Category: SPORTS
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Nigeria’s U-17 girls team, Flamingos, will seek redemption in their second Group D match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, after a 4–1 loss to Canada in their opener. Despite an energetic effort in the previous match, defensive errors cost them dearly, leaving them at the bottom of the table with no…
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Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s team, the Flamingos, has started the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 1-4 loss to Canada. Despite high expectations, Nigeria fell behind early, with Queen Joseph equalizing before halftime. In the second half, Canada scored three more goals, including a key goal from Melisa Kekic and a late finish from Julia…
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Cristiano Ronaldo is close to reaching a historic milestone of 1,000 career goals, a feat no male footballer has achieved. Having scored 948 goals so far—805 at club level and 143 for Portugal—he recently surpassed Carlos Ruiz as the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifying. Despite turning 40, Ronaldo continues to perform strongly, scoring…
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Referee Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has indefinitely suspended three referees — Mohammed B. Tuta, Ben Japhet, and Ikechukwu Taiwo — from officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over poor officiating. According to a statement signed by Ameenu Mohammed, Tuta and Japhet were sanctioned for decisions that fell below professional…
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Las Vegas Aces have clinched the 2025 WNBA (women national basketball association )championship with a 97–86 win over the Phoenix Mercury, completing a Finals sweep and capturing their third title in four years. A’ja Wilson starred with 31 points and nine rebounds, earning both the Finals MVP and becoming the first player in WNBA history…
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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has called for maximum intensity and focus from his players ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday. The match, set for 5:00 p.m. Nigeria time at New Peter Mokaba Stadium, is critical for Nigeria’s fading World Cup hopes, with a draw or loss potentially…
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Rainforest Basketball League has kicked off its South-East phase in Imo State. The tournament, featuring nine teams, is currently taking place at the Dan Anyiam Indoor Basketball Hall. In the opening games, Abia defeated Ebonyi, while Akwa Ibom triumphed over Bayelsa. Speaking with our reporter, the Chairman and Convener of Imo State Basketball ASSOCIATION KELECHI…
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FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Heartland FC, preventing the club from registering new players for three transfer windows. The ban was enforced due to Heartland’s failure to settle outstanding payments to former player N’Goran Roland Adjourmani Koffi, who played for them during the 2023-24 NPFL season. FIFA’s letter states the ban will only…
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Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will depart Abuja early today Wednesday, October 8, to begin final preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Led by Head Coach Bankole Olowookere, the team will camp in Casablanca for two international friendlies against New Zealand (October 10) and Paraguay (October 14), before moving…
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe has assured that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in Morocco despite ongoing anti-government protests in the country. He emphasized Morocco remains the only host option and vowed CAF’s cooperation with the government to ensure a successful tournament. Motsepe also confirmed plans to revive the African Football League…
