Category: SPORTS
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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…
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Nigeria National League (NNL) has rescheduled its 2025 Annual General Meeting from Wednesday, September 10th, to Saturday, September 13th, 2025, due to logistical issues. The meeting will take place in Kaduna and is scheduled ahead of the start of the 2025-26 NNL season.
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Wilfred Ndidi has praised Besiktas fans after making his Turkish Super Lig debut in a 2-1 win over Eyupspor. The Nigerian midfielder, who played 70 minutes, highlighted the great atmosphere and strong support from the fans as key to the team’s victory. Ndidi noted that the team showed resilience after Eyupspor equalized, and the energy…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers, after an undefeated 3–0 run in the group stage, are preparing for a crucial AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal against Senegal in Luanda, Angola. Nigeria dominated Group B with wins over Madagascar, Tunisia, and Cameroon, and aims to continue their strong performance. Senegal, a five-time champion, advanced with a 2–1 group record and defeated South…
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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is close to completing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, joining fellow Nigerian Jennifer Echegini at the club. The 25-year-old, who has been a free agent since leaving Atlético Madrid in June, has attracted interest from multiple European and US clubs. Final formalities are reportedly all that remain before her move,…
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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed frustration over the delayed payment of promised allowances and bonuses, including the $100,000 reward announced by President Bola Tinubu for their Africa Cup of Nations victory. Despite assurances that funds had been allocated, Ajibade revealed that players have yet to receive any payments, including match bonuses, which…
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Kaduna State Government has initiated a full-scale reconstruction of the 61-year-old Ahmadu Bello Stadium, recently transferred from federal to state ownership, to transform it into a world-class sports complex capable of hosting continental and international tournaments. During a Wednesday inspection, Commissioner of Information-designate Ahmed Maiyaki described the stadium’s current dilapidated state—marked by cracked terraces,…
