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Zimbabwe and New Zealand Face Off in Decisive T20I

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2025 0

Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the third T20I in the Tri-Series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand, scheduled for today at the Harare Sports Club. With the series finely poised, this match could decide who advances with momentum heading into the final stages. Both teams have everything to play

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England Defeats Sweden in Thrilling Euro 2025 Quarter-Final

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2025 0

England’s Lionesses pulled off a dramatic 2-2 draw before edging out Sweden in a nail-biting penalty shootout to secure a spot in the Euro 2025 semi-finals. The match, played in front of a roaring crowd, showcased resilience and determination from both sides. Lucy Bronze and rising star Michelle Agyemang were England’s goal-scorers in regular time, […]

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London Diamond League Shines Despite Star Withdrawals

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2025 0

The London Diamond League 2025 event lived up to expectations despite a series of high-profile withdrawals, including Keely Hodgkinson, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Sifan Hassan. A crowd of nearly 60,000 packed the London Stadium, creating an electric atmosphere for what remains one of the most anticipated track and field events of the season. Organizers had faced […]

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World Chess Day: Rupetta Academy Celebrates Academic Excellence

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2025 0

In a groundbreaking celebration of World Chess Day 2025, children at Rupetta Academy made history by playing chess in a swimming pool creating a unique aquatic chess experience that perfectly embodies this year’s theme: “Every Move Counts.” This innovative event, held at the academy’s facilities in Abuja, saw young chess enthusiasts from the Rupetta Academy […]

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Where the Slots Meet the Stadium

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2025 0

There’s something familiar about the way a slot machine hums before it stops. That quiet half-second where the reels slow down and you can already see two matching symbols, waiting to find out if the third falls into place. It feels a lot like watching a penalty kick. Or a free throw with two seconds […]

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Golden Boot Race Fires Up at WAFCON

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2025 0

The race for the Golden Boot at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is intensifying, with several Nigerian players emerging as serious contenders in what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting scoring battles in recent memory. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have made a strong impression in the group stage, not just […]

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Ahmed Musa Debuts as Kano Pillars GM with a 9‑Point Revival Plan

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2025 0

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has officially resumed duties as the new General Manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Kano Pillars, with a bold declaration to return the club to its glory days. In a press briefing held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Musa outlined a detailed nine-point strategy designed to revamp the […]

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Super Falcons Edge Botswana, Advance to WAFCON Quarter-Finals

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2025) after a tightly contested 1–0 victory over Botswana at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. The breakthrough came late in the match when substitute Chinwendu Ihezuo struck in the 88th minute, calmly redirecting a precise cross from […]

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Falcons’ Effort Draws Praise and Realism

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons may have booked their place in the WAFCON quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Botswana, but the mood around the squad remains cautiously optimistic. The late goal from captain Chinwendu Ihezuo sealed the victory, drawing praise from fans and observers alike. FIFA acknowledged the team’s “resilience and composure,” spotlighting Nigeria as

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Female Yellow Greens Camp in Benin Ahead of T20 World Cup Qualifiers

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s national women’s cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, have kicked off a 14-day training camp in Benin City as part of their buildup to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers. The intensive camp, which brings together the country’s top female cricket talents, is designed to improve team chemistry, sharpen technical skills, and […]

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Club World Cup Shock, WWE Evolution Hype Grips Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2025 0

From football stadiums in Orlando to the wrestling rings of Atlanta, Nigerian sports fans are tuned in to two of the biggest international events dominating headlines this week — the FIFA Club World Cup and WWE Evolution 2025. In what is being described as one of the biggest shocks in modern football, Saudi Arabian side […]

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Remo Stars Crowned NPFL Champions in Historic First Title Win

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2025 0

In a landmark moment for Nigerian football, Remo Stars Football Club have been crowned champions of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), securing their first-ever league title with a total of  71 points. The Ikenne-based club completed a remarkable season marked by consistency, tactical discipline, and a heavy investment in youth development. Under the […]

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Nigeria’s grassroots players need opportunities to shine–Super Eagles Defender

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By Titus Akhigbe Super Eagles and Fenerbache defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has advocated increased investment in grassroots football development. Osayi made the call when he returned to Benin to witness the final of the U-13 football tournament he sponsored. Speaking at the Benin Airport, the Nigerian International stressed that while Nigeria was full of raw football […]

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NFF extends tenure of NPFL, NNL and NLO boards

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‎BY BABA SULE ‎ ‎The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has opted to extend the tenure of the present boards of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL) and the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) till the end of the tenure of the present NFF administration headed by Alhaji Ibrahim […]

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Messi Poised to Break Pele, Ronaldo’s Records

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2025 0

Football legend Lionel Messi is on the brink of yet another historic milestone, as he eyes surpassing the Club World Cup goal records currently held by icons Pelé and Cristiano Ronaldo. With Inter Miami set to participate in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Messi could make history by becoming the all-time top scorer in […]

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Crystal Palace Stuns Man City to Win First FA Cup

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2025 0

In one of the most astonishing upsets in recent English football history, Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1–0 at Wembley Stadium to win the 2025 FA Cup, clinching the club’s first major trophy in its 119-year history. The match’s decisive moment came in the 38th minute when Eberechi Eze scored a stunning solo goal, weaving […]

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Boxing: Mbilli to Face Sulęcki for Interim WBC Title

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2025 0

Rising Canadian boxing star Christian Mbilli will face seasoned Polish contender Maciej Sulęcki on June 27 at the Centre Vidéotron in Québec City, in a high-stakes bout for the interim WBC super middleweight title. The fight could serve as a pivotal moment in Mbilli’s career, bringing him one step closer to a dream showdown with […]

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F1: Monaco GP Adds Extra Pit Stops

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2025 0

In a move aimed at revitalizing one of Formula 1’s most glamorous yet processional races, F1 officials have introduced a new rule for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix requiring two mandatory pit stops per driver—a first in the modern era of the race. Traditionally known for its picturesque harbor views and high-profile spectators, the Monaco […]

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Tottenham Wins 2025 UEFA Europa League

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2025 0

Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year trophy drought in dramatic fashion, defeating Manchester United 1–0 in the 2025 UEFA Europa League Final at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. The lone goal came from Brennan Johnson, whose calm finish in the 58th minute sent the North London club into euphoria. It marked Spurs’ first European silverware since […]

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College Football Playoff Expands to 12 Teams

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2025 0

In one of the most transformative decisions in recent college football history, the College Football Playoff (CFP) system will officially expand to 12 teams starting this season, signaling the end of the four-team model that has been in place since 2014. The new format includes straight seeding, with first-round byes granted to the top four […]