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BAL 2023: Kwara Falcons lose second game to Stade Malien

Nigerian champions Kwara Falcons lost their second straight game at the 2023 Basketball Africa League by 78-74 to fellow debutants Stade Malien at the Dakar Arena on Tuesday. Kadri Baba Jibril's men showed a glimpse of improvement from their opening game loss against the Rwanda Energy Group, but they left it late and eventually fell to the Malians. Stade Malien edged the first quarter 18-15 and...

U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Olympic Eagles to host Guinea in Abuja

U-23 AFCON: Officials confirmed for Nigeria vs Guinea double-header

The Confederation of African Football has announced the list of match officials for the double-header between Nigeria and Guinea in the final qualifying round of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. The African football governing body has assigned Sudanese officials to be in charge during the first leg of the tie scheduled for the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on March 22. 38-year-old Sabri Mohamed Fadul...

WTT Singapore: Quadri Aruna sees off French teenager in Round 32

WTT Singapore: Quadri Aruna sees off French teenager in Round 32

Africa's number one table tennis player, Quadri Aruna, overcame French ace Alexis Lebrun 3-2 on Tuesday to progress to the round of 16 of the men's singles at the ongoing World Table Tennis Singapore Smash. The world No. 14, who defeated Germany’s Ruwen Filus with the same scoreline in the first round, fought hard to seal a comeback win after Lebrun won the first game 11-8...

Man City boss Guardiola under pressure to win Champions League

Man City boss Guardiola under pressure to win Champions League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed he understands the pressure on him and his players to win the UEFA Champions League this season. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach has guided Man City to numerous titles, including four Premier League titles, four Carabao Cup trophies, one FA Cup, and two Community Shields since he joined in 2016 but has found it tough to replicate the...

BAL 2023: Kwara Falcons fall to REG in opening game

BAL 2023: Kwara Falcons star Wilson Jr demands response after opening loss

Following the Kwara Falcons' loss to Rwanda Energy Group in the Basketball Africa League on Sunday, power forward Anthony Wilson Jr. has reiterated the need for an immediate victory in their next game. The American, who only managed seven points for the Nigerian champions in the 64-48 defeat, called for teamwork and togetherness as they continue to navigate their way through the tournament. “One game doesn’t...