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Basketball: Oyedeji declares bid for NBBF presidency
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Former Nigeria international basketball player, Olumide Oyedeji, on Monday formally declared his intention to contest the presidency of the…
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Depleted Super Eagles hold Russia to 3-3 draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria held Russia to a 3-3 draw in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday.
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Golden Eaglets depart for WAFU-B championship with 25 players
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will depart for Burkina Faso on Tuesday with a 25-man squad for the WAFU-B U-17 Championship in Ouagadougou.…
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Ajayi, world athletics bronze medalist , attributes success to grassroots support
By Vivian Ahanmisi Kanyinsola Ajayi, 2026 World Athletics Championships bronze medalist, has credited grassroots support and guidance of his coaches for…
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200 runners mark Independence with Abuja endurance run, urge patriotism
By Ijeoma Okigbo No fewer than 200 runners on Thursday marked Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary with an endurance run in Abuja, urging patriotism, youth…
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SWAN seeks sustainable structures for Nigeria’s sports development
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta Isaiah Benjamin, President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has called for sustainable sports structures to promote lasting excellence across…
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IBB golf club ready to host AACT, says BOT
By Ijeoma Okigbo The IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, will be ready to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), its…
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How to Select a Safe and Reputable Sports Betting Platform in Nigeria
There has been a rise in sports betting in recent years among people in Nigeria. From Premier League games to the Super Eagles and…
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NSC urges sports federations to embrace good governance
Bukola Olapade, Director-General, National Sports Commission (NSC), has urged presidents of National Sports Federations to embrace good governance and accountability to attract investment and drive the development of sports in the country.
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Jimoh retains Division A title at Lekki Scrabble Classics
By Vivian Ahanmisi Abdulmumin Jimoh on Sunday retained his Division A title at the 2026 Lekki Scrabble Club Classics, winning the trophy and 1,000…