Bilbao last won the Copa del Rey in 1984 and have lost in the final on six occasions since then
Alejandro…
Everton Boss Dyche Calls For Sanctions Application In Off-Season
Everton manager Sean Dyche says that sanctions for breaches of financial rules should be applied during the close of season break to protect the competitive integrity of the Premier League.
Everton were docked 10 points in November for…
NOC Spokesman Condemns Crisis Rocking SWAN National Leadership
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC),Tony Nezianya has described as unfortunate, the attempt to foist crisis within the National leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).
Nezianya said…
Cricket: Nigeria Claim Third Win At NCF T20i
Nigeria’s senior women’s cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, continued their stride in defending their title at the Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s T20i invitational tournament, with another five-wicket win against Sierra Leone at…
Mokaev Eying UFC Flyweight Title Shot With Win
"If the UFC don't put me in, who are they going to?"
Britain's Mokaev is referring to the next challenger to take on UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja.
At just 23 years old, Mokaev, who faces American Alex Perez in Las Vegas on…
Osimhen Tipped To Salvage Napoli Season
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been tipped to salvage Napoli’s below-par season following his hat-trick heroics in the Partenopei’s 6-1 win over Sassuolo on Wednesday.
Osimhen’s remarkable feat moved him to 13th spot in Napoli’s…