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Nigeria’s U-18 Women’s Handball team celebrated a significant win in Monastir, Tunisia. They defeated Angola 28-24 in the Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship’s third-place match. This victory followed a semi-final loss to Egypt, where Nigeria scored 18-32. Despite the setback, the team displayed resilience in the face-off against Angola. Nigeria led by five points in …

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Nigerian track sensation Tobi Amusan has clinched her third consecutive Diamond League trophy in the 100m hurdles. The victory came in Eugene, Oregon, where Amusan finished at 12.33 seconds. She narrowly defeated Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quin, who clocked in at 12.38 seconds. This win follows Amusan’s previous Diamond League victories in 2021 and 2022, where …

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Nigeria’s National Under-18 women’s handball team secured a win against Algeria. The match ended 28-18 in the Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship held in Monastir, Tunisia. The first half of the game was a nail-biter, with both teams scoring 10 points each. However, the second half saw Nigeria take control, outscoring Algeria 18-8. Shittu Agboola, …

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Super Eagles’ star striker Victor Osimhen has earned a nomination for the esteemed 2023 Best FIFA Player of the Year award. Osimhen finds himself in elite company, nominated alongside football giants like Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Kylian Mbappe. The award’s recipient will be determined through votes cast by an international jury, …

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Nigeria’s Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, has been crowned August Bundesliga Player of the Month. The Bundesliga made this announcement on their official handle. The accolade doesn’t stop there for Boniface, as he also bagged the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month for the same period. Boniface has had an exemplary start when transitioning to the …

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Following a resounding 6-0 win against Sao Tome and Principe, former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu, has set his sights higher. He urges the team to secure victories against more formidable opponents in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Chukwu shared his thoughts after the Super Eagles’ recent triumph in the 2024 AFCON qualifier in …

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Players and supporters of the Ishielu Local Government Area team confronted referee Sebastian Onwe. This occurred at the conclusion of the Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru’s cup final match on Sunday. The referee faced criticism for his alleged poor officiating during the game. Consequently, he was chased around the stadium, fearing for his safety. The …

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have climbed eight positions in the latest FIFA women’s rankings, moving from 40th to 32nd globally. The team’s impressive ascent is attributed to their strong performance in the recently concluded 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Falcons maintained their status as Africa’s number-one female national team. They advanced to the second round of …

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Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan expressed her determination to return stronger after her recent defeat in the women’s 100m hurdles. She lost her world title to Jamaica’s Danielle Williams in Budapest. Speaking to journalists post-race, Amusan reflected on the challenges leading up to the final. She expressed gratitude for the unwavering support she received. Amusan stated,”I’m grateful …

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