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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...

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Ikorodu City defeat Bayelsa United |

Ikorodu City put up a brave fight on Wednesday, securing a 3–2 home victory over visitors Bayelsa United FC in a thrilling encounter...

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Nigeria maintains leadership status in Wrestling, wins 10 gold African Senior Wrestling Championship

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Team Nigeria’s contingent to the 2025 African Senior Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, maintained its status as one of...