WCQ: We want to play the best of cricket, Nigeria captain says
Slyvester Okpe, captain of Nigeria’s Senior Cricket team, said the team is optimistic of securing a qualification spot but will want to play the best of cricket.
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JOSTUM wins 2024 varsity cup, UNILORIN, UNN get silver, bronze
In a thrilling conclusion to the maiden edition of Varsity Cup, Joseph Sarwuan Tarkaa University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), formerly the Federal University of Makurdi, emerged as champions after defeating the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout.
100 kids participate in 2nd HST Academy Tennis Invitational
More than 100 kids from 10 schools took part in the second edition of the HST Academy Inter-School Tennis Championship, which concluded on Friday at the tennis section of the Italian International School in Lekki, Lagos.
NSC picks Enugu state to host 23rd National Sports Festival
The National Sports Festival, a biennial multi-sport event, brings together thousands of athletes from Nigeria’s 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory to celebrate sportsmanship, national unity and sporting excellence.
FFF rejects PSG request in Mbappe 55m euros back pay dispute
The French football federation has rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s request to reconsider an order from the French league to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 55 million euros ($57.3 million) in back pay.
Inter Miami to hire Mascherano as new manager
Javier Mascherano is reportedly set to be named the new manager of Inter Miami. It means the former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder will reunite with fellow Argentine Lionel Messi in Florida next season.
Gusau elected 1st vice president of WAFU B
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Friday, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) B Zone.
Leverkusen’s Boniface sidelined with leg injury
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is set to miss “a few games” after returning from international duty with a leg injury, coach Xabi Alonso said Friday.