Other Sports
18 Nov
Nigeria's representative in the 2023 Africa Club Hockey Championships, Delta Queens Hockey team, begin their campaign on a good note Saturday afternoon, beating the host, Braves of Malawi 17-0.
18 Nov
Nigerian cricket, among the first sports introduced into the country by the colonialists, as come a long way since the turn of the century. From disappearing from the World Cricket League to appearing in its first U-20 World Cup, Nigerian cricket has in recent years witnessed phenomenal growth and everybody associated with the sport agrees…
18 Nov
As the world marks the 2023 Prostrate Cancer Day, Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation, the promoter of new Nigerian National League (NNL) outfit, 1472 FC, which is also a medical outreach, is organising a 3.3km walk to promote fitness and create awareness for the disease. Speaking in Lagos yesterday, Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Martin Ebuwa,…
18 Nov
The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has named a 21-man strong team for the second West African Scrabble Championship (WASC) holding in Lagos at Novatel Hotel, Lekki, from November 22 to 26, 2023.
18 Nov
The 2023 Africa Club Hockey Championships will begin today in Blantyre, Malawi, with Nigeria’s representative in the women’s category, Delta Queens Hockey team of Asaba, eyeing a podium finish. The tournament will end on November 26.
17 Nov
More schools have identified with the first private school swimming competition, which will hold tomorrow in Lagos. Already, 11 schools, including defending champions, Grange, have been certified for the tournament organised by Dynaspro Promotions Limited in collaboration with Advanta Interactive Limited, with the technical backing of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation and Lagos State Swimming Association.…
16 Nov
Niger United and Tojemarine defeated Defenders and Police Machine respectively as the ongoing Ardova Premier Handball League enters day three today.
15 Nov
Over 200 golfers are expected to challenge for glory at the 2023 Ikeja Golf Club Championship.The Club Captain, Sina Akinyemi, told journalists yesterday at the Ikeja Golf Club that the championship would be special, as it coincides with the 55th anniversary of the club.
15 Nov
The West African University Games (WAUG) is back, this time in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ife, Nigeria, and the excitement is palpable. The WAUG is a multi-sport event for student-athletes from all over West Africa, and it is expected to attract thousands of participants from over 200 universities. Regarded as one of the most prestigious…
14 Nov
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has said that the state would host its sports festival in 2024 as part of its sports development and also prepare the state for the next National Sports Festival (NSF), where it targets a top-three finish. ' Mbah, who rued the decline in sports development and pedigree of Enugu…
13 Nov
Port Harcourt-based Gift Willy, at the weekend, overhauled the field to win the fourth CIO Classic at the Python Golf Club in the Rivers State capital.
13 Nov
Leaders of the first stanza of the male and female categories of the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League, Niger United of Minna, and Safety Babes of Abuja, will return to court tomorrow in Lagos to continue their quest to win the competition.
Sport
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The curtains fell on the grand spectacle that was AmuwoGames 2023, leaving a legacy of triumphs, unity, and community excellence. The closing ceremony, hosted in Ward B of Amuwo-Odofin, was a culmination of a month-long celebration of sportsmanship, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the Amuwo-Odofin community. The founder, Oluwaseun Ayeni, expressed gratitude to all…
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Peter Rufai, an ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, says errors in the goalkeeping department of the national team should be urgently attended to before the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire.
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Super Falcons’ striker, Asisat Oshoala, Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Coach, Randy Waldrum, are among contenders in the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) final shortlist for the 2023 Awards.
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Fresh from leading Rivers United to a 3-0 defeat of Angola’s Academica do Lobito in their first game of the group stage of the 2023 CAF Confederation Cup, Coach Stanley Eguma has boasted that his boys can match any opposition thrown at them, no matter the venue.
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Razzl, the dynamic and vibrant beverage brand recognised for its unique taste and sensation, a product of Ultimum Limited, has announced its prestigious partnership as the exclusive official soft drink brand of the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons duo Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Randy Waldrum made the final cut in the different categories in the 2023 CAF Women’s award. Oshoala and Nnadozie are included in the final 10 shortlist for the Women’s Player of the Year category. In the Goalkeeper of the Year award category, Nnadozie is…
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Bruno Fernandes says Alejandro Garnacho's wonder goal in Manchester United's victory against Everton proved the Argentine teenager can be "something special".
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Olivier Giroud will carry AC Milan's Champions League hopes on his broad shoulders on Tuesday when the veteran striker lines up against Borussia Dortmund at the San Siro.
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Atletico Madrid are depending on the red-hot Antoine Griezmann to book them a place in the Champions League knock-out rounds on Tuesday at Feyenoord.
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West Ham United have been linked with a move for FC Porto and Nigeria left-back Zaidu Sanusi ahead of the January transfer window. According to TEAMtalk, West Ham are working hard to find a new left-back ahead of the opening of the winter. Aaron Cresswell was close to leaving the Hammers in the summer whilst…