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500 athletes in Jos for FISU games

 No fewer than 500 athletes from 50 universities across Nigeria are participating in the ongoing International University Sports Federation (FISU) in Jos. Prof. Ishaya Pam, the Chairman of Sports Committee, University of Jos, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Jos. NAN reports that the FISU games,

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Napoli Denied Vital Points in Thrilling 1-1 Draw Against Bologna

In a captivating Serie A match on Monday evening, Napoli squandered a crucial opportunity to tighten the title race with league leaders Inter Milan, settling for a 1-1 draw against a resilient Bologna side. Early Advantage for Napoli Under the watchful eye of manager Antonio Conte, who was suspended and observing from the stands, Napoli

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Jose Peseiro Faces Sack In Egypt

Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro is under pressure to keep his job at Egyptian club, Zamalek following the team’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. Zamalek were eliminated from the competition, 1-0 on aggregate by South Africa’s Stellenbosch on Wednesday. The White Knights held Stellenbosch to a 0-0 draw in the first leg

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African Women Volleyball Championship: CNS bounces back to beat Sococim in straight sets

 Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers on Wednesday,  delivered a convincing performance at the 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship, beating  Sococim (SOC) of Senegal 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-16) in the classification round in Abuja . The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that coming off a tough loss in the Round of 16,

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Volleyball Championship: Nigeria Customs beat Club Ominisports of Cote d `Ivoire 3-0

Nigeria Customs Volleyball Club secured a 3-0 victory over Club Ominisports Descartes of  Cote d` Ivoire in the classification match at the ongoing 2025 Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Customs won all three sets of the game played on Wednesday at the gymnasium of the

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Teslim Balogun Stadium to be ready for athletics competition soon – LSSC

Lekan Fatodu, Director General (D-G), Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has assured that the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, under reconstruction would soon be opened for athletics competition. Fatodu made the pledge on Tuesday at the media briefing heralding the MTN Champs Continental Relays held at the MTN Event Center, Falomo-Ikoyi, Lagos State. The News Agency

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NWFL: Race for Super Six qualification intensifies with Matchday 11 actions

The race for the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six qualification playoffs has intensified with Match-day 11 actions to commence on Wednesday April 9. A total of eight matches will be played in various stadia across the country. So far, three teams, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels, have remained unbeaten, and

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Volleyball championship: Al-Ahly defeat Mayo Kani Evolution, advance to quarterfinals

Al-Ahly of Egypt on Tuesday defeated their Cameroonian counterparts Mayo Kani Evolution 3-0 in the round of 16 to secure their spot in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Volleyball club championship. The match played at the indoor hall of the Moshood Abiola National stadium in Abuja, saw Ahly ladies displaying their talents

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‘We Need Osimhen’ — Ferdinand Urges Manchester United To Sign Nigerian

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said it is important for the club to sign Victor Osimhen this summer. The Red Devils have struggled in front of goal this season which has reflected on their position on the table. Osimhen has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past. The Nigeria

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Orban: I Will Work Hard To Help Hoffenheim Escape Relegation

Gift Orban is determined to help Hoffenheim escape relegation at the end of the season. The Village club currently occupy 14th position on the Bundesliga table with 27 points from 28 games. Orban has scored four goals in 12 league appearances since joining Hoffenheim from Ligue 1 club, Olympic Lyon in January. The 22-year-old stated

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