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Udezue delivers on NBBF promise as Coal City Blazers reach major conference

Post views: 24 By Silvernews A board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and CEO of Afasports, Ugo Udezue, has started fulfilling his campaign promises following the qualification of the Coal City Blazers to the premier conference of the Nigerian men’s basketball league. Udezue, the Anambra State born basketball administrator, was elected to the board of the federation …

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ASAC 2026: Nigerian team wins gold and silver in women’s and men’s 4x100m relay

The quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Obi Jennifer Chukwuka, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu recorded a time of 42.94 seconds to win gold and defend their title at the African Athletics Championships being held in Accra, Ghana. The Nigerian team beat second-place Liberia and hosts Ghana, who finished third, in Friday’s final. They set a new record by becoming the first …

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Flying Eagles boss Maikaba invited 35 players for the WAFU B tournament

Newly appointed Flying Eagles coach Abdul Maikaba has invited 35 players to the team camp to begin Preparations for the WAFU B U20 Championship in Ivory Coast in July. All invited players are expected to report to the camp in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Saturday, May 16. The Flying Eagles lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast in the final …

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Poland 2026: Falconets paired with Spain and China in Group F

Abayomi Ademola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have been drawn in Group F alongside former champions Spain, China and debutants New Caledonia for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026. The tournament draw ceremony was held on Friday in Lodz, Poland, setting up what is expected to be a highly competitive group for the seven-time African champions. The …

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Moses Reacts To Hazard’s Retirement From Professional Football At 32

Former Nigeria international Victor Moses has reacted to former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard’s retirement from professional football. Hazard announced his retirement from professional football aged 32 years in his Instagram account on Tuesday. “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time. After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my …

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Imo FA opens registration for State League clubs

Post views: 21 By Silvernews The Imo State Football Association has invited football clubs across the state to register for this year’s State League competition as preparations for the new football season intensify. All interested clubs are expected to complete registration at the FA Secretariat, with organizers anticipating nearly 100 teams for the grassroots …

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SWAN extends the date of the triennial congress and inaugurates the electoral committee for the 2026 elections

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has approved a one-month extension to host its triennial National Delegates Congress and inaugurated a seven-member election committee to conduct the Association’s national elections in 2026. The resolutions were reached at the SWAN Full Council meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, attended by members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), state chapter …

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