Aiyelabegan Calls for NSC Intervention in NTTF Elections, Demands Relocation to Abuja

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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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Luis Suárez Apologises After Spitting Incident in Leagues Cup Final Loss to Seattle

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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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National Youth Games: Team Ekiti Wins Basketball Gold, Adds to Medal Tally

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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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Age-Cheating Allegations Rock National Youth Games

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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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Enyeama Confident Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 World Cup, Calls for Support for Ex-Players

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Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome their current qualifying challenges and secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C of the African qualifiers with seven points from six games. They trail leaders South Africa, who have 13 points, while Rwanda […]

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Rivers Hoopers Coach Odaudu Relishes Victory, Eyes Next NBPL Phase

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Head coach of Nigerian Basketball Premier League champions, Rivers Hoopers, Ogoh Odaudu, has praised his team’s performance following their narrow win over Kwara Falcons in Port Harcourt, while setting sights on the next stage of the 2025 season. The Hoopers maintained their unbeaten run in the Atlantic Conference group phase, edging Falcons 88–86 in a […]

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Messi Shines in Buenos Aires as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay Join Argentina at 2026 World Cup

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Lionel Messi lit up Buenos Aires on Thursday night with two goals in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela, as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay also confirmed their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Argentina already assured of qualification, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes at the packed Mas Monumental Stadium, where 80,000 […]

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Edo Government Dismisses PDP’s Allegations, Highlights Ongoing Reforms

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The Edo State Government has debunked claims by the factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Monday Okpebholo and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have abandoned their responsibilities and mismanaged state resources. In a strongly worded statement, the government described the PDP’s press release as “reckless, misleading, and poorly conceived,” stressing that the allegations […]

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