From borrowed racket to the world stage: Quadri Yusuf’s squash journey
Spread the love Seven years ago, Quadri Yusuf was just another curious 10- year-old boy in a Lagos neighbourhood when two childhood friends walked into his home carrying…
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AFN celebrates Ajayi, Amusan, Ezekiel, Others After Great Outing At Diamond League… as Team Nigeria wins more gold in Dakar
Spread the love The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has hailed the heroic outing of sprint sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi, in his debut…
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First Lady lauds Northern Derby for preserving cultural heritage, horse racing
Spread the love The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has commended the Northern Derby for preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage through horse racing and equestrian sports. Tinubu gave the…
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CAA U18/U20 Region II: Nigerian youngsters shine with 14 medals
Spread the love Nigeria’s young athletes delivered an outstanding opening-day performance at the ongoing Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Region II Championships in Dakar, Senegal, winning eight…
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FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde’s extraordinary journey from outsiders to global inspiration
Spread the love Few stories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup captured global imagination quite like Cape Verde’s remarkable rise from overlooked outsiders into genuine tournament favourites and…
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World Cup: France break Paraguay resistance 1-0 to earn quarter-final berth
Spread the love France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals after a disciplined and patient…
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Kano Pillars appoint Ogunmodede as Technical Adviser
Spread the love The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede as new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season. According…
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ABU hails NSC for transforming Nigeria’s sports sector
Spread the love Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has commended the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, for leading reforms that were transforming Nigeria’s…
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NSC reaffirms commitment to hockey revival
Spread the love Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed Federal Government commitment to revitalise hockey through infrastructure, grassroots development and domestic competitions. At…
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Okpebholo seeks wider support as UNIBEN launches ₦100bn Trust Development Fund
Spread the love Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on corporate organisations, alumni, philanthropists and development partners to support the University of Benin’s ₦100 billion Trust…