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Bauchi SWAN constitutes 3-member electoral committee, commends government for supporting sports…
A group photograph of some SWAN members
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
The Bauchi State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has constituted a 3-member!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Lobi Stars top striker, Kumaga gets free ride after victory
Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi, utility player, Kumaga Suur mounts the back of his CEO, Ambassador Dominic Iorfa, after scoring against Rivers United. His fifth goal in the NPFL.
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Kelvin Kiptum funeral: Thousands mourn Kenya’s marathon star destined for greatness
Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich, in the pink jacket, gathered with her family by her husband's coffin
Trying to hold back the tears, Kelvin Kiptum's widow, Asenath Rotich, led!-->!-->!-->…
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Sodje senior counsels Super Eagles on 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bright Sodje is a former rugby player
By our correspondent
A senior member of the renowned Sodje sporting family from Delta State, Bright Sodje, has enjoined the Super!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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AFCON 2023: Don’t put Super Eagles under pressure – Analyst
A sports analyst, Tayo Balogun, has urged Nigerians not to put Super Eagles under pressure at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
Balogun said this in a!-->!-->!-->…
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Nasarawa committed to promoting sports, plans building hotel at Lafia Golf Club
Barrister Isaac Danladi, Youths and Sports Permanent Secretary and Dr Adiudkwu Chidozie, right
By our reporter
Nasarawa State Government says is committed to promoting!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Own goal pushes Super Eagles into AFCON round of 16
Super Eagles players after the match with Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles advanced to the next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday in Abidjan with a 1-0!-->!-->!-->…
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Foreign partners, investors express interest to establish cutting-edge sports academy in Bauchi
By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
Bauchi State Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development, Muhammad Salis Gamawa, has spearheaded a high-profile delegation of esteemed partners and!-->!-->!-->…
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Wikki Tourists FC Bauchi continue impressive performance, held Zamfara United to 1-1 draw
The high-performing Wikki Tourists FC Bauchi team
Wikki Tourists FC Bauchi has picked another away point in the ongoing Nigeria National League, nnl2023/24 season.
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Bayelsa Table Tennis chairman rewards athletes with N200,000, presents cheque of over N500,000 to…
Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association on Thursday organized a reception to honour the State table tennis stars that did the State proud in the 2nd Para Festival in the Nation's!-->…
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Franz Beckenbauer: German football legend dies aged 78
Late German great, Franz Beckenbauer
German legend Franz Beckenbauer, widely regarded as one of football's greatest players, has died aged 78.
He won the World Cup as!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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GYP Garaje triumphs over WW Abba in thrilling final of Madakiya Peace Soccer competition
By Ahmad A. Usman, Kafanchan
In a riveting display of skill and determination, GYP Garaje, (Kafanchan) emerged victorious 1-0 over WW Abba (Abuja) in the final match of the!-->!-->!-->…
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Mario Zagallo: Brazil’s four-time World Cup winner dies aged 92
Mario Zagallo is the only man to have been part of four World Cup-winning teams
Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as a player and coach, has died!-->!-->!-->…
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Nasarawa to revive grassroots soccer, other sports
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State
Nasarawa State Government has expressed the willingness to boost grassroots football and other sports in a bid to keep the youth!-->!-->!-->…
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NNL23: WIkki Tourists FC Bauchi beat Nasarawa United as Owolabi scores brace
Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser Azeez Audu Mohammed speaks to the media after the match
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Owolabi Aremu was the hero of Wikki Tourists FC,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Labour Minister, Lalong tees off at Governors golf tournament in Jos
By our correspondent
Minister of Labour and Employment and Senator-elect for Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong says the tourism potentials of Plateau State!-->!-->!-->…
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