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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
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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.
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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
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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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New FIFA mini stadium opens for sporting activities in Kebbi
By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
The Federation of International Football Associations, (FIFA) on Friday commissioned its first mini stadium in Birnin Kebbi, which was also the!-->!-->!-->…
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Olympic, Commonwealth athlete wins marathon race in Calabar
1st prize winner in the male category, Promise Omoro (m)
By Akpan David, Calabar
The Cross River-born track and field athlete who has represented the state and country in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria Olympic Committee condoles Commonwealth Gold medalist, Adekuoroye over mum’s death
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has condoled with Nigeria's Commonwealth Gold Medalist, Oduanyo Adekuoroye, over the death of the mother, Mrs Omotola Adekuoroye.
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Governor Otu hopeful injection of new blood will boost sports in Cross River
By Akpan David, Calabar
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed optimism that with the injection of new blood into the sports sector in his state, greater!-->!-->!-->…
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Kebbi to name horse racing course after Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar
By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has promised to rename the Horse Racing Ground after the Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar.
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