By Ada Nkong Manchester United recorded back-to-back Premier League victories with a 3–2 win over league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in a thrilling encounter on Sunday evening. In the space of a week, interim head coach Michael Carrick has overseen impressive wins against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, underlining a… Continue reading Manchester United Beat Arsenal 3-2 to Claim Back-to-Back League Wins
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Nigeria Beats Egypt to Win AFCON Bronze
By Ada Nkong Nigeria maintained their perfect record in Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff matches as the Super Eagles defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. The two sides were unable to find a breakthrough, with only two shots on… Continue reading Nigeria Beats Egypt to Win AFCON Bronze
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Morocco Edges Nigeria 4-2 on Penalties to Reach AFCON 2025 Final
By Ada Nkong Hosts Morocco survived a tense night in Rabat to edge past Nigeria 4-2 on penalties and reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after normal and extra time ended in a goalless draw. Youssef En-Nesyri calmly struck the winning spot-kick into the bottom-left corner after goalkeeper Yassine Bounou had… Continue reading Morocco Edges Nigeria 4-2 on Penalties to Reach AFCON 2025 Final
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Peter Rufai Dies at 61
By Ada Nkong Super Eagles famous goal keeper Peter Rufai is dead. The legendary goalkeeper popularly called Dodomayana succumbed to a prolonged illness at 61. Rufai represented Nigeria in two world cups and several African cup of nations in a career that spanned over two decades. He played for foreign clubs in Belgium, Netherlands, Spain… Continue reading Peter Rufai Dies at 61
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Treatment of Super Eagles Players in Libya Despicable- Dabiri-Erewa
By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the treatment meted out to Super Eagles team by Libya authorities ahead of its second leg match slated for Tuesday in the country. A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM says she noted… Continue reading AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Treatment of Super Eagles Players in Libya Despicable- Dabiri-Erewa
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Nigeria’s Olympic 2024 Performance: CRIDA Declares Support for Sports Minister
By Ada Nkong The Cross River Indigenes Development Association (CRIDA) wishes to express its unwavering support for the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. Owan Enoh. A statement signed by Chief Sankara Dickson Unung President, Cross River Indigenes Development Association (CRIDA) says this is in response to the recent calls on social media and other platforms for… Continue reading Nigeria’s Olympic 2024 Performance: CRIDA Declares Support for Sports Minister
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WNBA Legends: Dabiri-Erewa Honours Lisa Leslie, Chiney Ogwumike
By Ada Nkong Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri- Erewa has reiterated the fact that Sports Development in Nigeria will go a long way if its Diaspora Component is fully harnessed and developed through knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills and investment in the Sector. A statement signed by Gabriel Odu of NiDCOM Press, public… Continue reading WNBA Legends: Dabiri-Erewa Honours Lisa Leslie, Chiney Ogwumike
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President Tinubu Celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie on African Players of The Year Award
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year award. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale special advicer media and publicity to the president says the President also celebrates the remarkable achievements of Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who clinched the 2023 CAF… Continue reading President Tinubu Celebrates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie on African Players of The Year Award
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PhotoStory:TEAM WASD Preach Resilience Via Basket Ball
By Ada Nkong As a way of marking the International year of the youth and fostering sportsmanship as well as teaching resilience, Team War Against Self Destruction organized a basket ball tournament for youths in the FCT tagged Ball for life The matches which saw a brilliant display of skills ended with scores , Titans… Continue reading PhotoStory:TEAM WASD Preach Resilience Via Basket Ball
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