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Proud Lagos-born talent – Sanwoolu hails Morotoluwa Ojomo for Super Bowl Win

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Nigerian-born American football player Morotoluwa Ojomo on his Super Bowl victory with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, securing their second-ever Super Bowl title and halting the Chiefs’ bid for a historic third consecutive National Football

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WBC-ABU Amateur Tournament:Akintola, Anine Claim Titles As Nigeria Dominates Maiden Event

The maiden World Boxing Council-Africa Boxing Union amateur tournament, concluded in Lagos over the weekend, saw Nigerian boxers won 10 out of 11 bouts decided on the final day of the keenly contested championship. 42 boxers from eight countries across Africa participated in various weight categories at the tournament, held at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas

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Patrick Mahomes vows to come back stronger after Super Bowl Loss

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has sent a warning to the rest of the NFL, vowing to come back stronger and more motivated after his team’s 40-22 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59. Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, was visibly emotional after the game, but his message was clear: this

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NRFF appoints National Coaches for Rugby Rising Play Nigeria, A Girl-Child Program

The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced the appointment of 15 coaches to spearhead Rugby Rising Play Nigeria, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting girl-child participation in rugby across the nation Rugby Rising Play is World Rugby’s first bespoke girls participation programme designed to support efforts in introducing teenage girls to rugby in a

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Why we inaugurates elite Athletes and Podium Board – NSC

The National Sports Commission’s Elites Athletes and Podium board has been officially inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko. The board which has former Nigerian international Yusuf Ali as chief Executive officer, has been charged to swing into action with the objective to ensure a sustainable scientific system for Nigeria athletes discovery

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NSC praises Junior Female Yellow Greens for historic performance at U19 Cricket World Cup

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded the Junior Female Yellow Greens for their outstanding achievements at the T20 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia, where they made history as Nigeria’s first female cricket team to qualify for the prestigious tournament. The team’s remarkable journey to the World Cup, coupled with their impressive performances

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‘We are bringing the world to Lagos’ – Yucateco reflects on Maiden WBC Amateur Boxing Championship

Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, the CEO of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, expressed his pride and excitement about bringing such a prestigious event to Nigeria. The first-ever WBC amateur boxing tournament in Africa is set to take place in Lagos. Lagos is preparing to host a historic event in African boxing as the inaugural Yucateco World Boxing Council

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Nigerian Hockey clubs gear up for African Championship in Egypt

Nigerian hockey clubs are preparing to compete in the prestigious Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC) in Ismailia, Egypt. The 35th men’s and 26th women’s editions of the tournament will bring together top hockey teams from across the continent from January 30th to February 7th, 2025. Nigeria will be represented by three women’s teams: Kada

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Nigeria’s women’s cricket team defeats Ireland but is eliminated from the World Cup

In a nail-biting finish, Nigeria’s U19 women’s cricket team secured a thrilling 6-run victory against Ireland in their final Super Six stage match at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.   The match, played early Wednesday morning saw Nigeria defend a low total with exceptional bowling and fielding. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Sports News

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Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji wins Gold at Para Badminton

Nigerian Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji has made history again, clinching the gold medal at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2025. Bolaji dominated the women’s SL3 final, defeating Sweden’s Hillevi Salomonsson 2-0 (21-1, 21-2) on Sunday. Bolaji’s impressive performance throughout the tournament included straight-set victories over Shahinda Mohamed, Basma Nabil-Fawzy, and Elizabeth Puma. This win

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