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Aruna qualifies for WTT final, $340,000 prize money up for grabs

Nigeria’s table-tennis star Quadri Aruna has been listed as the 15th player to qualify for the season-ending World Table Tennis (WTT) Finals for the top 16 players in the world. The Nigerian will be making his third appearance at the WTT Finals after he was confirmed on Thursday November 9, as the latest qualifier among the top 16 that are …

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Full List: Nigeria’s 23-man squad for W’Cup qualifiers vs Lesotho, Zimbabwe

The full list of Nigeria’s 23-man sqaud for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe has been released by the Super Eagles handlers. The head coach Jose Peseiro unveiled the squad for this month’s Group C ties on Thursday and it was posted on the Super Eagles X (formerly Twitter). While Bayer Leverkusen England-born star Nathan Tella got …

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New Leadership At Shooting Stars: Taofeek Malomo Takes the Helm As Captain

As the highly anticipated 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier League season gears up for kickoff, Shooting Stars Football Club, fondly known as the Oluyole Warriors, is ushering in a new era with the appointment of their captain and deputies. Read Also: 7th National Youth Games: Excitement As Onyedum Showers N0.25M Cash On Anambra Gold Medalists The stage is set for an exciting season …

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Boniface becomes Leverkusen Top scorer, Team extends unbeaten streak

Boniface becomes Leverkusen Top scorer, Team extends unbeaten streak – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Making a significant impact after coming off the bench, Boniface who played for 23 minutes, scored a goal from the spot, after his fellow countryman Nathan Tella was brought down in the penalty box. He converted from the spot and …

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Hijab Baller Zuhlfa AbdulAzeez Affirms Identity: Refuses To Compromise On Hijab In Football

Zuhlfa AbdulAzeez, widely recognized as the ‘Hijab Baller’ on social media, has boldly asserted her commitment to playing football with her hijab, despite potential barriers. Read Also: Lokosa’s Brace Powers Sporting Lagos To Victory, Coach Offor Impressed With Striker’s Impact In response to inquiries about training with the Super Falcons alongside Nigerian football stars like Asisat Oshoala and Rashidat Ajibade, …

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NLO UPDATE: The Other Side Is Better – Says Michael Odusanmi Sunday As Collins Edwin Secures 3-1 Victory Against Alim City

Collins Edwin emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Alim City in their recent Nationwide League One match. Following the game, Alim City’s defensive midfielder, Michael Odusanmi Sunday, shared his thoughts on the outcome in a post-match interview with Sports 247. Read Also: NLO Update: Mavlon FC’s Gabriel Chidiebere Reflects on Thrilling 2-2 Draw Against Spartan FC “I think the …

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Chelsea to Offer Lukaku Plus Cash for Osimhen

Chelsea to Offer Lukaku Plus Cash for Osimhen – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen, who played a crucial role in Napoli’s Serie A title win last season, is set to leave the club at the end of this season.   Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has confirmed the Forward’s departure and stated that he …

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John Obi Mikel Criticizes Sunday Oliseh, Describes Him As Clueless,Jealous

In a candid revelation, former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has unleashed a barrage of criticism against Sunday Oliseh, the former coach of the Nigerian national team. Mikel, who is known for his composed demeanour, did not mince words as he labelled Oliseh as “clueless, jealous, and terrible” during a recent interview. Read Also: Lagos Keep Fit Initiative Scores …

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Arm Wrestling Federation President Narrowly Escapes Death In Burnt Car

The president of Arm Wrestling Federation of Nigeria (AWFN), Engineer Samuel Olatunji Jackson narrowly escaped death on Tuesday morning after his car caught fire in Abuja. The incident happened just a few minutes after Engineer Jackson stopped to buy fuel at a filling station on his way to a meeting in Abuja. He had bought the fuel and was back …

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