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Sports · The Punch ·D’Tigers fall 78-62 against Cameroon in W’Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, lost 78–62 to Cameroon in a World Cup qualifying match. The defeat leaves Nigeria beaten by a 16-point margin in the fixture, according to the headline, with no further details provided about the game or its implications.
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NVBF hails volleyball inclusion at Enugu Games
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has welcomed the inclusion of volleyball in the Enugu Games, indicating support for the sport’s participation in the event. The federation’s response highlights the importance it places on volleyball’s presence in the competition.
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W’Cup qualifiers: Junior Female Yellow Greens arrive Tanzania
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens have arrived in Tanzania ahead of their World Cup qualifying fixture. The team’s arrival marks the next stage of preparations for the qualification campaign, with details of the match and competition context to follow from the report.
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Warren likens Itauma to Messi, Woods
Boxing promoter Warren has compared Itauma’s emerging talent or potential with that of footballer Lionel Messi and golfer Tiger Woods, suggesting he views the young boxer as possessing exceptional ability. The headline does not provide further details about the context or specific achievements behind the comparison.
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Sports · ThisDay ·Gusau, Sanusi, Others Step Down from NFF Board
Ibrahim Gusau, Sanusi and other members have stepped down from their positions on the Nigeria Football Federation board. The headline indicates a change in the federation’s leadership structure, but does not specify the number of departing officials, their reasons for leaving or any successors.
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Sports · ThisDay ·
Cup Holders PSG to Take on Man City, Aston Villa, Barca in League Phase
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will face Manchester City, Aston Villa and Barcelona during the league phase of the competition. The headline highlights a demanding schedule for PSG, with fixtures against three prominent European clubs, though it does not provide dates, venues or further details about the tournament format.
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LSTTA begins trials for Eko 2026
The Lagos State Table Tennis Association has commenced trials ahead of Eko 2026, beginning the process of assessing and selecting players for the event.
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Sports · ThisDay ·
Tobi Amusan Dethroned as Sprint Hurdles World Record Holder
Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan is no longer the recognised world-record holder in the sprint hurdles, according to the headline. The development marks a change in the event’s record status, but the headline does not provide details on who now holds the record, the performance involved or the circumstances behind the change.
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Sports · ThisDay ·
LSSC Boss, Allibay, Laud Spires 5-Aside, IHS Partnership
The Lagos State Sports Commission boss and Allibay have praised the partnership between Spires 5-Aside and IHS. The collaboration appears focused on supporting or promoting five-a-side football, although the headline does not provide further details about the initiative, its objectives, or the organisations’ specific roles.
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UEFA Preparing Criminal Legal Action against Infantino
UEFA is reportedly preparing to pursue criminal legal action against Gianni Infantino, the president of world football’s governing body, FIFA. The headline does not specify the allegations, legal basis, jurisdiction, or next steps, so further details are required to clarify the circumstances and potential consequences.
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Odegbami, Soname lead race to replace Gusau as NFF president
Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami and businessman Chidi Soname are reported to be leading contenders in the race to succeed Ibrahim Gusau as president of the Nigeria Football Federation. The headline indicates an impending leadership contest, but provides no further details about other candidates, the election process or its timing.
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Sports · ThisDay ·
Aston Villa v Arsenal Clash Tops Premier League Weekend Broadcast on DStv/GOtv
The Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Arsenal is scheduled as the leading broadcast attraction on DStv and GOtv this weekend. The listing highlights the match as the main football event available to subscribers, with coverage forming part of the platforms’ weekend sports programming.
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Sports · ThisDay ·
Nigerian Pro Golf Quartet Arrive Kampala for Uganda Open
Four Nigerian professional golfers have arrived in Kampala to compete in the Uganda Open. Their participation represents Nigeria at the international tournament, although the headline does not identify the players, provide competition dates, or indicate the event’s format and expected field.
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Sports · ThisDay ·
Pinnick Says Not Interested in NFF’s Normalisation Committee
Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has said he is not interested in joining or participating in the federation’s normalisation committee. The headline indicates his position on the committee, but provides no further details about the reasons for his decision, the committee’s mandate or the circumstances surrounding its formation.
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Tinubu orders comprehensive football reform
President Bola Tinubu has directed relevant authorities to undertake a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s football sector. The order signals an effort to review and improve the administration, organisation and development of the sport, although the headline does not specify the measures, institutions involved or implementation timeline.
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Champions League: Osimhen, Lookman, Onyedika set for Nigerian clashes
Nigerian footballers Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika are set to face one another in Champions League fixtures. The headline highlights the prospect of domestic rivalries involving the three players as they represent their respective European clubs in the competition.
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D’Tigers fall 78-62 against Cameroon in W’Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, lost 78-62 to Cameroon in a World Cup qualifying match. The result leaves Nigeria defeated in the fixture, with Cameroon securing the higher score in the encounter.
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Arokodare bags brace as Ajax seal Conference League spot
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Ajax secured qualification for the UEFA Conference League. His brace proved decisive in the Dutch side’s campaign, highlighting the forward’s impact in helping the club claim a place in Europe’s third-tier competition.
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Arteta braced for ‘tough’ Martinelli, Jesus exits from Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing for potentially difficult departures involving forwards Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus. The report indicates that both players could leave the club, presenting a significant challenge for Arteta as he considers the team’s squad planning and attacking options.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Ikpeme, ex-deputy general secretary, to oversee NFF Secretariat
Ikpeme, a former deputy general secretary, has been assigned to oversee the operations of the Nigeria Football Federation Secretariat. The appointment places him in charge of coordinating the federation’s secretariat functions, although the headline does not provide further details about the duration, responsibilities, or circumstances surrounding the arrangement.
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