South Africans created their own flight constraints, says NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said that the South African delegation has no reason to cry foul for passing the night in Port Harcourt, Wednesday, after arriving in Nigeria.
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Grange, St. Saviour’s dominate Dolphin Swimming League awards
Grange School, Ikeja, and St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, dominated the secondary and primary schools categories respectively at the yearly Dolphin Swimming League’s award ceremony held in Lagos.
Usyk plans move back to cruiserweight after Fury rematch
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk could return to the cruiserweight division after his rematch with Tyson Fury in December, reports BBC. The Ukrainian became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion with a split decision victory over Fury in Saudi Arabia in May.
Lagos agog as EEAST scrabble championship begins today
The best scrabble players from across the country have gathered in Lagos for the yearly Emmanuel Egbele Scrabble Tournament (EEAST), which begins today at the Eko Hotel, Lagos.
Give us this day, Nigerians plead with Super Eagles
Another anxious moment is here for the Super Eagles and millions of football-loving Nigerians are urging the team to make maximum use of the opportunity to move two steps ahead of their main rival, the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Enyimba face Enugu Rangers in title-defining showdown, live on StarTimes
But for the last-minute save by Enyimba Captain and Goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo, Enugu Rangers would have clinched the maximum three points against The People’s Elephant in their first meeting in the 2023/24 NPFL games showing live on Beta Sports channel 244 on StarTimes.
Euro 2024: Grealish, Maguire, Maddison left out of England squad
Harry Maguire admitted he was “devastated” after the Manchester United defender and Tottenham playmaker James Maddison were left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024.
Premier League clubs vote to retain VAR
English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday in favour of continuing to use the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.