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Ajayi and Ogazi shine as Nigeria’s top men’s gold medalists at NCAA championships

Nigerian sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi have been recognized as the Athletic Heat’s most outstanding men’s gold medalists after putting in sensational performances to capture NCAA titles and bolster Nigeria’s growing reputation in collegiate athletics. READ ALSO: Ikorodu City Hosts President Federation Cup Final Clash With El-Kanemi Warriors Sports247 reports that the duo put on championship-winning displays at the …

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Scottish fans drink themselves dry at Boston taprooms

Boston knew the Scottish fans would come. What the city didn’t know was how thirsty they would be. Sam Adams confirmed his Boston Taproom ran out of Samuel Adams Boston Lager over the weekend after the Tartan Army drank it dry. Scottish fans play bagpipes as they wait outside The Dubliner bar ahead of a FIFA World Cup viewing party. …

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Nigerian media team crowned champions after dominant final victory

Nigerian media representatives, Team Truth, were crowned champions of the US Freedom Cup 2026 after a resounding 6-2 victory over Team Opportunity in a thrilling final held in Lagos. The six-team tournament, organized to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, generated excitement, camaraderie and impressive football displays as media professionals and stakeholders …

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WORLD CUP: Sadiq Umar, says he may retire from Super Eagles soon

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar lamented Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing that he may soon retire from the country’s national team squad. The Valencia forward said he had not yet made a final decision but planned to evaluate his future when the club’s new season begins. Speaking to Radio France Internationale Hausa, the …

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The Rangers Foundation is preparing to collaborate with the Kunie Foundation to promote social impact and community development in the Iva Valley

Post views: 13 The Rangers International FC Foundation will partner with the Kunie Foundation to promote social impact initiatives and community development programs targeting children and youth in Iva Valley, Enugu State. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, representatives of the Kunie Foundation, led by its Communications Officer, Uchenna Igboeme, paid a courtesy visit to the corporate office of Rangers …

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Gumel launches safeguarding policy to protect athletes

The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has launched the Nigerian Sports Safeguarding Policy, describing it as a landmark framework designed to protect athletes and other participants in sports from abuse, harassment, discrimination and reports of exploitation. completesports.com. Speaking at the official opening in Abuja on Tuesday, Gumel said the policy is aligned with global best …

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Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer with a hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina started their defense with victory over Algeria. The Inter Miami forward, making his 200th appearance for his country, opened the scoring in the 16th minute, doubling the lead on the hour before completing his hat-trick in the 76th minute. His efforts created history, as …

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