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April 19, 2022

2018 NBA Africa Game: Team World Edge Team Africa 96-92 Team World edged Team Africa 96-92 at the 2018 NBA Africa Game on Saturday at Sun Arena at Time Square in Pretoria, South Africa. The 2018 NBA Africa Game was played in support of national hero, Nelson Mandela’s foundation as part of the 2018 Basketball … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

FIBA World Cup Qualifiers; D’Tigers Trash Uganda, Advance To Final Round D’Tigers captain, Ike Diogu, has yet again led his team to game dominance, this time against an outclassed Ugandan side. Nigeria 109 – 66 Uganda The Nigerian men’s senior basketball team defeated Uganda 109-66 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

World Cup: Nigeria Vs Croatia The whole of Nigeria sat at the edge of their seat Saturday evening to watch the Super Eagles first 2018 World Cup match against Croatia. We conceded two goals to the European team. No doubt both teams were star-studded, however it was quite clear from Saturday’s game that Croatia  (though … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

NPFL Weekend Recap Rivers United, Sunshine Stars, Kwara United win State FA Cup, Rangers lose. Rivers United proved their state dominance as they defeated rivals Go Round FC 2-0 to successfully retain the cup. In Akure, Sunshine Stars triumphed over Akure City 1-0 at the Akure Sports Complex to become Ondo State FA Cup holders … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

Flying Eagles Advance in U-20 African Qualifiers Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles have made it through to the final round of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after they ousted Guinea Bissau 1-0 in their second bout at the UJ Esuene Stadium on Sunday to make it through to the finals on 3-2 … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

Pillars, Three Points Away From Topping NPFL Table Kano Pillars, on Sunday brought the gap between them and Nigeria Professional Football League table toppers, Lobi Stars to two points as they defeated Katsina United 3-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium . Junior Lokosa, as always is the man with the moves that paved the climb for … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

Eyimba off to a great start against Djoliba in CAF Confederations Cup opener Nigeria’s sole club in the CAF Confederations Cup, Eyimba FC, had a great start with their group opener on Sunday as they defeated competition Djoliba 2-0 in an impressive 90 mins encounter. The first half of the game saw Djoliba prove why … Continue reading Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

CAFCC: Eyimba Fc Drawn With Williamsville Athletic & Two Others In Group C The only Nigerian club left in the CAF Confederations Cup, Eyimba International Football Club, have been drawn into Group C alongside Djoliba, Williamsville Athletic Club and CARA Brazzaville in the CAF Confederation Cup draw on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt. Major Group C … Continue reading SPORTS: Weekend Highlights

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April 19, 2022

Eyimba FC Qualify For CAFCC Eyimba International Football Club on Sunday qualified for the group stage of the CAF confederations cup (CAFCC). Eyimba FC defeated Energie FC of Benin Republic 3-2 in the second leg of their CAFCC qualifying rounds game at the U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar. The Aba based team successfully held their own … Continue reading Weekend Highlights: 16-18 March, 2018

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April 19, 2022

Round-Up NPFL: Lobi Stars Top NPFL Table Lobi stars moved to the pinnacle of the Nigeria Professional Football League table on 23 points after defeating rugged Katsina United 1-0 at the Aper Aku Stadium on Sunday. The winning goal of the matchup came from seasoned forward, David Tyavkase in the 69th minute. Yobe Stars Jinx … Continue reading Sports Weekend Highlights

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