Category: SPORTS
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Ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa next week, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has been approved to host the fixture by FIFA and CAF, reports PUNCH Sports Extra. There had been concerns about the pitch conditions at the stadium, leading to uncertainty…
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Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has endorsed 20-year-old British-Nigerian fighter Moses Itauma as ready to face him, praising his potential as a future boxing star. Usyk’s comments follow Itauma’s first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte in August, earning him $1.5m and maintaining his 13-0 record with 11 KOs. Recall Itauma called out Usyk post-fight, though critics argue…
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Former France international Wissam Ben Yedder has been convicted of psychological violence against his estranged wife and fined €90,000. While he will appeal the verdict, this marks his second conviction under a year. Recall in November 2023, he received a suspended two-year sentence for sexual assault. He also received a six-month suspended sentence in Spain…
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National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that 6,382 athletes and officials will participate in the 2025 National Youth Games, set to take place in Asaba, Delta State, from August 29 to September 6. The total includes 4,961 athletes, 635 coaches, 386 team officials, and 400 state delegates, with Gombe State’s 74-member delegation still finalizing registration.…
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Bayelsa Queens have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League after a commanding 3-0 win over ASKO of Togo at the Stade du Lycée Scientifique in Ivory Coast. The Nigerian champions, who previously defeated Ghana’s Police Ladies 2-1, now top Group B with six points from two games. The match…
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World Aquatics has awarded international training scholarships to Nigerian swimmers Clinton Opute and Collins Ebingha, recognizing their potential and supporting Nigeria’s swimming development. The scholarships, part of World Aquatics’ elite program, aim to provide access to top training facilities in Europe and prepare athletes for major competitions like the Olympics. Ebingha’s scholarship runs from September…
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Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, are expected to arrive home today after competing in the 31st FIBA AfroBasket in Angola, which ran from August 12 to 24. The team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Senegal, losing 91-75, but remained in Angola because their return tickets were scheduled for August 25. Recall…
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Angola fans filled Luanda’s 12,700-capacity Kilamba Arena to watch Angola reclaim the AfroBasket title on Sunday, defeating Mali 70–43. While Angola led throughout the game, establishing a 20-point lead by the third quarter, with Childe Dudao scoring 16 points and earning MVP chants. Selton Miguel added 12 points. On the other hand, Mali’s top scorers…
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Remo Stars have kicked off their 2025/26 NPFL title defense with a 1-1 draw against Rivers United at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. Aniekeme Okon scored for Rivers United in the 3rd minute, but Victor Mbaoma equalized for Remo Stars in the 9th minute , Mbaoma later suffered a potential serious…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., shifting from an earlier plan to host it in Las Vegas. The announcement was made alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who was allowed Trump to hold the Jules Rimet…
