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Due to insufficient government funds, D'Tigers, despite commitments from 2020 Olympians, will miss the AfroBasket Qualifiers, forfeiting their chance to participate in the main tournament next year. Flight tickets for team members remain unbooked due to financial constraints. Social media is...
Quadri Aruna Jr., son of Nigerian table tennis legend Quadri Aruna, has achieved a significant milestone, securing the Bronze medal at the Under-11 World Table Tennis Youth Contender Cup. In a dazzling showcase of talent and skill, the young prodigy follows in his father's footsteps, making a...
Image Credit: Sandro Halank Bayern Munich's manager, Thomas Tuchel, is set to leave the club at the end of the current season, a year earlier than initially planned. Tuchel, who assumed the role in March 2023, played a pivotal role in securing last season's Bundesliga title for Bayern...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed that the preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will unfold today at its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. This pivotal event marks the beginning of the journey towards AFCON 2025, with CAF emphasizing the significance of this...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been accorded a distinguished chieftaincy title, "The Pride of Egbema Kingdom," by the traditional ruler of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Nzeobi Evaritus Amida. The honor is in recognition of Nwabali's exceptional performance for the Super...
Despite a challenging 100-48 loss to the USA, Nigeria's national women's basketball team, D'Tigress, secured qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This accomplishment followed Senegal's loss to hosts Belgium, coupled with Nigeria's earlier victory over Senegal. The Antwerp...
Manchester City faced a setback in their pursuit of a fourth successive title with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. The intensity of the Premier League title race heightened as Raheem Sterling's first-half goal for Chelsea was countered by Rodri's late equalizer. Manchester City manager Pep...
In a crucial clash, Manchester City's pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive title was hindered by a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Former City winger Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 41st minute, curling a shot into the far corner. City...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State hosted Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and the Rivers Hoopers, the latest National Basketball League champions, at the Rivers State Government House. During the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers, Governor Fubara announced a...
Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, has confirmed that Nigerian winger Alex Iwobi is in good mental condition despite facing online abuse from fans following Nigeria's loss in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. The 27-year-old, who deleted his Instagram posts in response to the backlash, has...
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