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Super Falcons retain top spot in Africa, 36th in global FIFA rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their top spot in Africa and are now 36th globally in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Thursday. The nine-time African champions have consistently held the 36th position since March 2024, maintaining the same ranking in June, August, and December. This first ranking of 2025 sees the Super Falcons holding steady, maintaining their 1622…
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Raphinha earns 10-man Barcelona 1-0 win at Benfica
Raphinha struck a second-half winner to give Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Benfica on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Barcelona’s teenage defender Pau Cubarsi was given a straight red card for a last-man foul on Vangelis Pavlidis in the 22nd minute. But the visitors hung on with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny putting in a brilliant…
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SWAN pledges support for unified Super Eagles Supporters Club
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has pledged its unwavering support for the activities of the Unified Super Eagles Supporters Club, led by Prince Vincent Okumagba. The Vice President (North Central) of SWAN, Malam Olayinka Owolewa, made this declaration on Wednesday in Ilorin, during a reception organized by the Kwara Chapter, Unified Super Eagles Supporters Club. The News Agency…
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Oyo, Lagos cricket teams qualify for Gateway Games
Team Lagos and Oyo cricket teams on Wednesday in Ibadan qualified for the upcoming 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) slated for Ogun in May. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both teams qualified after emerging as the only participants in the cricket event at the South-West Zonal Elimination Competition for the NSF. Teams from the six states in…
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No transgender boxing in Olympic competitions , WBF boss says
The President of the World Boxing Federation (WBF), Boris Van Der Vorst, says there is no transgender boxing in Olympic boxing competitions. Van Der Vorst made the clarification on Tuesday in Abuja during a two-day visit to Nigeria to further develop a sustainable future for the sport in Africa. The WBF boss said that the issue was a misconception. “There…
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Golf: Olapade secures spot in DP World Tour
Sunday Olapade, the top-ranked male professional golfer in Nigeria, on Thursdy earned a place in the prestigious DP World Tour, a significant achievement for his career. The DP World Tour, sponsored by the Emirati company DP World, hosts golf tournaments globally. It was formerly called the European Tour before its rebranding. DP World operates ports worldwide, and the…
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SWAN urges SEDC to use sports as catalyst for development
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Southeast Zone, has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to use sports as a tool for the socio-economic development of the region. Ikem Asika, Vice President of SWAN in the Zone, made the call in a congratulatory message to the board and management of SEDC on Wednesday in Awka. Asika, who commended…
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Bayern Munich striker Kane doubtful for match against Frankfurt
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is doubtful for their Bundesliga home match against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday due to calf issues. Kane was subbed off at half-time of Bayern’s Champions League last 16 play-off against Celtic on Wednesday evening. After the game, he said, “I need to get checked and see what’s exactly going on.” Ahead of the match, he…
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Entrepreneurs urge support for Africa’s young innovators
Family Worship FC (FWC FC) secured a hard-fought victory over Assess FC on Thursday, winning 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0 in regular time. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win propels FWC FC to the semi-finals of the 2025 FCT President Federation Cup in Abuja. The match, played at the Area…
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Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles face Egypt, S/Africa, Morocco
Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have been drawn to face Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco in the group phase of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON). The seven-time champions will engage the tough opponents in Group B of the tournament scheduled to be held in Côte d’Ivoire from April 26 to May 18. The News Agency…
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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon close to achieving Platinum Label , says GM
Yusuf Ali, the General Manager (GM) of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, says the long-distance race is close to achieving Platinum Label. Alli spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his Teslim Balogun Stadium office in Surulere, Lagos. NAN reports that Platinum Label is a designation given to elite road running events by the World Athletics…
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Dunsin Sports to host Para Table Tennis tournament in Lagos
Organisers of Dunsin Sports Para Table Tennis have disclosed plans to host 2025 edition of the tournament in Lagos in July. A statement by David Bolarinwa, Founder, Dunsin Sports, on Friday, said that this event aimed at showcasing talent of para-athletes and raising awareness of the importance of accessible and adaptive sports. Bolarinwa said the tournamen would feature…
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Manchester United, Tottenham clinch last 16 berths in Europa League
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur shrugged off their Premier League woes as they clinched last 16 berths in the Europa League. United defeated Romania’s FCSB, while Tottenham Hotspur overpowered Sweden’s Elfsborg in their respective fixtures on Thursday. Ruben Amorim’s United failed to break through in the first half, but Diogo Dalot slotted home at the far post on the hour…
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NPFL: 3SC climb to second as Remo Stars survive home scare
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Wednesday sustained their upward surge in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) by beating visiting Nasarawa United FC of Lafia 2-0. In their Match Day 21 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium before a relatively large crowd, the hosts were in command throughout in spite of a few scary moments. Kabiru…
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Rainoil to host tennis tournament in Lagos
Organisers of the “Rainoil National Tennis Open” have disclosed plans to host the 2025 edition of the tournament in Lagos from Feb. 3 to Feb. 9. Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, founder of Rainoil Ltd., represented by his wife, Godrey Ogbechie, made this known during a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that the event, aimed at promoting tennis development…
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Basketball: Elan Coton Crush Delta Force of Asaba
Elan Coton Basketball Club of Republic of Benin on Monday defeated Delta Force of Asaba, 63-59 to register their first win at the ongoing Louis Edem Invitational Basketball Championship in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition, holding at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State, has 10 male teams and eight…
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AFCON 2025: Gusau confident of Nigeria’s qualification chances from Group C
Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament. Reacting to the draw that pitted Nigeria against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C, Gusau said that the draw was fair to the Super Eagles. “It is not a bad group, as I am optimistic…
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