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Daniel Adeleye and Abubakar Yusuf emerged as champions in the male doubles event in the National Tennis championship of the ongoing Vemp Open, defeating the duo of Canice Abua and Musa Mohammed in a pulsating final held on Friday at the National Tennis Center, package B of the Moshers Abola National Stadium, Aboja. The closely played game ended 6-3, 4-6, …

The state government of Ogun has thrown its weight behind the successful host of the Zonal Qualifier of the Veterans 2025 Cup, reaffirming its commitment to sports development and inclusive commitment in the state. This guarantee was given by the State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, during a courtesy visit of the leadership of the All Stars Football …

Former president of Nigeria Football Federation (Nff), Amaju Pinnick, was appointed special councilor of the president of the African football confederation (CAF), Patrice Motsepe. The appointment, approved by the CAF Executive Committee on Saturday, marks a significant return to the Continental Football Administration for the 54 -year -old. With his new role, Pinnick will now participate in the meetings of …

As the dust is established in Nigeria’s historic double victory in the IFAF African flag soccer championship in Cairo, a pressing question now resonates throughout the continent: Who really represents African flag football and who gave them the authority to decide? Despite an electrifying performance of the Nigerian teams, which saw the male edge of Egypt 13-12 and women dominate …

A 10 -year -old boy, Olanijesu, from Lagos, was disconsolate after the tragic death of his football hero, Diogo Jota, the Portuguese striker for Liverpool FC who died in a car accident in Spain on July 3, 2025. According to the reports, the young Liverpool fan, who described Jota as “as an older brother,” began to cry and could not …

Muhannad Al-Lili, a Nadi player Khadamat Al-Maghazi Football Club, died of injuries suffered during an Israeli air attack that hit his family home in the Maghazi refugee camp, located in the center of Gaza. His death brings the number of athletes killed in Gaza to 439, according to the sports journalist Leyla Hameed. Al-Lili, who had recently married, was widely …

A young footballer died while he was subjected to a knee operation. The young Argentine Camilo Nuin, who was only 18 years old, died tragically while he was treated in what is considered common surgery. Nuin, 18 years old, is said to be under the knife in an attempt to face the meniscal and crocuse injuries to restore stability in …

In a significant impulse for the development of base football in Nigeria, the former general director of the National Sports Commission, Dr. Amos Adamu, has been officially appointed great patron of the Soccer Championship of the Secondary School of All Nigeria Samuel Okwaraji. Dr. Adamu accepted the honorary role during a courtesy visit from the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation to his …

Chelsea Tosin Adarabioyo defender revealed that he is close to making a decision on his international future. The 27 -year -old, born in England to Nigerian parents, remains suitable for playing for both countries at Senior level. Adarabioyo has previously represented England on a youth level, making 14 appearances in different age categories. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approached the …

El-Kanemi’s warriors announced the composition of their technical crew. The former team leader of the team, Aliyu Zubairu left the place following the expiry of his contract. Zubairu was responsible for the Borno army for two years. Mohammed Kalli Kachalla has been appointed new head of the team coach. Ibrahim Imam and Ishaq Hussini Goni will act as assistants coaches. …