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Organisers assure athletes of safety as NYG Games Village opens
Team Sokoto sure of success in Asaba
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.
2024 Paris Paralympics closes with two world records set on final day
The 2024 Paralympic Games has ended in Paris with two world records and a spectacular light show during a closing ceremony dominated by French electronic music
Falconets zoom past Venezuela, reach World Cup knockout stage
Nigeria’s women’s youth team, Falconets at the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero, walloped Venezuela 4-0 on Saturday night to qualify for the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA Under-20 women’s World Cup in Colombia.
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.
Coaches urge Falconets to improve on goal scoring against Venezuela
A cross section of Abuja-based football coaches have urged the Falconets to be more clinical in front of goal to get past Venezuela in their last group match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.