Joseph Yobo on Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes: “It’s not over yet”
Joseph Yobo remains optimistic about the Super Eagles’ chances in their bid for the 2026 World Cup, despite Nigeria’s shaky start to the qualification campaign.
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We’re ready to cut Etoile Filante to size, says Enyimba
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Plateau grabs seven medals in 72 hours
Plateau State athletes, at the weekend, swept multiple medals at the ongoing Eighth National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. The state registered its presence on the medals table in grand style, winning seven medals on Day Three, out of which four were gold, two silver, and a bronze medal, bringing their total after three days of competition to eight.
Lekki Scrabble Classics dress rehearsal for ASC Rwanda 2024, says Anikoh
Lekki Scrabble Club President, Samuel Anikoh, has described this year’s edition of the Lekki Scrabble Classics, which will be held on September 28 and 29, as a great preparation for the country’s players ahead of the 2024 African Scrabble Championship in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 23 to 27.
Fourteen-year-old sets world record at National Youth Games
What appears a major achievement for Nigeria happened at the weekend at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the venue of the ongoing Eighth National Youth Games, where a 14-year-old athlete set a new world record in the boys’ long jump event.
Lookman fires Atalanta past Fiorentina ahead of Arsenal clash
Ademola Lookman made sure that Atalanta warmed up for their return to the Champions League with the winner in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Fiorentina in Serie A.
Doubles win for Djokovic secures Serbia’s Davis Cup status
Former world number one Novak Djokovic teamed up with doubles partner Hamad Medjedovic on Sunday to seal a 3-0 play-off win over Greece which keeps Serbia in World Group I of the Davis Cup.
NYG 2024: NSSF says PPP pivotal to shooting sport development
The Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF), has called for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) to sponsor Nigeria Shooters and prepare them for Olympics and Commonwealth games.