29.06.2026

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Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President

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Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Championship, Igoche Mark, says his first priority if elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation will be restoring unity within the sport. Speaking in Abuja, Mark outlined a reconciliation-driven leadership agenda, arguing that Nigeria’s global basketball talent must be matched with coordinated development and peace among stakeholders....

FCC Chair Omidiran Urges Staff Fitness as FCC Sports Club Names Her Patron

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The Executive Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has urged staff to adopt periodic exercise and sporting activities as part of workplace culture. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the FCC Sports Club in Abuja, she emphasized health, teamwork and discipline while accepting formal decoration as the FCC Sports Club Patron....

D’Tigress Begin Training for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has kicked off training in Lyon ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Colombia in their opening game on March 11. The qualifiers will sharpen their squad for the global event in Berlin in September. The squad blends experienced and young players....

Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev Progress to Indian Wells Fourth Round

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Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev moved into the fourth round of the 2026 Indian Wells Masters. Sinner eased past Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-2, while Zverev overcame Brandon Nakashima 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4. Meanwhile, rising star Learner Tien defeated Ben Shelton, with other exciting matchups scheduled for the next round....

Southampton and Port Vale Pull off Shocks in FA Cup Fifth-Round

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Southampton and Port Vale caused major upsets in the FA Cup fifth round, with Southampton beating Fulham 1-0 and Port Vale defeating Sunderland 1-0. The two teams join Premier League sides Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool in the quarter-finals. Leeds United and West Ham United will complete the last-eight lineup....

Jesse Lingard Joins Corinthians for 2026 Season with Potential Extension

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Jesse Lingard has joined Brazilian club Corinthians for the remainder of 2026 after two years at FC Seoul. His contract may be extended until 2027 based on performance targets. Lingard previously played for Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, and he scored 16 goals during his time in South Korea....

Nigeria Names Boxing Team for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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Nigeria has named a 10-member boxing team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The team includes top boxers like Patricia Mbata and Udoette Happiness, who secured their spots at the national trials. The team aims to improve on their performance from the 2022 Games and make an impact in Glasgow....

Rivers United Extend NPFL Lead with 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance

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Rivers United secured a 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance, extending their NPFL lead with two matches in hand. Chijioke Mbaoma, Wisdom Samuel, and Samson Obi were on target. Rangers also dominated Remo Stars 4-1, while Enyimba fell 2-1 to Warri Wolves, leaving the nine-time champions in the relegation zone....

Ghana to Face Wales in Historic Friendly Match Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Ghana’s senior national team will face Wales in an international friendly on June 2, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be held at the Cardiff City Stadium and marks the first-ever senior men’s meeting between the two nations....

Real Madrid Fined for Nazi Salute Incident in Champions League Match

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Real Madrid was fined 15,000 euros by UEFA after a fan performed a Nazi salute during their Champions League match against Benfica. The fan was expelled, and the club faces a partial stadium closure. Despite the incident, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win, advancing to the quarter-finals to face Manchester City....

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