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President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulatory message to Nigeria’s table tennis star, Aruna Quadri, for winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title. Securing a convincing victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup held in Rwanda, Quadri not only reclaimed the title but also solidified his position as the champion of table tennis …

Boniface Nominated for Bundesliga Rookie of the Season Award – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The recognition comes following Boniface’s exceptional displays for Bayer Leverkusen throughout the Month of April.   Boniface will compete against some of the league’s brightest talents, including Borussia Dortmund’s Ian Maatsen, RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, and Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier. Boniface …

Eniola Akanni put up a stellar performance that earned him the coveted Man of the Match award in a thrilling 2-2 draw between Gbagada FC and Imperial FC in the Creative Championship Cup. Reflecting on the hard-fought encounter, Akanni gave his insights in an exclusive post-match interview with Sports247. Read Also: Gallant Nigeria Lose First Match To Angola At Africa …

Chiamaka Nnadozie has etched her name in the annals of the sport by becoming the first African goalkeeper to claim the prestigious National Union of Professional Footballers award for the best goalkeeper in the French women’s topflight league. The 23-year-old shot-stopper’s exceptional performances for Paris FC throughout the 2023/24 season caught the attention of football aficionados worldwide, earning her widespread …

The Ogun State Football Association says arrangements are in top gear to stage a Pre season tournament for clubs plying their trade in the Nigeria National League (NNL), and those playing in the Nation-Wide League (NLO). According to the tournament’s itinerary, it will kick off on October 9, 2023 in all four zones in the Gateway state. According to the …

Manchester City are on the verge of an historic Premier League title win after Erling Haaland’s brace secured a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night. The win saw City move two points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the table with one game left to play. Arsenal needed their city rivals to avoid defeat against Spurs to …

Members of the Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Nasarawa State Chapter, were, on Friday, taken on a tour of various sporting facilities within the Lafia City Stadium. The exercise which was led by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jafaru Ango, accompanied by the Organisation’s Permanent Secretary, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi, and Director of Facilities and Stadium …

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has declared he’ll wear a protective face mask for the remainder of his professional football career. This decision stems from a harrowing incident in November 2021 when Osimhen endured multiple facial fractures in a collision with Inter Milan defender, Milan Skriniar during a Serie A game.   The surgeon overseeing Osimhen’s treatment disclosed that the …

Finidi Addresses “Frosty” Relationship With Super Eagles Players – Latest Sports News In Nigeria In his debut press conference following his unveiling as the team’s head coach in Abuja, Finidi candidly admitted concerns about his relationship with players.   The concerns come amidst brewing controversy surrounding his tenure as interim boss, with reports surfacing of …

Sao Tome and Principe head coach Adriano Eusebio has named a 21-man squad for his side’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria. The Patriots will file out against the three-time African champions in the Group A clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday, September 10. The Super Falcons have already secured a place in Cote …