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Bakole vs. Ajagba: Heavyweights Clash for IBF Spot
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has ordered a heavyweight clash between Congolese boxer Martin Bakole (21-1-0, 16 KOs) and Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba (20-1-0, 14 KOs) to determine the next mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight…
Agbaje, Lawal Battle for African Featherweight Glory
The December 26 bout between Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje and Rilwan “Real Show Boy” Lawal for the vacant IBO African Featherweight Title promises to be a thrilling showdown. Agbaje, 27, enters the fight undefeated at 16-0 (11 KOs), showcasing his…
Ogun State’s Remo Stars Win 2024 Sheroes Cup
Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, Remo Stars of Ikenne, Ogun State has emerged as winners of the 2024 Sheroes Cup after a 5-3 victory on penalties against fellow top flight side, Abia Angels in Abuja on Wednesday.…
Manchester City Manager Clarifies Comments After Self-Harm Remark
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he did not intend to make light of the "very serious issue of self harm" with a joke he made after Tuesday's 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League at Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola was…
AMGA: Nigeria Dominates Burkina Faso In Volleyball Game
Nigeria's men's volleyball team secured a dominant 3-0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-19) victory against Burkina Faso in their second match at the Africa Military Games (AMGA).
The victory against Burkina Faso is Nigeria's second win at the…
NSC Holds Strategic Meeting With Nigeria Olympic Committee
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, on Tuesday held a meeting with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in Abuja to discuss pertinent issues within the sports ecosystem.
The meeting focused on several…
UEFA Champions League: Arsenal Thrashes Sporting 5-1 In Lisbon
England International Bukayo Saka scored one goal and set up another as Arsenal thrashed Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in their UEFA Champions League clash, at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Tuesday, their biggest away win in the…
Sheroes Cup: Remo Stars, Abia Angels To Clash In Final
The stage is set for a dramatic showdown between Remo Stars Ladies and Abia Angels in the Sheroes Cup final, after both sides progressed on penalties in spectacular fashion.
In the first match, Naija Ratels played out a 1-1 draw with…
CAF CC: Al Ahly’s Title Defence Begins With Victory
Defending champions Al Ahly launched its quest for a third consecutive CAF Champions League title with a resounding 4-2 victory over Côte d’Ivoire’s Stade d’Abidjan in Cairo on Tuesday.
The record title holders from Egypt dominated the…
Cricket: Nigeria Defeats Eswatini By 5 Wickets
Nigeria extend its unbeaten run with a five wicket victory against Eswatini on Match Day 3 of the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier C.
The game played at the Nigeria Cricket…