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AFCON kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony

The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. The ceremony commenced with a vibrant…

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2024: We hope to achieve more in grassroots basketball, says Olatona

Gbade Olatana, the proprietor Youth Alive Basketball Academy said that the Junior league would be bigger than it has been in the past. He said that he was proud of…

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Minister pledges to tackle funding challenge in sports

Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has pledged to tackle funding challenge in sports in the country. Enoh made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a technical…

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AFCON: Mark urges Super Eagles to go for goals

Former  Senate President David Mark has urged the Super Eagles to imbibe team spirit in the approach to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed to kick off in Cote…

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Super Eagles arrive Abidjan for 2023 AFCON

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday landed in grand style in Abidjan, ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The team,…

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Kano Pillars beg NPFL to reconsider N12m fine

The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has appealed to the Nigeria Professional Football League Disciplinary Committee to reconsider its stance on the N12 million fine imposed on the team…

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Nigeria’s Aruna moves up to 14th in latest ITTF ranking

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna began the new year with an improvement in his International Table-tennis Federation (ITTF) world ranking. Aruna gained points in his quarter final finish at the World Table-tennis…

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NPFL: Lobi Stars compound Kwara Utd’s woes

Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi on Sunday defeated Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin by 2-0, to worsen the Ilorin based Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side’s season. The…

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NPFL: Pillars beat Plateau United 2-1 in Kano

Kano Pillars Football Club on Sunday staged a stunning comeback to beat visiting Plateau United 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar-Mata, Kano. The match day seven fixture was watched by…

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AFCON 2023 theme song ‘ll outlive tournament – Producer

Franck-Alcide Kacou, the Director General Universal Music Africa, on Friday, said the team song of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 was designed to last beyond the tournament. Kacou…

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