Nigeria’s disappointing boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow continued on Sunday when Ajishola Kadijat became the fourth Nigerian boxer to be knocked out of the competition. Competing in the last 16 of the women’s 54kg category, Kadijat suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 split decision loss to Helen Jones of Wales, ending her hopes of winning a medal at …
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Post views: 104 By Wakawaka Sports Ekomsy FC and Cynosure FC have submitted a joint petition to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), calling for the immediate relocation of the Nationwide League One (NLO) South East Promotional Zone play-offs from Aba, Abia State to what they described as a completely neutral venue. In a petition dated July …
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons players at the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup taking place in Morocco have complained that their money was stolen from their hotel rooms in Casablanca. Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo opened up, alleging $700 was stolen from her wallet, and other teammates also experienced the same. The AFC Toronto forward made the allegations in a series of posts on …
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Rangers International Head Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has exclusively said completesports.com that the Coal City Flying Antelopes are looking to sign two forwards to be fully prepared for the defense of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title as well as their 11th CAF Champions League campaign. Ilechukwu, 48, who is affectionately called ‘The Worker’, was speaking on the sidelines of …
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Team Nigeria’s athletics contingent has received a major boost ahead of the start of athletics events at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with two of the country’s brightest stars, Ella Onojuvwevwo and Temitope Adeshina, arriving in Glasgow, Scotland. World-class 400m runner Ella Onojuvwevwo joined her teammates on Sunday, bringing renewed excitement and confidence to the Nigerian camp ahead of Monday’s opening …
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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant rewards for Nigerian athletes competing in the Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking on the development, NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko said the new package was approved to further motivate the Nigerian team. “During a brief meeting with the CEO, we agreed to …
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Post views: 18 By Akeem Busari The President of the Borno State Basketball Association and North East representative on the NBBF Council, Alhaji Abba Kaka, has reiterated his plans to continue the development of the game in the North East zone. Speaking to Sports Chronicle Magazine, the successful businessman and avid lover of the game, revealed some plans to …
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Nigeria Under-20 team coach Abdul Maikaba has chosen 17-year-old Habila Simeon as captain of the Nigerian team for the WAFU B tournament, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The attacking midfielder plays for the famous Jos-based Golden Boot Soccer (GBS) football academy, owned by popular coach Bros, who has been instrumental in developing notable names who have represented Nigeria at various levels. …
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The Nigerian wheelchair basketball team’s historic debut at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games began with a tough lesson on Saturday when the women’s team suffered a 16-1 defeat to host nation Scotland in a Pool B encounter at SEC Hall 4. Playing in front of a lively home crowd, the Scots produced a dominant display, combining clinical finishing, quick ball …
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Post views: 28 Ohis Asein The Director of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Samuel Onikeku, has expressed confidence in the athletics contingent of the Nigerian team ahead of the start of athletics events at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday, July 27. Speaking exclusively to FAKS MEDIA …
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