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By Douglas Baye-Osagie Structure, stability, and a bold vision are turning the Flying Antelopes from a nostalgic name into a modern institution In Nigerian football, “sleeping giant” has long described Enugu Rangers. The Flying Antelopes, once the pride of the nation and Africa in the 1970s and 80s, spent decades living off past glory rather […]
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Do you like sports stories? Welcome. I joined IICC Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan in 1974. I was a student. I was amongst the first set of undergraduates to be admitted into the newly introduced HND program at The Polytechnic, Ibadan. I combined my grounding in Mechanical Engineering with playing at the highest level of […]
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The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially thrown its weight behind the newly inaugurated Nigeria Netball Federation, marking a strategic return for a sport with deep historical roots in the country. A statement by Tony Nezianya the PRO of NOC following the inauguration of the federation on May 5, NOC President Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel […]
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Olympian and former Super Falcons forward, Patience Avre-Odeli has tasked the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that Nigeria picks one of the two tickets to represent Africa in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games women’s football tournament. Nigeria faces a tricky road to qualification for the global fiesta […]
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Impression of Nigeria since your arrival? This is my first time in Nigeria. I have been overwhelmed by the happiness, joy and love I have received since my arrival. It has been very special for me to discover this part of my heritage. Unfortunately, I haven’t been so close to it but I hope this […]
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“There are a lot of guys who are dealing with injuries or a lack of match fitness, but the truth is that when the group is together it has been proven that it competes and always wants to win,” Messi said of Argentina in an interview with host Pollo Alvarez published on YouTube.
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Chelsea FC interim manager Calum McFarlane has confirmed that the Blues are battling a six-man injury crisis ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool FC at Anfield on Saturday.
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Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about his physical condition ahead of Roland Garros.
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Mikel Arteta has admitted that Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino could miss the remainder of Arsenal’s season due to injury setbacks.
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named the Football Writers’ Association men’s Footballer of the Year, recognising his standout performances during the 2025–26 season.
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