Aiyedun wins South-South Masters’ Scrabble Championship
John Aiyedun has won the Masters’ category of the 2024 South-South Scrabble Open Championship, which was held in Benin, Edo State.
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Adelabu: I can’t bank on Super Eagles yet
Former Green Eagles winger, Adegoke Adelabu, is not in a hurry to count the Super Eagles as a winning team despite their 3-0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo at the weekend.
Iorfa steps down as Lobi Stars host Akwa United
• Enyimba, Remo Stars win, Insurance, Rivers draw
Uko commends Eno as Ibom Angels return to topflight
Coming on the heels of Super Eagles convincing 3-0 victory over Benin Republic, in Uyo on Saturday, Akwa Ibom State’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Monday Uko, has commended Governor Umo Eno for aiding the state’s women’s team, Ibom Angels’ promotion to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
Enoh hails Super Eagles, Paralympians for victories
Senator John Enoh, Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance in the AFCON qualifier match against Benin Republic. The team triumphed with a 3-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Lookman at the double as Nigeria get revenge over Benin
CAPE TOWN : Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman continued his outstanding year with two goals to help his country to a 3-0 home win over neighbours Benin in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
Grudge match as Cheetahs plot Eagles’ fall in Uyo
Three months ago, the Cheetahs of Benin Republic secured a rare victory against the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Abidjan, a defeat that has put a big question mark on the Eagles’ qualification to the biggest world football showpiece to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico. The 2-1 win was the first ever victory of Benin Republic over Nigeria in 65 years.