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Joseph Oluwatosin, a first-time participant at the 9th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, shared his thoughts and reflections on the event. Expressing his appreciation for the marathon and Access Bank’s commitment to organizing it annually, Oluwatosin described the event as fun and welcoming. Read Also: Christopher Nnaji Vincent 2024 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Journey – From …

The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has been granted the prestigious IOC Solidarity funding to conduct a Level 3 Coaching Course for the coaches of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) to help develop the sports in the country. According to a press statement made available to our correspondent by the PRO Nigeria Olympic Committee, Mr. Tony Nezianya, the course is scheduled …

Coco Gauff Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Aryna Sabalenka and claim her maiden major title at the US Open. Sabalenka, who will take over as world No. 1 on Monday, made a strong start in a bid to silence a partisan crowd in New York. Guaff looked nervous early on and was on the back …

It was a history-making event at the Remo Stars Stadium today August 8th, 2023, as the second semi-final match of the 2nd ValueJet Pre-Season tournament between Beyond Limits Football Academy, and Kwara United pitched father, Bamidele Aiyenugba against his son, Daniel Aiyenugba. Read Also: Prince Dapo Ajibade Appointed Special Adviser To NPFL Chairman Aiyenugba Senior, who was a former Super …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that the Super Eagles gave their best but was just unfortunate not to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday. Recall that two goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller gave Ivory Coast a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles. Captain William Troost-Ekong did score a goal for Peseiro’s side …

Bayern Munich and Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle for England captain Harry Kane worth more than 100m euros (£86.4m). Kane, 30, has one year left on his contract with Spurs and must now make a decision about whether or not to leave. The forward is Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances.Kane was linked with …

The Bauchi State government has sacked the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of Wikki Tourists FC, Aminu Dalhatu Umar. The state’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Muhammad Salis Gamawa, confirmed the chairman’s sack in a letter dated October 11, 2023. The letter was seen by journalists on Thursday. Umar was appointed the chairman of the Wikki Tourists FC interim …

American teenager Coco Gauff landed her first Grand Slam title with a fightback win over Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final. Sixth-seeded Gauff had a while to get going in front of a supportive home crowd, but she gained confidence and eventually defeated second-seeded Sabalenka in New York. 19-year-old Gauff successfully clinched a 2-6 6-3 6-2 win on a …

The Delta Queens Hockey team has returned to Nigeria after a commendable display at the Africa Club Championship held in Malawi. The team showcased their prowess by securing a third-place finish in the seven-team event, defeating the home side, Genetrix, with an impressive scoreline of 10-0. Read Also: Mighty Jets International FC Welcomes Spanish Scouts To Jos For Talent Identification …

World football governing body, FIFA has handed a two-match suspension on Three Lionesses of England forward Lauren James following her red card in their game against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. James was sent off in the 87th minute of the round of 16 clash after she was seen stamping on Michelle Alozie’s back, in a game that eventually ended in favour …