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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, saw their 2025 AfroBasket campaign end on Wednesday after a 91-75 loss to Senegal in the quarterfinals at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola. The game brought together two of Africa’s…
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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says the team has not received the $100,000 reward and other promises made by the Federal Government after their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Ajibade, who led the…
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The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has expressed sorrow over the sudden death of Shooting Stars Sports Club assistant coach, Akin Olowookere. Olowookere collapsed during the team’s Monday morning training session in Ogun State,…
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Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has presented their AfroBasket 2025 championship trophy to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Shettima received the team on behalf of President Bola Tinubu…
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The Federal Government has rewarded D’Tigress, Nigeria’s female basketball team, with Order of the Niger (OON) national honours, with each of the players getting $100,000 and a flat. Members of the Coach Rena Makama-led…
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Preparations are underway for the burial of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, with the ceremony scheduled for August 22. His family confirmed the date as tributes continue to pour in for the late football legend who served…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket after thrashing Cameroon 83–47 in Thursday’s quarter-final clash in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The win extends D’Tigress’ streak to six consecutive…
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President Bola Tinubu’s $100,000 cash reward and national honours for each member of the Super Falcons have sparked wide public reaction, with supporters and critics locked in debate over how national achievements should be recognised. …
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Across the country, Nigerians found a reason to smile again after the Super Falcons pulled off a stunning comeback to win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The match, which ended 3-2 in favor of Nigeria against hosts…
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President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s Super Falcons with $100,000 each, national honours, and new homes after their victory in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team was hosted at the Presidential Villa in…
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