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WAFCON 2024: Chinwendu Ihezuo's late goal lifts Super Falcons to quarterfinals

  Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana on Thursday night in Casablanca, courtesy of a lat...

July 11, 2025

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Niger United, Safety Shooters, Rima Queens shine on Day 3 of Ardova Handball Premier League

  The third day of action at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin City, Edo State, saw dominant performances from sides, including safety shooters, Niger United, and Rima Queens....

July 11, 2025

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NPFL promoted quartet confirmed

  Warri Wolves, Wikki Tourists, Kun Khalifat, and Barau FC have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following the conclusion of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Supe...

July 11, 2025

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Super Eagles drop to 44th in latest FIFA rankings

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one spot to 44th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, gaining 2.91 points to bring their total to 1484.26.   The sli...

July 11, 2025

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Grasshoppers, Rivers Queens share spoils as Ardova Handball League heats up in Benin City

  Former Nigerian champions Grasshoppers of Owerri and Rivers Queens battled to a thrilling 23-23 draw on Day Two of the first phase of the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin City,...

July 10, 2025

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D'Tigress star Murjanatu Musa waived by Phoenix Mercury

    D’Tigress centre Murjanatu Musa will no longer suit up for the Phoenix Mercury after the WNBA franchise waived her on Tuesday to make room for veteran forward DeWanna Bonner. &n...

July 09, 2025

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Warri Wolves, Yobe Desert Stars take giant strides in NNL Super 8 Playoffs

  Warri Wolves and Yobe Desert Stars emerged as the biggest winners on Matchday Two of the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoffs, currently holding at the Stephen Keshi Stad...

July 09, 2025

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Nigeria U-19 women's basketball team heads to Czech Republic for FIBA World Cup

  The Nigeria U-19 Women’s Basketball Team has officially departed Abuja for Brno, Czech Republic, where they will compete in the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.  ...

July 08, 2025

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Tobi Amusan finishes second in Stacked 100m hurdles at Prefontaine Classic

    World record holder Tobi Amusan clocked 12.38 seconds to place second in a fiercely competitive women’s 100m hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.   Jamaic...

July 08, 2025

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Super Falcons soar past Tunisia in WAFCON 2024 opener

    A fourth-minute strike from six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, set the tone as the Super Falcons cruised to a commanding 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening game of...

July 07, 2025

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Eric Chelle names 35-man provisional squad for CHAN 2024

    Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 35-man provisional list for Nigeria’s home-based national team ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which w...

July 06, 2025

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2024/25 NNL Super 8 Playoffs kick off in Asaba

    The 2024/25 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs began on a quiet note at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Saturday, with just two goals scored across four matches in bo...

July 06, 2025