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Abayomi Ademola Anders Lind became the first player to successfully defend the men’s singles title at the WTT Contender Lagos after defeating Oh Junsung in Sunday’s final at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos. The Danish star produced another composed performance to secure a 4-1 victory over the Korean rival in a close match despite the scoreline. …

Lagos State University Captain Ahemed Malik has declared that the defending champions are fully prepared to retain the UNITECOL Cup 2026 title ahead of their much-awaited final showdown against Lagos State University of Education. The LASU Blazers, winners of the first edition of the competition last year, have once again demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the tournament to secure a …

The Nigerian senior team had their second training session yesterday with coach Eric Chelle and his technical team training the players ahead of tomorrow’s match against Zimbabwe, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle had the players under her supervision for about an hour starting in the warm-up session, before they played a mini-game that gave them an idea of ​​how they might line …

Post views: 41 By Silvernews Rangers International FC on Sunday dashed the hopes of football fans in Rivers State after clinching a dramatic Nigeria Premier Football League title in one of the most thrilling finishes in the league’s recent history. The Flying Antelopes secured the championship for the ninth time despite heavy pressure from title rivals Rivers United FC, …

Under the blazing lights of Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki, the Showtime Bowl Series What was expected to be a tense battle for survival quickly turned into a showcase of elite football and championship ambition as three teams sent powerful messages to the rest of the league. Read also: NPFL shock: Remo stars confirm relegation after painful collapse of 2025/26 …

Lionel Messi left Inter Miami’s match against Philadelphia Union in MLS after a muscle problem, raising serious concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. be in sports information. With less than 20 days left until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the image of the Argentine captain leaving the field immediately generated enormous concern both in Miami …

Nigerian international Semi Ajayi secured promotion to the Premier League with Hull City following a dramatic EFL Championship play-off final victory over Middlesbrough. An added-time goal from Oli McBurnie proved decisive as Hull City overcame Middlesbrough and completed their return to the English top flight. Ajayi put in a composed defensive performance and played the full 90 minutes of the …

Abayomi Ademola Remo Stars FC were relegated from the Nigerian Premier Football League just one season after winning their first title, following a dramatic conclusion to the 2025/26 campaign on Sunday. The Sky Blue Stars went into the final round needing an away win against Bendel Insurance FC in Benin to boost their survival hopes, but could only manage a …

The Fitchild Showdown Championship is steadily emerging as a platform for youth sports development and national growth and helping to shape the next generation of Nigerian athletes. During the first series of the pre-trial school athletics competition in Lagos, Moses Ozoumeh, Founder and CEO of Fitchild Sport Education Limited, described the championship as an avenue to discover young talents while …

Chelsea were shocked 2-1 by Sunderland on the final day of the season as defeat saw them miss out on European football for the following season. The Blues are looking to secure a place in the Europa League and if they win against the hosts, they will finish seventh. But Chelsea were left in 10th and failed to qualify for …