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AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Nigeria 3 : 2 Libya

Odion Ighalo has showed Nigerians his true super power yet again, as the Super Eagles edged Libya 3-2 in their African Cup of Nations qualifier, on Tuesday in Sfax, Tunisia. A brace from Ighalo, and one goal from Ahmed Musa

Lagos City Marathon Eyes IAAF Silver Label

As preparations for the 2019 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM) begin, organizers have revealed plans to take the race a notch higher with an International Association of Athletics Federation Silver Label in view. Silver Label Speaking

Badminton: Mutual Benefits Championships 2nd Edition Fixed For November 6th

Plans to host the second edition of the Mutual Benefits National Badminton Championships in Lagos, have been set in order by the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN). Registration for the championships The games will hold from 6th of November till

Did You Know? How Great Is Badminton In Nigeria?

Badminton is a racquet sport — usually played as singles (with one player on either side) or doubles (with two players per side) — played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across a net. Although Badminton is relatively unpopular in

Weekend Highlights: Amputee Donation, Super Eagles Trash Libya 4-0

Super Eagles Donate ₦6m To Nigerian Amputee Football Team An act of providence, prayers answered, or their faith at work — however you would choose to call it; the Nigerian Amputee football team will be representing Nigeria this year, at

Olaide Fijabi In Bad Shape For Super Lightweight Title Defense

Africa Boxing Union (ABU), Super Lightweight champion, Olaide Fijabi, may miss his title defense bout in Dakar, Senegal, due an injury he sustained while in training on Saturday. The Nigerian, who defeated Tanzanian boxer, Shedrach Ignas Koberto, to claim the

60 Million Female Footballers By 2026 – FIFA

The world football governing body, FIFA, has revealed plans to double the number of female footballers worldwide. This much needed change has come in a time where feminists in Nigerian and around the world cry for a dissolve of the

“We Will Handle Libya Like Cameroon” — Rohr

Super Eagles technical head, coach Gernot Rohr, has said his team must be very canny as they prepare to face Libya on Saturday for the first leg of their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria will take on Libya

Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: The Career Of Super Eagles Icon, Rashidi Yekini

Six years after the death of an icon, Nigeria still remembers Rashidi Yekini vividly for his great confidence and skill on the ball, which helped Nigeria gain world football recognition. The seasoned striker was one of the trailblazers that cleared

WBC Rules In Favor Of Joshua Vs Wilder-Fury Winner

A potential mega-bout between Anthony Joshua and the winner of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury’s clash on December is the topic on everyone’s lips in world boxing. However, without a sanction by the WBC (World Boxing Council), the title-fight would

Why Tyson Fury And Deontay Wilder Want To Fight Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua is currently the biggest scrapper in World boxing, and everyone, including the little guys in the sport, want a shot at him. Since wishes are not horses, only two guys – Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury – stand

Pinnick Revives Amputee Footballers Dreams With Huge Donation

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has restored hope to the amputee national team, with a promise of ₦2.5 million and $5,000 to enable them attend this year’s Amputee World Cup in Mexico. Pinnick made the donation

‘I Will Justify My Club’s Huge Investment On Me’ — Musa

Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, is very determined to justify the big investment Saudi club, Al Nassr, made in snatching him from Premier League side, Leicester City FC. The Nigerian who was instrumental for Nigeria at the Russia 2018 FIFA

Did You Know? The First Nigerian To Win A Heavyweight Title

Boxing has existed as a sport in North Africa since 4000 BC. Back then, it was known as pugilism — which means sweet science. In the years that followed, the fight sport in which two men wearing tights and protective

“Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight Will Be Against A WBO Challenger” – Hearn

Just as many have speculated, Anthony Joshua’s next fight may be against a WBO mandatory challenger. In an interview with Sky Sports, Matchroom promoter, Eddie Hearn, says he believes that Dillian Whyte could be Joshua’s next mandatory challenger. Although Whyte

Who Is The Biggest Boxer In The World?

You might agree that Anthony Joshua is the biggest boxer in the world right now. The British-Nigerian currently holds three out of four heavyweight titles and has done well enough to defend his right to hold onto his belts time

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