Injury stops Djokovic from ATP Finals title defence
Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will not defend his ATP Finals title due to an “ongoing injury” which has ended the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s season.
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Drew Uyi honoured at Kenya-UK Trade Mission
Drew Uyi, a respected FIFA-licensed players’ agent and brand strategist, was recently celebrated on the international stage with the Outstanding Sports Personality Award at the UK-Kenya Trade Mission 2024, held in Nairobi.
CAF ruling: Nigerians not harassed in Libya, FG insists
The Federal Government has denied a threat to the security of Nigerians in Libya following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in favour of Nigeria.
Boniface faces big Liverpool test as Alonso returns to Anfield
Victor Boniface is in imperial form. The Bayer Leverkusen’s last season’s top scorer has already scored six goals in the 2024/25 for Leverkusen, who are struggling to meet the highs of last term where they went through the Bundesliga and cup unbeaten.
Ayedun wins NSF South-West open scrabble tourney
Grand Master John Ayedun, at the weekend, became the third player to win the South-West Scrabble Open Tournament when he defeated Abdulmumin Jimoh 477-390 in the final round of the championship in Akure, Ondo State.
Aluo wins Imo SWAN award
In recognition of his sterling performance as chairman of Nigerian National League (NNL), as well as, his immense contributions to the promotion and growth of sports in the country, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has nominated the chairman of the country’s second tier league, George Aluo, for its “Iconic Administrator of the Year Award.”
Olympics: AFN ordered to pay Ofili $5,000 compensation
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has been ordered to pay athlete Favour Ofili the sum of $5,000 as compensation for omitting her name from an event she was supposed to participate in at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
NSCDC wins maiden Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), at the weekend, outclassed Lagos State in a thrilling final game to win the First Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championship.