Coming off the 2-0 victory over Rwanda last Friday, it seemed as though the Super Eagles of Nigeria were on course to complete the first phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification redemption until a late twist against the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday flipped the script. […]
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria reignited hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali on Friday, March 21. It was a winning start for Eric Chelle thanks to Victor Osimhen’s brace, which ended Nigeria’s seven-game winless run in FIFA World […]
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The prestige of Nigeria’s Super Falcons as the most successful women’s African national team of all time owes much to the squad’s rich and diverse player makeup. Over the years, the team has united talent from across Nigeria and beyond, and its current roster maintains the legacy, featuring marquee players like defender Ashleigh Plumptre, among […]
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Veteran Nigerian table tennis player Quadri Aruna is once again Africa’s highest-ranked player based on the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings released on Tuesday, March 18. Aruna’s last reign as Africa’s No. 1 ended in May 2024 when he was dethroned by his arch-rival Omar Assar, following the Egyptian’s impressive run […]
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Eric Chelle has named his 23-man squad for Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on March 21 and 25, 2025. The Super Eagles gaffer made some bold calls, deciding against the inclusion of some in-form and senior players who were initially named in the 39-man provisional squad list […]
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 39-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later in March. In what’s set to be Chelle’s first match in charge of the Super Eagles following his appointment in January, the Malian has opted for a 39-man provisional squad list, […]
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Sportico’s 2024 list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes made headlines for many reasons, but none as striking as the absence of female athletes for the second straight year. The sports business publication released the report on February 12, featuring athletes from eight sports and 27 countries, yet not a single female athlete made the […]
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The D’Tigers of Nigeria have secured qualification for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket by defeating the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde 76-63 on Sunday, February 23, at the Great Hall in Tripoli, Libya. The D’Tigers approached the must-win clash with determination and were already leading the Blue Sharks 53-40 at the start of the third […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers return in March after a nine-month hiatus, and for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, it’s a make-or-break season. Going winless in their first four qualifiers has left them on the verge of missing out on the World Cup for a second consecutive time if the situation isn’t salvaged. […]
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Some things in the NBA seem inevitable — LeBron James chasing records, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating the paint, and seasonal changes to the All-Star Weekend. But occasionally, a moment or feat shakes the league in a way that feels almost mythical, something so rare we might never see it again. Luka Dončić’s shocking move to […]
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For nearly two decades, the United States’ February sports calendar has commanded global attention with its biggest spectacles: the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend. Now that the Super Bowl’s thriller is behind us, the focus shifts to the NBA’s showdown that’ll run from Friday through Sunday in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the […]
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UEFA has entered an exclusive negotiation period with Relevent Sports for the commercial rights of Europe’s men’s club competitions for the 2027-33 cycle. The deal, which is expected to be finalised soon, barring unforeseen circumstances, would end UEFA’s long-standing partnership with Team which has handled the commercial aspects of the Champions League, Europa League, and […]
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