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Post views: 25 By Silvernews President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ahmadu Musa Kida, has lauded the resilience and class of the Nigeria Women’s National Team, D’Tigress, following their impressive 101-84 victory over the Philippines Women’s National Basketball Team at the ongoing FIBA ​​Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France. Kida described the team’s performance as a display …

Arsenal took a step closer to the Premier League title after securing a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to break down Everton’s defense for much of the match at the Emirates Stadium before finally making the breakthrough in the dying minutes. Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring in the 89th minute after Everton goalkeeper …

Former FC Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has made a sensational claim about why Lionel Messi He never returned to the club in 2023, accusing the club president Juan Laporta to block movement. Speaking in an explosive interview with The VanguardXavi alleged that the Argentine superstar’s return from Paris Saint Germain It was already agreed in principle before Laporta changed his …

Former Enugu Rangers star Chisom Egbuchulam is off to a great start in the United States. The well-traveled forward scored his USL debut for Detroit City in a 3-0 win over Brooklyn. He scored in the 86th minute after Darren Smith brought him on in the 58th minute. Egbuchulam, 34, signed a one-year contract with Detroit City and the club …

ABS Ilorin FC Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chuwuemeka, has asked the players to do everything possible for victory in their crucial matchday 12 clash against Doma United in the Nigerian National League on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Ilorin. Saraki Boys will host Doma United in the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl at the George Innih Stadium in a match …

Post views: 29 By Waka Hland A last-minute goal from Abudulateef Ibrahim gave Heartland FC a dramatic 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars FC in a tense Nigeria National League (NNL) match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The match looked set to end in stalemate until Ibrahim scored in the 90th minute to break the deadlock and send the …

Balancing academics and competitive sports is a challenge many student-athletes face in Nigerian universities. For Jorge Mendez Amilastudent of the Department of Zoology at Jose University and former sports director of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), the journey was full of passion, sacrifice and resilience. on this Interview in the Student-Athlete CornerAmila shares her experiences about life as a student-athlete, …

Porto defender, Zaidu Sanusi could miss Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa due to injury. Sanusi failed to train with his teammates in Bouake on Tuesday night as they rounded up preparations for the highly anticipated last four fixture billed for Stade de la Paix. The left-back has battled with injury …

Frank Onyeka, who has been a revelation for English Championship side Coventry City, tasted defeat for the first time in hopes of promotion after a 1-2 defeat against Southampton, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Onyeka joined the team in the January transfer window and played six matches before today’s match which ended in a defeat for his team. He was on the pitch …

Smart City FC strengthened their push for promotion in matchday 14 of the Nigerian National League with a convincing 3-1 win over Crown FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, a result that takes them to 20 points and keeps their NPFL qualification ambitions firmly on track. READ ALSO: National Sports Commission mourns passing of legendary Green Eagles midfielder Henry …