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Former Super Eagles striker Simy Nwankwo has completed a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al Orobah after parting ways with Serie B outfit Salernitana. The 33-year-old forward departs Salernitana following a four-year spell in which he netted nine goals across 47 league appearances. His standout campaign came in 2019/20, when he scored 20 goals to […]
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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has highlighted key reforms and achievements under his leadership, ranging from the restructuring of Bendel Insurance and Edo Queens to grassroots talent development and enhanced government support for athletes across Edo State. In a statement signed by his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele […]
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Kylian Mbappé has matched Thierry Henry’s tally to become France’s joint second-highest goalscorer after netting in Les Bleus’ 2-0 victory over Ukraine in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday. The 26-year-old struck in the 82nd minute, lifting his international total to 51 goals—level with Arsenal legend Henry. Mbappé now sits just behind Olivier […]
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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has showcased Edo State’s recent strides in sports development during the National Convention of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), held at the Media Centre of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Enabulele, who attended the event alongside the Edo-South Executive Director of […]
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Ahead of the September 10, 2025 elections for Technical and Players’ Representatives into the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) board, incumbent Players’ Representative Kehinde Aiyelabegan has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take over coordination of the polls. Aiyelabegan, who currently represents the North-Central zone, alleged that some board members are plotting to manipulate […]
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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has apologised after an incident in which he spat at a Seattle Sounders staff member following Miami’s 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday. The 38-year-old striker issued a statement on Instagram on Thursday, admitting his reaction was unacceptable. “It was a moment of great tension and frustration, […]
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Asaba, Delta State | Sept. 5, 2025 – Team Ekiti continued its impressive performance at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, clinching gold in the male basketball event after a nail-biting 19–18 victory over Team Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both sides displayed skill, composure, and determination throughout the encounter. […]
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The ongoing National Youth Games has been overshadowed by allegations of age cheating, with Olympic champion Enefiok Udo-Obong raising alarm over what he described as the participation of overage athletes, The Dtowncrier reports. Udo-Obong, a two-time Olympic medallist and former Nigerian Olympic Committee board member, criticised the growing culture of “cutting corners” at grassroots competitions. […]
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