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Oyeleke, Akogun and others get appointment in Archery Federation

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Board of the Nigerian Archery Federation appointed seven members of the federation as Administrative Officers. Among those appointed are: Emmanuel Oyeleke, captain of Nigeria Archery and founder of Zen Archery club in Lagos, who will serve as Director of Marketing and Akogun A. Abimbola, founder of Akogaa Archery Academy in Benin City, as Director …

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Basit’s late equalizer gives TomTom FC a draw against IITA All Stars

A late goal from Basit saved a 1-1 draw for TomTom FC, the football team ‘based’ at the University of Ibadan, in a thrilling friendly encounter against the IITA All Stars yesterday at the IITA Football Pitch. Basit, a 200 level Mathematics student, came off the bench to score his first goal for the club, burying a well-placed shot past …

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Luis Enrique blocks PSG’s move to sign Osimhen from Galatasaray

PSG coach Luis Enrique has paused the club’s plans to sign Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen at the end of the season when the summer transfer window opens. Osimhen has been in top form for Galatasaray with 17 goals in 25 games, seven of them in just eight games in the UEFA Champions League. A shape that has caught the …

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Chelsea’s Reece James is my role model: Favor Philip

Football player and student of Ogun State University of Technology, Favor Onyinye Philip has revealed that his role model in the round leather game is England Chelsea star, Reece James, reports Sports247. READ ALSO: NOC President Habu Gumel sheds more light on upcoming course on gender governance The former student of Will-B Excellence Secondary School in Abogunloko area of ​​Ikotun, …

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Arokodare reflects on difficult start to life in the Premier League

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare admitted the move to the Premier League was more difficult than he expected, reports completesports.com. The Nigerian international joined Wolves from Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk last summer. Arokodare admits difficult start Arokodare confessed that his first matches in England were a struggle. “The two leagues are comparable: physically demanding, intense and fast. But in …

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WAR IN IRAN! Nigerian players caught up in Middle East turmoil REVEALED!!

The growing military tensions between the USA, Israel and Iran have sent a supposed World Cup III memo to the entire world of sport and Nigerian footballers playing across the Middle East are now going through sudden uncertainty. With airstrikes, missile interceptions and security measures across the region, national leagues have been suspended, continental matches have been postponed and even …

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Nottingham Forest, Trabzonspor agree loan deal for Dennis

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Nigerian footballer Emmanuel Dennis may not be joining Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Tai. Despite advanced discussions with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest, Al-Tai could miss out on the forward as latest reports claims Turkish Champions Trabzonspor is closed to signing the Nigerian. Al-Tai are believed to be the frontrunner …

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Nigerian Wheelchair Basketball Begins Preparations for 2026 Commonwealth Games Qualifiers

The Nigerian Wheelchair Basketball Federation has invited 16 players to a closed camp program ahead of qualifiers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Angola. The national camp will be held at Moshood Abiola National Stadium Package ‘B’ from March 8 to 21. In the men’s category, the invited players are Shittu Musbau, Adetayo Emmanuel Kehinde, Abel Oluwaseun, Akinde Tony, Bailey …

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UNILAG to complete 240-bed hostel for student-athletes by Q4 2026

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced plans to complete a 240-bed hostel for student-athletes by the fourth quarter of 2026, an important step towards improving the welfare and accommodation of athletes representing the institution. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, disclosed this during a meet and greet session with the UNILAG contingent of athletes and officials representing the university …

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