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The emergence of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as the overall winner of this year’s regional sports competition among university students from West African institutions has been described as a good sign that “shows a bright future for Nigerian sports.” READ ALSO: NIS transformation under Philip Shaibu has been remarkable, says UNIBEN vice-chancellor | Sports247 Nigeria This statement was given by …

Post views: 75 By Wakawaka Sports Alhaji Abba Kaka, President of the Borno State Basketball Association and North East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has called on stakeholders to embrace unity and sportsmanship as the federation prepares for a new chapter in Nigerian basketball. Speaking with Wakawaka Sports at the Bentley Hotel, Abuja, during …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career with Portugal has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after his sister, Elma Aveiro, suggested the 41-year-old striker is more likely to stay away from the national team than return. Elma made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking to journalists at the book launch in Lisbon, where Portugal coach Jorge Jesus was also present. Project reports Asked …

Four teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the https://1xcup.ng/ after excelling in the round of 16 matches played at the Inspire Sports Arena, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The biggest grassroots football tournament in Lagos, Nigeria, witnessed two big upsets as JP Young Stars FC and Tonic FA defeated more established opponents in the round of …

Deprecated: The WP_Dependencies->add_data() function was called with an argument i.e deprecated from version 6.9.0! IE conditional comments are ignored by all supported browsers. In /home/corerepo/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php online 6260 NBBF Elections: Igoche Mark Faults Trial, Withdraws From Presidential Race – Core Reporters NBBF Elections: Igoche Mark Faults Trial, Withdraws From Presidential Race Abuja (Core Reporters) One of the leading presidential aspirants in …

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, following its emergence as the overall champion of the 15th West African University Games (WAUG). Shaibu, in a congratulatory message released on Wednesday, praised the university for its impressive medal haul, attributing the achievement to …

Post views: 18 By Jim Umoh Ahead of the NBBF Elective Congress, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026 in Abuja, concerned stakeholders and groups have come out to strongly warn against attempts made by some individuals to subvert the electoral process by the outgoing NBBF board, through the Electoral Committee. This warning came in response to moves by some …

Real Madrid pulled off a remarkable late comeback to beat AS Roma 4-3, while Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 4-2 win over Manchester City on an eventful evening on Wednesday in the league stage of the UEFA Champions League. Aston Villa recorded their biggest European win by demolishing Fenerbahçe 6-0, while Liverpool beat LASK Linz 6-3 in Austria, inspired by Bradley …

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ended Manchester City’s perfect winning streak with a 4-2 victory on matchday two of the Champions League at the Etihad on Wednesday night. City came into the game with eight consecutive wins in all competitions, after losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield. The first half was a nightmare for Enzo Maresca’s team, as Desire Doue …

Sporting Lagos coach Jeffrey Buter will be reunited with his former coaching colleague Shola Adegun when his team travels to Jos to take on Plateau United in the Nigerian Premier Football League matchday nine match on Sunday, October 18. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: ‘Fans can believe again!’ — Jeffrey Buter praises Sporting Lagos’ comeback against Bendel Insurance | Sports247 Nigeria …