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Boxing: Sports Ministry set to promote Yucateco league in Nigeria

The Ministry of Sports Development in Nigeria has taken steps to promote talent discovery in boxing by partnering Yucateco boxing promotion. The Minister Of Sports Development Senator John Enoh, expressed the Ministry's readines during a meeting with Hon. Omolei Imadu Yakubu, CEO Yucateco boxing promotions in his office in Abuja on Thursday. Senator Enoh said the working partnership with Yucateco Boxing promotions would yield a range...

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‘Iwobi can never be like Okocha’ – Yakubu downplays comparison

by Taiye Taiwo

24 February 2024

Former Everton striker Yakubu Ayegbeni has dismissed the comparison of Alex Iwobi’s playing style with his nephew, Jay-Jay Okocha. Iwobi has drawn comparison with Okocha since he opted to play for Nigeria on the international scene and has been taunted to be bring more creativity and chances creation to the team. On Saturday, Iwobi scored a dramatic late goal in the Premier League to give Fulham...

Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie the hero & Nigeria players’ rating against Canada

Olympics Qualifiers: Nnadozie warns Super Falcons not to dwell on previous results against Cameroon

by Taiye Taiwo

22 February 2024

Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is expecting a tough challenge from Cameroon in Friday's Olympics qualifying fixture and she has urged her teammates not to pay attention to previous results. The Super Falcons are aiming to book a place at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games since their last last outing in Beijing back in 2008. Nigeria defeated Cameroon 1-0 in the quarter-final of the 2022 Women's Africa...

Osimhen: How Napoli star silenced Barcelona in Champions League draw

by Taiye Taiwo

21 February 2024

Victor Osimhen marked his return from international duty for Nigeria with a crucial equaliser for Napoli in their 1-1 draw against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The draw gave the Partenopei an advantage ahead of their trip to Catalonia for the return fixture of the round of 16 encounter. Osimhen returned to Napoli last Friday after helping Nigeria to second-place at the 2023...

D’Tigers captain Metu gives reason for Nigeria’s failure in FIBA Olympics pre-qualifiers

Nigeria withdraw from AfroBasket qualifiers due to lack of funds

by Taiye Taiwo

21 February 2024

Nigeria men’s basketball team, D’Tigers have forfeited their participation in the 2025 AfroBasket qualifiers due to lack of funds from the government. D’Tigers were scheduled to begin their quest for qualification against Libya, Uganda and Cape Verde from February 23-25 in Tunisia. A brief statement from the Nigeria Basketball Federation confirmed that players who represented the country at the 2020 Olympic Games were ready to stage...

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Boxing: Sports Ministry set to promote Yucateco league in Nigeria

‘Iwobi can never be like Okocha’ – Yakubu downplays comparison

Olympics Qualifiers: Nnadozie warns Super Falcons not to dwell on previous results against Cameroon

Osimhen: How Napoli star silenced Barcelona in Champions League draw

Nigeria withdraw from AfroBasket qualifiers due to lack of funds

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