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NFF appeals FIFA’s decision on petition against DR Congo

By Dianabasi Effiong The General Secretary, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the appeal process on the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected Nigeria's petition against the Democratic Republic...

How Henry Nwosu ex-Super Eagles midfielder died at 62

A former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has died, aged 62. The death of the Imo State-born midfielder was...

Why Angola cancel pre-World Cup friendlies against Iran, Jordan

Angola have cancelled planned friendlies this month against Jordan and Iran, the Angolan Football Federation said in a...

Handball Federation mourns veteran sports journalist Niyi Oyeleke

The President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Jibril Saidu Ojih (FNIQS), has expressed deep sorrow over...

Shock as Gumel, Olympic family mourn Acquatic Federation president

It is with a heart shattered by grief that I on behalf of the board and the Olympic...
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Weightlifters, officials depart Lagos for IWF Championship in Saudi Arabia

Six Nigerian weightlifters and three officials on Tuesday, departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation, IWF Championship.

NOC, Olympic Solidarity to run admin course in Ibadan

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and Sunshine School are enthusiastically preparing to co-host an insightful Sports Administration Course in the vibrant city of Ibadan,...

How Barca restore Liga lead in Girona Romp

Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace as Barcelona eased to a 4-1 victory over Girona to move three points clear at the top of La...

Burkina Faso in WAFU B U-17 AFCON qualifying title

Accra, May 29, 2024 - Burkina Faso were crowned champions of the WAFU Zone B Under-17 AFCON qualifying tournament after a pulsating 3-1 victory...

NOC/Sports Ministry unveil athletes list for Paris 2024 Games

July 25, 2024 - A team of 84 Nigerian athletes is set to represent the nation at the Paris Olympics, scheduled to kick off...

Nigeria to celebrate King’s Baton Relay ahead of Glasgow Games

The King’s Baton Relay will be hosted in Nigeria between June 15 and June 18, 2025, under the auspices of Commonwealth Sport and the...
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