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Gumel condoles family of late Abdullahi, president of Taekwondo

Engr. Habu Gumel, president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, says the Olympic Movement Nigeria is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Saidu Abdullahi. Until his demise, he was...

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...

How Nigerian boxer slumps, dies during bout in Ghana

A former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju died in Ghana during a boxing bout...

Gumel re-elected unopposed as ANOCA Treasurer-General in Algiers

March 16, 2025 - Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel has been re-elected unopposed as the Treasurer-General of the African...

Amaju Pinnick Narrowly Loses FIFA Council Seat

By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s candidate, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, very narrowly failed to retain his FIFA Council seat, losing by...
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NOC creates a Safeguard Commission to  Promote Safe Sport

 Nigeria Olympic Committee has Inaugurated a Safeguard Commission to promote safe sport, according to Tony Nezianya, NOC's Public Relation Officer.  The new commission aligns...

Richarlison denies influencing Conte’s departure

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has denied reports that he gave the club an ultimatum to sack former coach Antonio Conte and said he regrets not living up to the Italian's expectations.

Istanbul Photo Awards is a ‘global competition’ – jury member

Talented photojournalists worldwide value competition, respect jury, says Cameron Spencer, Getty Images' chief sports photojournalist.

Mauritania recalls Ba for African Cup of Nations

Mauritania recalled former Ligue 1 midfielder El Hadji Ba and handed a first call-up to teenager Oumar Ngom as coach Amir Abdou unveiled his 27-man squad for next month’s African Cup of Nations finals in the Ivory Coast.

Nigeria’s Oshoala poses biggest threat to England, says Carney

England must beware of Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala when they face the African nation for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brisbane on Monday, according to Karen Carney.

Paris Olympics: Medals table as at mid-day Wednesday

Paris Olympics: Medals table as at mid-day Wednesday Paris, France - Here are the latest medals table as at mid-day on Wednesday. Tabulate under Gold, Silver,...
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