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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportErik Ten Hag Departs as Manchester United Manager

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 28, 2024

Manchester United have announced the departure of Erik ten Hag as the men’s first-team manager. Ten Hag was appointed in April 2022 and guided the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. “We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future,” the club said in a statement. The club confirmed that former...

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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportSuper Eagles Abandon AFCON Qualifier in Libya After 12-Hour Airport Ordeal

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 15, 2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have withdrawn from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match against Libya following a harrowing 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The Nigerian contingent, including players and officials, landed in Libya on Sunday evening only to face unexpected obstacles that left them stranded and without assistance. The Nigerian squad had travelled to Libya after securing a 1-0 victory over Libya last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium,...

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NewsNigeriaSportNational Youth Games: Lagos Sweeps All Gold Medals In Boxing Competition 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 18, 2024

Lagos State has swept all four gold medals in the boxing competition at the 2024 National Youth Games. The Team Lagos U-15 pugilists’ dominance across the weight categories marks a historic achievement for Lagos in youth sports, particularly boxing. The gold medal run began with Agboola Oyindamola’s victory in the 40kg female category. Bello Olamide Lawal followed suit, claiming gold in the 42kg male category. Yakubu Sofiat clinched the top spot in the 42kg female...

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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportNigerian Students to Explore Education Opportunities at USA College Fair

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 13, 2024

…50 US colleges to participate The US Embassy in Nigeria will host the 23rd annual EducationUSA College Fair from 17 to 19 September 2024 in Abuja and Lagos. The fair would provide Nigerian students the opportunity to interact with international admissions officers from 50 top US universities. Among the participating institutions are Harvard University, Columbia University, The George Washington University, Tulane University, and Spelman College. According to the US Embassy, the fair will allow prospective...

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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportAFCON, U-20 Qualifiers: Eagles Dominate Benin, Falconets Crush Venezuela

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

In a weekend of footballing success, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Falconets both recorded impressive wins. The Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their opening Group D match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ademola Lookman scored twice and Victor Osimhen added a third goal to ensure a convincing victory in Uyo. This win marked a return to form for the Super Eagles, who had been struggling with three consecutive games without a...

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NewsNigeriaSportD’Tigress Breaks Record, Enters Top 10 in World Basketball Rankings

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2024

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has soared to eighth place in the latest world rankings by the International Basketball Federation, FIBA, the governing body of basketball. With this achievement, they have become the first African team to break into the top 10. The team’s impressive outing at the Paris Olympics, where they defeated Australia and Canada, earned them a four-spot jump in the rankings. They secured their first Olympic victory in 20 years against...

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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportNFF Turns to German Tactician Bruno Labbadia for Super Eagles’ Revival

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 27, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has appointed German coach Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF announced on Tuesday that it had agreed with Labbadia to take charge of the senior men’s national team. The NFF Executive Committee approved the appointment following a recommendation from the Technical and Development sub-committee, according to NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi. Labbadia replaces Finidi George, who resigned after failing to secure wins...

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NewsNigeriaOlympicsSportD’Tigress Crash Out of Olympics After Losing to US in Quarterfinals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 8, 2024

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Wednesday ended their impressive run at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after a quarterfinal loss to the United States. The game ended with a final score of 74-88 in favour of Team USA. The Nigerian team, who made history as Africa’s first side to advance beyond the group stage, started strongly but struggled to keep pace with the Americans as the game wore on. According to the...

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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportNigeria’s Olympic Dreams Shattered After Falcons’ 3-1 Loss to Japan 

PilotnewsAugust 1, 2024

Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a humiliating exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, finishing dead last in their group without a single victory. Randy Waldrum’s squad were outclassed in all three matches, falling 1-0 to Brazil in their opener before a 1-0 loss to Spain. Their tournament ended with a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Japan in their Group C finale at La Beaujoire Stadium. The result means the Super Falcons finished bottom of their...

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NewsSportNigerian-American Ogunbowale Wins Second WNBA All-Star Game MVP Award

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 22, 2024

Nigerian-American basketball star Arike Ogunbowale made Nigeria proud at the Women’s National Basketball Association, WNBA, All-Star Game on Sunday in Phoenix, USA. Ogunbowale, 27, led her team, the WNBA All-Stars, to a close victory over Team USA with a record-breaking performance. Despite not scoring in the first half, Ogunbowale came alive in the second half, scoring an incredible 34 points, the most ever in a single WNBA All-Star Game. This included a staggering 21 points...

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