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NSC Reassigns 57 Secretaries of Nigerian Sports Federations
The National Sports Commission (NSC), has approved the reposting of 57 Secretary-Generals and officers to various National Sports Federations, in a strategic move to reposition the sports sector in Nigeria.
The Director, Federation of…
WTT Star Contender: Aruna Beats British Champion To Progress
Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna kicked off 2025 with a significant victory by beating British champion Liam Pitchford, propelling him to the third round of the Men’s Singles at the WTT Star Contender Doha in Qatar.
Fifth seed…
Australian Open: Sinner Begins Title Defence Against Jarry
Italian Jannik Sinner begins his Australian Open title defence against Nicolas Jarry, while women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on 2017 US Open winner Sloane Stephens after the draw for the year’s first Grand Slam was made at Melbourne…
Carabao Cup: Tottenham Claims First-Leg Win Against Liverpool
Midfielder Lucas Bergvall scored his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur to give his side a 1-0 victory over holders Liverpool in the first leg of their CarabaoCup semi-final on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old Swede rifled a superb finish past…
NPFL: Ideye On Target As Enyimba Defeats Nasarawa United
Enyimba FC defeated the visiting Nasarawa United 2-1, courtesy of goals from Joseph Atule and Brown Ideye during their Nigeria Premier Football League encounter.
The clash which was a rescheduled Matchday 17 encounter of the 2024/2025…
Aruna, Meshref Open 2025 With WTT Star Contender Doha
Nigerian table tennis sensation, Quadri Aruna, will kick off his 2025 campaign as the fifth seed at the WTT Star Contender Doha, which began on Wednesday with the main draw at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar.
Also, Egypt’s Dina…
Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser Targets NPFL Return
The Technical Adviser of Wikki Tourists Football Club, Abdu Maikaba, has reaffirmed his commitment to returning the club to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Maikaba gave the assurance in an interview on Tuesday in Bauchi. The…
Could 2025 Australian Open Be Djokovic’s Grand Finale?
The blazing fire of the golden era of men’s tennis has been reduced to dying embers without Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but Novak Djokovic can send one last flame shooting into the Melbourne sky at this year’s Australian Open.
Having…
Newcastle Stuns Arsenal In Carabao Cup Semis
Swedish forward Alexander Isak scored his 50th goal for Newcastle United as Eddie Howe’s side took a huge step towards the Carabao Cup final after a 2-0 victory at Arsenal on Tuesday.
Isak struck shortly before halftime in the first leg…
Edo State Sports Commission’s Executive Director Assumes Office
As Edo State officially kick-starts the 2025 working year in full fledge, Sabina Chikere made a historic return to the Edo State Sports Commission, resuming her role as Executive Director.
Chikere was on the 18th of December, 2024,…