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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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NOC president backs gymnastics grassroots programme
By Aderonke Ojo Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has commended the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) for its grassroots development…
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NRFF strengthens coaching, officiating structure with level 1, 2 courses
By Stephen Benjamin The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Ademola Aré, says the development of qualified coaches, referees and medical personnel…
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Rugby: Aré seeks support as Nigeria targets Uganda assignment
By Stephen Benjamin The President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Ademola Aré, has called for increased government and private-sector support as the…
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Referee’s death during fitness test unfortunate — NFF Committee
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee has described the recent death of a referee during a fitness test in Abuja…
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Orbih urges Bolaji to sustain momentum after winning gold
By Aderonke Ojo Francis Orbih, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), has urged Eniola Bolaji to remain focused and sustain her momentum…
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NPFL champions to get N1bn prize money
By Aderonke Ojo The Champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1billion, the highest financial…
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NSC wants more ITF Junior events in Nigeria
By Aderonke Ojo The National Sports Commission (NSC) has called on stakeholders to bring more International Tennis Federation (ITF) points-scoring tournaments to Nigeria to…
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Commonwealth Games: Olopade assures Team Nigeria of strong support
By Aderonke Ojo National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring adequate preparation, welfare and support for Team…
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2026 African Cycling Championship: Outdated racing bicycles costing Nigeria medals — CFN VP
By Aderonke Ojo Dr James Amidu, Vice-President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN), says outdated racing equipment is hindering Nigeria’s cyclists performance at…