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Catch all the latest updates on sports in Nigeria, from thrilling football matches to inspiring stories of Nigerian athletes. Explore highlights from local and international sports events, track Nigerian football leagues, and relive unforgettable moments in athletics, basketball, and more.

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    Sport Tourism Emerges as a Key Growth Engine for African Markets

    by Familugba Victor 1 week ago
    by Familugba Victor 1 week ago 108 views

    Sports are more than just a pastime in Africa; they are a massive financial engine. Single events like the World Cup generate billions globally, and Africa is carving out its …

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    ​Kenya Reinvents Tourism with a New Focus on Adventure Sports

    by Familugba Victor 1 month ago
    by Familugba Victor 1 month ago 208 views

    ​In a strategic move to evolve the nation’s travel appeal, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) announced on Monday a significant shift toward adventure sports. This initiative aims to broaden the …

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    Benjamin Fredrick: Kaduna-Born Defender Rising to Super Eagles Stardom

    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago
    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago 709 views

    In the snow-white heat of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign, one name emerged from relative obscurity to capture the imagination of an entire nation. Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick, a 20-year-old defender …

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    Arsenal and Visit Rwanda to Part Ways in 2026

    by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago
    by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago 1.1K views

    A defining era in sports marketing and African nation branding is drawing to a close; after eight years of a fruitful collaboration, Arsenal Football Club and Visit Rwanda have jointly …

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    Lagos Pedals Into History with Africa’s Longest Urban Cycling Race in 2026

    by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago
    by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago 688 views

    Lagos is on the verge of a historic milestone with the launch of the Lagos Gran Fondo EKO 170, a thrilling 170-kilometre urban cycling event scheduled for January 11th, 2026. …

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    NPFL Match Day 13: Ikorodu City Claim Top Spot as Wikki Tourists End 1,305-Day Away Drought

    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago
    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago 557 views

    The 2025/26 NPFL season delivered its most dramatic weekend yet as NPFL Match Day 13 saw a new league leader emerge, historic away victories, and management shake-ups that sent shockwaves …

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    From Triumph to Tears: Inside Nigeria’s Super Eagles World Cup Failure

    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago
    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago 742 views

    Nigeria’s journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended devastatingly, marking another Super Eagles World Cup failure that will haunt the nation for years to come. After a thrilling 4-1 …

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    Nigeria Prepares to Host Inaugural West African Para Games in Abeokuta

    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago
    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago 767 views

    Nigeria is set to make history as the host nation for the first-ever West African Para Games, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) announcing the formation of a 13-member Local …

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    Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors Crowned 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League Champions

    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago
    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago 595 views

    Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors have etched their names in history after claiming their maiden 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) title following a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over defending …

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    Esther Okoronkwo: Nigeria’s Comeback Queen and WAFCON 2024 Star

    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago
    by Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe 3 months ago 690 views

    On a snow-covered pitch at York Lions Stadium in Toronto, with visibility reduced and temperatures plummeting, Nigeria’s Esther Okoronkwo produced magic. In just 27 minutes, she scored a hat-trick that …

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