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Post views: 213 By Silvernews The Rangers International Football Club Foundation, in collaboration with the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association Nigeria, TechWomen Nigeria and Campus Technology Life Initiative, has launched the “Tech Our Girls Initiative” (TOGI) at the Government Technical College Enugu as part of efforts to promote female participation in technology, leadership and entrepreneurship. The programme, launched …

Defending champions Kwara United will begin their 2026 Federation President Cup campaign with a round of 16 clash against Abuja-based Sporting Supreme U19 FC following the official draw held on Friday night. The Harmony Boys etched their name in Nigerian football history last June after defeating Abakaliki FC on penalties in Lagos to clinch their first national title, and will …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says he remains fully committed to the team and is determined to return Nigeria to its glory days on the continent. Chelle stated that he has not lost his hunger and desire to succeed with the team despite the enormous pressure that comes with directing the Super Eagles. Super Eagles. The Malian said his …

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 …

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 …

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 …