D’TIGERS, D’TIGRESS ARRIVE LOMÉ FOR 2018 FIBA 3X3 AFRICA CUP
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D’TIGERS, D’TIGRESS ARRIVE LOMÉ FOR 2018 FIBA 3X3 AFRICA CUP

The Men and Women’s National teams arrived in Lomé, Togo on Thursday for the 2018 FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup. The men’s team captained by Azouma Dike (Kano Pillars)…

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BADMINTON BOSS, ORBIH, OTHERS MANDATED TO FASHION OUT SPORTS FUNDING STRUCTURE
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BADMINTON BOSS, ORBIH, OTHERS MANDATED TO FASHION OUT SPORTS FUNDING STRUCTURE

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has set up a seven-man Committee to map out a clear and defined funding structure for National Sports Federations.   The…

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OLUKOYA APPLAUDS MFM WOMEN BASKETBALL ZENITH LEAGUE 4TH PLACE FINISH
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OLUKOYA APPLAUDS MFM WOMEN BASKETBALL ZENITH LEAGUE 4TH PLACE FINISH

The Office of the General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries led by the General Overseer Dr Daniel Olukoya hosted the outstanding Mountain of Fire and Miracles…

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GOLF: HISTORY BECKONS AS GEORGIA OBOH MAKES LET QUALIFYING SCHOOL FINALS
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GOLF: HISTORY BECKONS AS GEORGIA OBOH MAKES LET QUALIFYING SCHOOL FINALS

Few weeks after competing at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Argentina, Nigeria’s teenage golf sensation – Georgia Oboh at the weekend Morocco moves closer to making history…

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DJOKOVIC OUTLASTS ROGER FEDERER TO REACH PARIS MASTERS FINAL
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DJOKOVIC OUTLASTS ROGER FEDERER TO REACH PARIS MASTERS FINAL

Novak Djokovic ruined Roger Federer’s ambitions of a 100th career title as he outlasted his great adversary 7-6 (6), 5-7, 7-6 (3) in an epic Paris Masters semi-final…

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SPORTS MINISTRY UNVEILS NIGERIA SPORTS BOOK OF RECORDS
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SPORTS MINISTRY UNVEILS NIGERIA SPORTS BOOK OF RECORDS

A catalogue of records of Nigeria’s achievement in sports was launched on Tuesday at the Exhibition Pavilion and Events Center Abuja.   The book titled ‘NIGERIA SPORTS BOOK OF…

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NIGERIA’S SPORTS MINISTER, DALUNG BAGS INDEPENDENCE HERO’S AWARD
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NIGERIA’S SPORTS MINISTER, DALUNG BAGS INDEPENDENCE HERO’S AWARD

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung has been presented with the Independence Hero’s Award. The presentation was made to him on Monday in his office in…

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EDO SPORTS COMMISSION TO REVIVE OGBE HARD COURT, AFUZE CAMP
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EDO SPORTS COMMISSION TO REVIVE OGBE HARD COURT, AFUZE CAMP

Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, Godwin Dudu-Orumen, has indicated the intention of the commission to revive iconic sports competition and facilities which the region was known for…

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ENTER, SHADE OLUKOYA QUEENS AS MFM GETS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
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ENTER, SHADE OLUKOYA QUEENS AS MFM GETS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

Nigeria Professional Football League sides, MFM, have diversified as they now have a women’s basketball team. According to the MFM Worldwide Director of Sports, Godwin Enakhena, a frontline…

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NBBF ROLLS OUT TIME TABLE FOR DOMESTIC LEAGUES
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NBBF ROLLS OUT TIME TABLE FOR DOMESTIC LEAGUES

Exciting times are here again for keen followers of the Nigeria basketball leagues as the Nigeria Basketball Federation rolled out dates for the Women Basketball Premier League, the…

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WIMBLEDON FINALLY DITCH MARATHON MATCHES WITH INTRODUCTION OF A FIFTH SET TIEBREAK AT 12-12
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WIMBLEDON FINALLY DITCH MARATHON MATCHES WITH INTRODUCTION OF A FIFTH SET TIEBREAK AT 12-12

Wimbledon, according to Daily Mail, are calling time on extreme marathon matches by capping fifth sets with tiebreaks at 12-12. The All England Club’s mind was finally focused…

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SERENA’S COACH SAYS IN-MATCH COACHING WOULD BOOST TENNIS
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SERENA’S COACH SAYS IN-MATCH COACHING WOULD BOOST TENNIS

Serena Williams may be guilty of in-match coaching as claimed by officials at the US Open. According to a report by Howard Fendrich, an AP tennis writer, Serena…

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GERARD PIQUE EXPECTS TO ‘RECRUIT’ RAFAEL NADAL FOR HIS WORLD CUP-STYLED DAVIS CUP
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GERARD PIQUE EXPECTS TO ‘RECRUIT’ RAFAEL NADAL FOR HIS WORLD CUP-STYLED DAVIS CUP

Tennis great, Rafael Nadal will play in the Davis Cup that has been significantly changed by Gerard Pique whose business company has been recruited to help turn the Davis…

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TENNIS GREAT, MARIA SHARAPOVA DATING PRINCE WILLIAM AND PRINCE HARRY’S MILLIONAIRE FRIEND!
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TENNIS GREAT, MARIA SHARAPOVA DATING PRINCE WILLIAM AND PRINCE HARRY’S MILLIONAIRE FRIEND!

Maria Sharapova has confirmed she is dating a good friend of Prince William and Prince Harry. According to a British weekly magazine specialising in celebrity news, Hello, the…

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GERARD PIQUE’S INVOLVEMENT IN TENNIS WORRIES BARCA BOARD
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GERARD PIQUE’S INVOLVEMENT IN TENNIS WORRIES BARCA BOARD

FC Barcelona are reportedly dissatisfied with Gerard Pique’s active involvement in tennis as it may affect his performances and physical conditions. In February this year, the International Tennis Federation hired FC…

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GOLF RYDER CUP HOSTS, CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB ACCUSED OF IMPROPER TREE REMOVAL
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GOLF RYDER CUP HOSTS, CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB ACCUSED OF IMPROPER TREE REMOVAL

With preparations underway for a significant renovation, future Ryder Cup host, Congressional Country Club has been accused by Montgomery County (Md.) officials of improper tree removal. Golf Channel,…

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NBBF NATIONAL DIVISION 2 FINALS GET OCTOBER 23 DATE
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NBBF NATIONAL DIVISION 2 FINALS GET OCTOBER 23 DATE

The City of Lagos will be agog with basketball activities between the 23rd and 27th of October as 8 teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of the…

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NIGERIA BASKETBALL FEDERATION SHIFTS ATTENTION TO DOMESTIC SCENE AFTER WORLD CUP HEROICS
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NIGERIA BASKETBALL FEDERATION SHIFTS ATTENTION TO DOMESTIC SCENE AFTER WORLD CUP HEROICS

The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Musa Kida has announced that the federation’s attention will now be shifted to the grassroots and various domestic leagues after the…

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SPORTS MINISTER CHARGES ATHLETES TO COMPETE CLEAN BUENOS AIRES 2018
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SPORTS MINISTER CHARGES ATHLETES TO COMPETE CLEAN BUENOS AIRES 2018

Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, has charged Team Nigeria taking part in the III Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina to compete clean and fair as the…

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FUBS HONORS NFF FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, SEYI AKINWUNMI, KUNLE SONAME WITH HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
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FUBS HONORS NFF FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, SEYI AKINWUNMI, KUNLE SONAME WITH HUMANITARIAN AWARDS

First vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi and Bet9ja boss, Kunle Soname have been bestowed the Philanthropy and Humanitarian Service awards by a prominent sports…

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US OPEN CHAMPION, OSAKA KNOCKED OUT OF CHINA OPEN
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US OPEN CHAMPION, OSAKA KNOCKED OUT OF CHINA OPEN

Anastasija Sevastova has beaten U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 Saturday to reach the China Open final. The 20th-ranked Latvian will face the winner of the semifinal…

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