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Grassroots Development: NSC Highlights Importance Of Domestic Tournaments
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has reiterated the Commission's inclination towards grassroots sports development sparked by a preponderance of domestic tournaments by the various Sports Federations.
In…
Nigerian Sensation Opeyori Clinches 7th African Badminton Title
Nigerian badminton sensation, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, has secured his seventh African title after a 2-0 (21-7, 23-21) victory over Egypt’s Adham Elgamal in the men’s singles final of the All Africa Senior Badminton Championship in Douala,…
Tottenham Claims 1-0 Win Against Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison's early goal was enough for his side to end a barren home run in the Premier League, beating fellow strugglers Manchester United 1-0 in an entertaining clash, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in…
PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger Talks Progressing, Says Woods
Golf star Tiger Woods said talks toward a deal that would resolve the tension in golf between the US-based PGA Tour and Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf, are moving in the right direction.
Woods added that PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan…
Nasarawa United Appoints Ex-Super Eagles Coach Salisu Yusuf
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Nasarawa United FC have parted ways with head coach Kabiru Dogo, with ex-Super Eagles head coach, Salisu Yusuf, replacing him.
The club’s Media Officer, Eche Amos, disclosed in a statement that…
Rangers International Defeats Remo Stars In NPFL Thriller
Rangers International FC on Sunday defeated Remo Stars FC 2-1 in their match day 24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Enugu State.
Both teams missed several scoring chances to take…
ITTF Africa Signs Sponsorship Agreement With Stag Global
The African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), has strengthened its pursuit of robust partnerships with leading global companies by signing a two-year equipment sponsorship agreement with elite equipment manufacturer Stag Global.…
Ugandan Athlete Kiplimo Smashes Half Marathon World Record
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo broke the World Half Marathon record with a time of 56 minutes and 41 seconds in Barcelona on Sunday, 49 seconds faster than the previous mark set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in October.
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State Governor Praises Success Of Lagos City Marathon
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the Lagos City Marathon, describing it as more than just a race but a celebration of endurance, determination and the vibrant spirit of Lagos.
The Governor, who was on the ground for a…
NPFL: Ikorodu City Holds Nasarawa United
Nasarawa United FC were held to a 0-0 draw by the visiting Ikorodu City FC in a match day 24 fixture of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The match at the Lafia Township Stadium, was played behind closed doors.…