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World Sports
Ara Urges Nigerians, Media to Amplify Heritage for Future Generations
Lagos: Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olumuyiwa, has urged Nigerians, particularly the media and cultural stakeholders, to amplify Nigeria’s heritage for future generations. Ara made the call at the Cultural Day event of the 2025 P…
Egbeda Lions Club Supports Lagos Schools with Book Donation
Lagos: The Lagos Egbeda Lions Club has donated exercise books to pupils of Ore Ofe Nursery and Primary School, Agege, and State Primary School, Dopemu, as part of activities marking the World Literacy Day.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Ij…
Douglas Luiz Fails to Turn Up at Juve’s Training Camp
Turin: Juventus and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz has failed to turn up for the start of the Turin giants’ pre-season training camp, sources said on Thursday. The absence of the 27-year-old player has raised concerns within the team as they prepare f…
Udinese’s Okoye Cleared of Match-Fixing by Sporting Tribunal
Udine: Udinese have announced that their Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been cleared of match-fixing by an Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) tribunal, although he has been handed a two-month ban for breaching the principle of ‘fairness’.
Accordi…
2025 Basketball Africa League Season: By the Numbers
Pretoria: The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs and Finals are set to take place at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa, from June 6 to June 14. This marks the first time South Africa will host the finals, featuring the top eight tea…
Abeokuta: Super Falcons of Nigeria on Tuesday defeated the Lioness of Cameroon 2-0 in an international friendly played at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoreline in the 28th minute from the penalty spot after being brought down by a Cameroonian defender.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, in the 43rd minute, Ajibade scored again through an assist from the left flank by Babajide Omorinsola to record a brace. The Cameroonians fought hard in the second half but were prevented from scoring by the solid …
Cricket: Nigeria Lose by 6 Runs to Zimbabwe HPC in Kigali
Kigali: The Nigeria Cricket Senior Women’s team lost by 6 runs to Zimbabwe HPC in their first game at the ongoing 11th Kwibuka Women’s tournament in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigeria won the toss and opted to field first at the Gahanga B Cricket oval on Tuesday…
England Trains in Heated Tents Ahead of World Cup to Simulate Host Conditions
Girona: England are utilizing heated tents during their training sessions to simulate the intense heat conditions expected at the World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico next year. Thomas Tuchel and his squad are currently station…
NSF Day 8: Delta Maintains Lead with 122 Medals
Ogun: Team Delta has maintained its lead on the official medals table with 122 medals at the end of Day Eight of the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. Delta won 52 gold, 23 silver, and 47 bronze, bringing the state’s total medals to…
AFN: Athletics Club Boss Seeks Partnership with SWAN
Abeokuta: Kola Oredipe, the founder of Samkey Athletics Club, has called for the support of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) as he aspires for the South-South zonal position on the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Or…