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WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons held by resilient Algeria as Group B concludes

  In a fiercely contested clash at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Nigeria’s Super Falcons were held to a goalless draw by a well-organised Algerian side, despite dominating possession a...

July 14, 2025

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Flying Eagles soar into WAFU-B Boys Cup semifinals with emphatic win over Benin Republic

  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles bounced back in style from their opening draw against Ghana, securing a dominant 4–1 victory over Benin Republic in their final Group A match of the 2025 WA...

July 14, 2025

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Canada shatters records, crushes Nigeria in historic FIBA U-19 Women's World Cup win

  Canada delivered a masterclass in long-range shooting to hand Nigeria a crushing 113–42 defeat at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic, setting a...

July 14, 2025

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Basketball: Nigeria takes landmark win against China

    The Nigerian flag soared high and proud in Brno as history was made at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup. In a thrilling opening-day showdown, Nigeria clinched their first-ever...

July 12, 2025

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WAFCON 2024: Chinwendu Ihezuo's late goal lifts Super Falcons to quarterfinals

  Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana on Thursday night in Casablanca, courtesy of a lat...

July 11, 2025

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Niger United, Safety Shooters, Rima Queens shine on Day 3 of Ardova Handball Premier League

  The third day of action at the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin City, Edo State, saw dominant performances from sides, including safety shooters, Niger United, and Rima Queens....

July 11, 2025

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NPFL promoted quartet confirmed

  Warri Wolves, Wikki Tourists, Kun Khalifat, and Barau FC have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following the conclusion of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Supe...

July 11, 2025

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Super Eagles drop to 44th in latest FIFA rankings

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one spot to 44th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, gaining 2.91 points to bring their total to 1484.26.   The sli...

July 11, 2025

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Grasshoppers, Rivers Queens share spoils as Ardova Handball League heats up in Benin City

  Former Nigerian champions Grasshoppers of Owerri and Rivers Queens battled to a thrilling 23-23 draw on Day Two of the first phase of the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin City,...

July 10, 2025

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D'Tigress star Murjanatu Musa waived by Phoenix Mercury

    D’Tigress centre Murjanatu Musa will no longer suit up for the Phoenix Mercury after the WNBA franchise waived her on Tuesday to make room for veteran forward DeWanna Bonner. &n...

July 09, 2025

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Warri Wolves, Yobe Desert Stars take giant strides in NNL Super 8 Playoffs

  Warri Wolves and Yobe Desert Stars emerged as the biggest winners on Matchday Two of the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoffs, currently holding at the Stephen Keshi Stad...

July 09, 2025

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Nigeria U-19 women's basketball team heads to Czech Republic for FIBA World Cup

  The Nigeria U-19 Women’s Basketball Team has officially departed Abuja for Brno, Czech Republic, where they will compete in the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.  ...

July 08, 2025