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Nigeria beats Ghana to make major Tennis leap

Nigeria has officially earned a promotion to Davis Cup World Group II after securing decisive victories over Ghana in the ongoing Group...

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Euro 2024

6 players with Nigerian roots lighting Euro 2024

Euro 2024 is witnessing a unique phenomenon – a surge of players with Nigerian descent making a splash for their adopted European...

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Athletic

Amusan leads loaded Nigerian contingent to African Athletics Championship

Nigerian sprint star Tobi Amusan, fresh off retaining her national title, will lead a 40-athlete contingent to the African Athletics Championships in...

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World Cup Qualifiers

Flamingos on verge of World Cup qualification as Liberia clash looms

Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s team, the Flamingos, are on the cusp of booking their place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in...

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Super Eagles

Super Eagles suffer first loss to Benin as World Cup hope fades

Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign suffered a devastating blow on Monday, as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Benin Republic in...

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Sports

Nigeria clinches medals at African Judo Open

Nigerian judokas impressed at the African Judo Open in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, returning home with a haul of one gold, one silver,...

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Super Eagles

Super Eagles get boost as Lookman and co. fly to Uyo

The Super Eagles’ preparations for their crucial World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Friday are nearing completion with the expected arrival...