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NNL: Lobi Stars undergo medicals ahead of new season

Lobi Stars Football Club players on Wednesday underwent mandatory medical tests ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The screening exercise took place at CardioPoint Medicals along Modern Market Road, Makurdi, Benue State, in accordance with the NNL Clubs Licensing Regulations on Players’ Fitness and Welfare. Leading the delegation was club nurse Christopher Ayom, who oversaw the trial. …

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Duruaku is aiming for the bigger and better Omereibe Safari Table Tennis Championship

Post views: 253 By Wakawaka Sports Chief Chima Duruaku, sponsor of the Omereibe Safari Table Tennis Championship, has promised a bigger and more exciting second edition of the annual competition, urging officials to ensure fairness and impartiality. Duruaku, who spoke during the opening ceremony of the 2026 championship, said the tournament was designed to promote the philosophy of a …

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UCL: Arsenal draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich

Arsenal came back to force Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena, extending their unbeaten run in the Champions League stage to 15 games. Both teams went into matchday three undefeated and lived up to their expectations. Arsenal suffered an early blow when Bukayo Saka went down with a left quad injury after just 10 minutes and …

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Umerah targets women’s hammer throw with N500k boost

Nigerian international hammer thrower Kosi Umerah has pledged $500,000 in prize money and technical support for throwers ahead of the Athletic Heat’s 10th anniversary match. The Texas State University master’s student-athlete champions the women’s hammer throw competition at the November 7 meet scheduled at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos. The prize money will be shared among the …

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CGC Volleyball: Customs dominate CNS as NSCDC hits Olalomi

The Nigerian Customs Service defeated CNS Spikers 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-18) in the women’s category on Day 5 of the CGC Volleyball Premier League 2026 finals in Abuja on Tuesday, October 20. The defending champions dominated the match in what was expected to be a closely contested match at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B. NSCDC also recorded a …

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UEL: Chukwueze prepares for clash against Miss Bournemouth as hip problem affects AC Milan

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to miss AC Milan’s UEFA Europa League match against Bournemouth after suffering a left hip problem ahead of Thursday’s match. READ ALSO: Chukwueze continues to impress as AC Milan fight for points at Lazio | Sports247 Nigeria The Nigerian international was absent from Milan’s final training session at the club’s Milanello training ground …

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Enyimba presents the list of six candidates for the October POTM award

Nine-time Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba FC, have unveiled six players nominated for the club’s October Fans’ Player of the Month award. The People’s Elephant announced the nominees on Tuesday via their official name X. The list of six finalists includes: Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, Richard Ezinwa, Obichere Odinaka, Hamisu Salisu, Idris Bonni, Emeka Onyema. The sextet were nominated after …

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