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NOC plans to mark 2026 Olympic Day on June 27

Àbuja, April 7, 2026 – Under the global auspices of Olympic Solidarity, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Sport- For-All Commission are proud to announce the 2026 Olympic...

Why Eritrean national team players defect in South Africa

In a shocking development, seven players from the Eritrean senior national team have reportedly gone missing in South Africa, refusing...

Are women now better poised for dynamic leadership roles?

Are women now better poised for dynamic leadership roles in Nigeria's sports administration? The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in...

Man City defeats Arsenal 2-0 to lift Carabao Cup

Manchester City has claimed the first piece of silverware of this season, after it defeated Arsenal 2-0 to...

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...
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Gumel expresses his deep sadness over Eleyae’s death

Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has expressed his deep sadness over the death of an athletic icon, Dr Awoture Eleyae, OLY.

Footballer Abubakar Lawal dies after falling from mall balcony…

Abubakar Lawal, a 29-year-old Nigerian footballer with Uganda's Vipers Sports Club, tragically passed away after falling from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade...

Arsenal fight back to draw 2-2 at Sporting Lisbon

Premier League leaders Arsenal did enough to hold Sporting Lisbon to a 2-2 draw in a lively first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday.

Asensio, Vinicius earn Real win over 10-man Valencia

Marco Asensio and Vinicius Jr. scored second-half goals to earn Real Madrid a solid 2-0 win over struggling Valencia on Thursday as the visitors finished the match with 10 men.

2024 FIFA U-17 WWC: Nigerian team leaves for competition

Abuja, Nigeria - Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, departed the country for Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, ahead of...

Brazilian Marcelo retires at 36 after glorious career

Brazilian football legend Marcelo has officially announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 36. The left-back, who earned 58 caps for...
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