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Oluwaseun Oyediji

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NAWIS Under Pressure as Women in Sports Battle Interference, Imposition Ahead of AFN Elections

By Seun Oyediji    The race to elect a representative for the new board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is heating up — but far from being a routine exercise in sports a...

June 09, 2025

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BAL: Rivers Hoopers falter to US Monastir in BAL Playoffs opener

    The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs tipped off on Saturday with a tough loss for Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers, who were defeated 89-81 by Tunisia’s US Monastir at...

June 08, 2025

Sports

A brighter chapter begins as Rivers State SWAN factions reconcile

  By Ekpor Temple   After months of division and internal strife, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Rivers State Chapter, turned a new page on Friday, 6 June 2025, as warr...

June 08, 2025

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Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 To Begin In July

  The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has announced that the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 will be held in July 2025 in Edo State.   According to a statement...

June 07, 2025

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Federation Elections: NSC announces Election Petitions and Appeals Committees to uphold integrity

    The Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has formally inaugurated two vital committees —the Election Petitions Committee and the Election Appeals Committee—as part of its strate...

June 07, 2025

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Super Eagles maintain unbeaten run under Eric Chelle with 1-1 draw against Russia

    An under-strength Nigeria side held Russia’s in-form Sbornaya to a 1-1 draw in an entertaining friendly match in Moscow on Friday.   Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defen...

June 06, 2025

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Rivers Hoopers reveal final 13-man roster for BAL Playoffs

    Rivers Hoopers have officially announced their final 13-man roster in preparation for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs and finals taking place in Pretoria, South Africa. &n...

June 06, 2025

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Morocco seals partnership deal with United Kingdom ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup

In a major advancement for the preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Morocco and the United Kingdom formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday in Salé, close to Rabat. This ag...

June 04, 2025

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SWAN National Convention commends Ogun State, charts path for improved Sports Festival hosting

    The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has praised the Ogun State Government and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for their successful organization of the 22nd National S...

June 01, 2025

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Kano State Government declares Monday as Public holiday for bereaved athletes

Governor Yusuf has proclaimed Monday as a public holiday to express sympathy for the families of the bereaved Kano athletes.   Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has conveyed profoun...

June 01, 2025

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Music Meets Football: Saheed Osupa Visits Water FC’s MK Makanjuola

  Renowned Nigerian Fuji music artist, King Saheed Osupa, has expressed his admiration for the esteemed football administrator and agent, MK Makanjuola Nureni Muala, acknowledging his significan...

May 31, 2025

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Black Saturday: Tragic accident claim lives of Kano State contingents from 2024 National Sports Festival

    A tragic accident has resulted in the loss of lives among athletes from Kano.   A catastrophic event on the Dakatsalle bridge has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 athletes...

May 31, 2025