Nigeria’s Aruna displaces Assar as Africa’s top-ranked table tennis player
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has overtaken Egypt’s Omar Assar to become Africa’s highest-ranked table tennis player in the world.
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Board seeks tax holiday for boxing tournaments sponsors in Enugu
The Enugu State Boxing Association Board, has urged the Enugu State Government to grant tax holidays to willing boxing tournaments sponsors in the state.
Japan, South Korea set sight on World Cup spot
Japan can become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup this week while Son Heung-min will try to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the finals.
Injured Messi out of Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami’s victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
Nigeria goalkeeper turns striker, nets seven goals, 15 assists in 13 games
Nigerian international Suleman Shaibu, a goalkeeper who plies his trade with TP Mazembe, has been in the news recently because of his goal-scoring skills despite being behind the sticks.
Arsenal make £101m ‘final offer’ for Isak
Arsenal have made their “final offer” for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports. The Gunners are having a decent season in the Premier League, but it now looks like they will have to make do with being runners-up for the third season in a row.
Wheelchair Basketball applauds BetKing for sponsorship support
The President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, on Monday, praised BetKing for its support in promoting the growth of the federation.
NFF begins construction of players’ hostel, new training pitches in Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will take its first step at owning a players’ hostel, and training pitches in Abuja, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the facilities today.