Category: SPORTS
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National Sports Commission has reaffirmed its support for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, scheduled for September 13-21. The NSC urged athletes to perform their best and bring honor to Nigeria, with officials expressing confidence in their determination to achieve podium finishes. The 15-member team, led by Tobi Amusan and…
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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has criticized Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong after their 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The NFF highlighted Dessers’ poor performance, noting he was slow, ineffective in aerial duels, and failed to energize Nigeria’s attack, leading to his substitution at halftime. Additionally,…
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Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the seventh FIFA World Cup has been dashed after a 1-1 draw with South Africa at Bloemfontein. The Super Eagles needed a win to boost their chances but settled for a point, leaving them six points behind group leaders South Africa. While Nigeria opened the scoring through an own goal…
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Former Super Eagles midfielder Haruna Lukman has criticized the Nigerian Premier League for its poor quality, alleging match-fixing during a Rivers united FC vs. Ikorodu City match and a lack of respect for players with European experience, who are offered low wages. He stated he would never recommend his siblings play in the league. Additionally,…
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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…
