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Lookman, Ajibade Lead Nominations for 11th Nigeria Pitch Awards

by Ibikunle Salako
21 February 2025
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Organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have revealed the 2025 nominations for the 11th edition of the annual awards, Afrosport reports. The football accolade, instituted in 2012, was created to celebrate individuals' contribution to the expansion and deepening of football development in the country. Three nominees in 18 different categories have been shortlisted for this edition of the awards. The top three selection for the “King...

NRFF releases provisional squad for 2024 Africa Cup XVs, camp to open on Dec. 10

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation unveils calendar of events for 2025

by Ibikunle Salako
21 February 2025
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The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has announced an ambitious lineup of activities for the 2025 calendar year, featuring a mix of local and international tournaments, training programs, and developmental initiatives aimed at growing the sport across the nation. The NRFF kicked off the year with the launch of the Rugby Rising Play Nigeria initiative across 15 states on 10 February, marking a significant step in...

2023 African Games: Flying Eagles start on losing note against Uganda

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles drawn in Group B with South Africa, Egypt & Morocco

by Ibikunle Salako
13 February 2025
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Nigeria’s under-20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, have been drawn in Group B of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Cote d’Ivoire this year, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles, record winners of the competition, will battle South Africa, 1997 winners Morocco, and four-time winners Egypt in Group B. The seven-time African champions defeated Ghana’s Black Satellites 3-1 in the final of...

Nigeria to participate in six-nation cricket tourney in Kenya

PwC National U17 Cricket Championship to begin with zonal qualifiers

by Ibikunle Salako
6 February 2025
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Still basking in the euphoria from the exploits of the Nigeria female under-19 team at the ICC Under-19 female T20 World Cup in Malaysia, the country is set to host the 6th edition of the National Under-17 Cricket Championship for boys and girls with qualification series across the six geopolitical zones in the country. Over the years, the competition has grown to become the biggest age-grade...

AFCON 2023: Why South Africa game is Peseiro’s biggest test as Nigeria coach

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to play all group stage games in Fes

by Ibikunle Salako
28 January 2025
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play all their group stage matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in the city of Fes, located in northeastern Morocco, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions, drawn in Group C of the AFCON 2025 tournament, will play their games at the 45,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fes. 🚨🇳🇬 How many points do you think we can claim from this...

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