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How 7 Nigerian strikers fared in Europe

By John Ogunsemore   Nigerian strikers in some of Europe’s best leagues put up a showing for their respective clubs in the 2024-2025...

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NSC considering inviting foreign-based athletes to subsequent sports festivals |

The National Sports Commission says it is considering foreign-based athletes to participate in subsequent National Sports Festivals. The commission’s chairman, Shehu Dikko, stated...

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Bayelsa soars with 30 gold, 12 silver, 13 bronze + Medals table |

Team Bayelsa has maintained its lead on the medals table at the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State. Bayelsa garnered 30...

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NSC Disqualifies Six Athletes for failing anti Doping Tests

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The National Sports Commission, NSC, has disqualified six athletes in the on-going National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024...

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23 states arrive Ogun for national sports festival |

No fewer than 23 states have arrived in Ogun State for the National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged: “Gateway Games 2024.” The News Agency...

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Awoniyi out of induced coma after surgery

By John Ogunsemore Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi was woken from an induced coma Wednesday following abdominal surgery. The Nottingham Forest star was...

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Nigeria defeat Senegal, qualify for semifinal, World Cup |

Nigeria held their nerve to secure a place in the semifinals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and World...

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Chinese govt expresses regret over Nigerian Athletes’ inability to participate in Guangzhou World Athletics Relays

…Says statement issued by AFN clearly inconsistent with facts From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Embassy of China in Nigeria has expressed regret over...