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Famingos Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Final, Pip Brazil 3-1

By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria's Women's Team, the Flamengos on Wednesday defeated their Brazilian counterparts 3-1 in the semi-final match to reach the finals at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World...

FIFA Reportedly Allowed Ineligible DR Congo Player In 2026 World Cup

By Paul MacInnesFIFA, the world football governing body, allowed the Democratic Republic of Congo to compete in this year's...

NOC Hosts Good Governance Seminar for Sports Chiefs

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) will host a two-day Good Governance Seminar for presidents of National Sports Federations...

NOC, Aquatics Federation Set for Level 2 Coaching Course

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and Nigeria Aquatics Federation will hold a Level 2 Technical Coaching Course from...

Victor Osimhen Emerges Star Of 2025 Nigerian Pitch Awards

By Edwin Nwachukwu Galatasaray superstar Victor Osimhen emerged as the star of the 2025 Nigerian Pitch Awards held on...
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Fouad Oki wins Lagos FA Chairmanship election

Fouad Oki, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, has been elected Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA).

African footballing legend Salif Keita dies aged 76

Malian forward Salif Keita, the winner of the first African Footballer of the Year award in 1970 and one of the continent’s sporting legends, died in Bamako on Saturday at the age of 76, the country’s football federation said.

Let’s save our Paris 2024 Olympic dreams – NOC

Engr Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has renewed his call on stakeholders in the sports sector to test-run their readiness for the 2024 Olympic Games by using the African Games for both qualification and awareness-creation.

NOC congratulates Badminton on impressive outing at African meet

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has congratulated Francis Orbih, president, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) and their players on their impressive outing at the...

Group draw for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Following the final qualifying playoffs, here is the draw for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to Aug. 20:

Adesanya stuns Pereira to reclaim UFC middleweight crown

Israel Adesanya pulled off a stunning knockout win over Alex Pereira to reclaim the middleweight crown at UFC 287 at the Kaseya Centre on Saturday.
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