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Nigeria Set to Dazzle at 35th Africa Handball Championships

The Nigerian male handball team, represented by the Kano State team, has departed for Marakech, Morocco, ahead of the 35th African Handball Championships. The Technical Director of the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Musa Hamza, explained that the team departed

Nigerian Celebrities to Play Football for a Cause

Ever wondered what Naeto C looks like in a football jersey? Do you want to see The Chairman, MI, score a goal live? Will Seyi Law make a good goalkeeper? You have the chance to satisfy your curiosity and more

Keshi Recieves Final Warning from FIFA

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has been warned by the World’s football governing body, FIFA, to watch his conduct in future. The former defender turned coach had a spat with the former national team coach of Malawi, Tom Saintfiet ahead

International Participation Expected at Lagos Chess Classics

International players will be visiting Nigeria to participate in the Lagos Chess Classics, to hold from 8th to 11th, October at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere. The event is endorsed by the World Chess Federation

Governor Akpabio Honoured at Scrabble Gala Night

The Association of African Scrabble Federations, (ASF), has named Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, as the Pillar of African Scrabble at a gala night that closed the 7th Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classics (GAISC), in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Ike Diogu Returns to the NBA; Joins NY KNicks

Nigerian basketball star, Ike Diogu has been snapped up by the New York Knicks. The 31-year old forward signing was announced by the New York based club on Friday. Diogu has had a nomadic career since being picked by Golden

Nigerians in the English Premier League

SUNDERLAND 1-3 LIVERPOOL Victor Moses made the Liverpool lineup for Luis Suarez return to action in the league after serving his 10-game suspension for biting Chelsea defender, Branislav Ivanovic at Anfield towards the end of last season. The Uruguayan grabbed

CAF Lists Host Cities for 2015 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), which is responsible for governing football in the continent, has penned down the host cities for Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in two years time. Unsurprisingly Rabat was chosen to host the games.

CBN To Award Winner of Football Competition N2 Million

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the winner of its 2013 All Financial Institutions Football Competition (AFIFC) will receive a prize money of N2million. The competition, jointly organized with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will have the

Afrobasket 2013: Coach Ayo Bakare Responds to 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers recently played at the 2013 FIBA Africa Championship (Afrobasket), hosted in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 20th to 31st August, 2013. Basketball pundits across the nation were surprised that the team was ousted Senegal in

Unity Cup Football Competition Kicks Off in October

The National Project Director of Unity Cup football competition, Moses Ebahor, has announced that the event will be launched 3rd October, 2013 in Abuja, with an unveiling and fund raising ceremony. Then the games will begin 10th October from selected

Nigerians in the English Premier League

Chelsea 2-0 Fulham John Mikel Obi grabbed the headlines on Saturday when he scored his first goal in 158 games to seal a derby win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder had never scored in the Premier League

World Cup Playoff: Coach Keshi Announces Super Eagles Squad for Ethiopia

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced his squad for the World Cup playoff against Ethiopia slated for October. The game, the first of two legs, will be played in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on October 12. Familiar faces like John

Mikel Obi’s First League Goal for Chelsea Ends 7-year Drought

John Mikel Obi scored his first league goal for Chelsea over the weekend in the side’s 2-0 home win over neighbours, Fulham at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder scored in the 84th minute to hand Jose Mourinho’s men their first win

Emeka Okafor Out Indefinitely with Neck Injury

Emeka Okafor, Washington Wizards Centre and University of Connecticut alumnus, is out indefinitely from the team roster after being diagnosed with a herniated C4 cervical disc. A statement from the 6’10 big man reflected a mood of devastation, noting that

2014 African Nations Championship Fixtures

The draws for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be hosted by South Africa was held yesterday. The tournament is strictly for all the home-based players in the local leagues around the African continent. The home-based Super Eagles, who

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