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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the appointment of Nigeria’s Olufunke Oshonaike, Africa’s most decorated female table tennis player, to the IOC Athletes’ Commission. The announcement was made on Thursday as the global body introduced five new members to the influential commission. Oshonaike, a seven time Olympian who featured in every Olympic Games […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the group draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to hold in Morocco, setting the stage for a series of mouth watering clashes as top teams prepare for continental glory. Host nation Morocco headline Group A, where they will face Mali, Zambia, and […]
Fulham delivered a spirited late surge but ultimately fell 5–4 to Manchester City in a pulsating Premier League encounter on Tuesday night. Despite trailing 5–1 with less than 20 minutes to play, Marco Silva’s men mounted a dramatic fightback driven by outstanding performances from Nigerian duo Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi, who contributed three of […]
Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a provisional list of 55 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and […]
A policy shift aimed at achieving efficiency and financial sustainability, the National Sports Festival (NSF) has significantly reduced the number of medal events on its calendar. The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, announced the decision, confirming that the festival’s program has been trimmed to 20 sports. Under the new […]
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has expressed overwhelming confidence in the country’s ability to achieve sporting greatness, attributing the potential to a deep reservoir of talented administrators and professionals. Speaking following the conclusion of the National Council on Sports meeting held in Cross Rivers State, Olopade asserted that […]
Morocco’s sweeping football transformation, driven by long term investment, modern infrastructure, and a clear national strategy, is now yielding results that are reshaping the sport across Africa. At the heart of this rise is the Mohammed VI Football Academy, established in 2009 as part of a state-backed effort to overhaul youth development. Verified reports show […]
Enyimba FC have moved swiftly to stabilize their team, appointing Crown FC coach, Deji Ayeni, as their new head coach. Ayeni, who officially resumes duties today, will take charge ahead of Sunday’s high profile NPFL encounter against Rangers in Aba. The Ilesa born tactician brings valuable experience to the table, having enjoyed successful spells […]
Preparations for the maiden edition of the West Africa Para Games have been concluded, according to Victor Achakpo, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC). Addressing journalists at the official press conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Achakpo disclosed that the groundbreaking event will welcome more than 700 athletes from across West Africa, with Team Nigeria […]
Moroccan giant RS Berkane have officially arrived in Uyo ahead of their CAF Champions League group stage showdown with Rivers United, scheduled for Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The North African side touched down at Victor Attah International Airport at exactly 4:05pm on Wednesday, where they were warmly received by officials of Rivers […]