26.09.2026

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Basketball Africa League Announces 2026 Season Schedule and Expanding Impact Across the Continent

Noble Onyeagoro
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The 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season will tip off on March 27, with 12 teams from across the continent competing for the championship. The season will feature 42 games across three host countries: South Africa, Morocco, and Rwanda. The finals will take place on May 31 in Kigali, Rwanda, highlighting the growing impact of African basketball....

Anthony Joshua Pays Emotional Tribute to Friends Lost in Car Accident

Noble Onyeagoro
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Anthony Joshua, former heavyweight world champion, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Nigeria. Joshua, who was in the vehicle during the collision, expressed his grief, calling them “brothers” and vowing to support their families and keep their memory alive....

CAF Sanctions Thiaw After AFCON Final as Coach Urges Charity

Noble Onyeagoro
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Pape Bouna Thiaw, the head coach of Senegal, has responded to the CAF sanctions imposed on him following the controversial AFCON 2025 final. While thanking fans for their support, Thiaw urged them not to organize fundraisers in his name, asking that their generosity be redirected to causes in greater need....

Nigeria’s Golden Arrows Secure Victory Over Guinea to Keep 2027 World Championship Dreams Alive

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s Golden Arrows handball team fought through adversity to secure a crucial 30–28 win over Guinea in the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship playoff at the Africa Men’s Handball Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. Despite being reduced to six players after a red card, Nigeria showed remarkable resilience to maintain their hopes of qualifying for the World Championship....

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Receives Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for Sports Development Talks

Noble Onyeagoro
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal Dare met with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on January 28, 2026, to discuss strategies for enhancing sports development in the state. The focus was on promoting youth participation in sports, with plans for a revamped sports complex and stadium nearing completion to serve as a hub for community and grassroots athletics....

Samuel Chukwueze Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Sarah Chukwueze

Noble Onyeagoro
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Samuel Chukwueze, the Super Eagles winger currently on loan at Fulham, is grieving the loss of his mother, Sarah Chukwueze. While the AC Milan star has not publicly confirmed the news, his brother, David Chukwueze, shared emotional tributes on social media, mourning the family's loss and expressing shock and deep sorrow....

US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing

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Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that lawmakers will be briefed in a closed session, framing the issue as a constitutional balance between executive authority, sovereignty, and parliamentary accountability....

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator

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An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say the operation progressed beyond dissent into early operational planning, prompting arrests across the armed forces and triggering formal military judicial processes amid heightened concerns over national stability....

Ifeanyi Ekwueme Steps Down as Enyimba FC Sporting Director, Focuses on Personal Ventures

Noble Onyeagoro
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Ifeanyi Ekwueme, former Super Eagles winger, has stepped down as the Sporting Director of Enyimba FC. Citing the need to focus on his personal business ventures, Ekwueme expressed his love for the club but acknowledged the need for a new direction at this stage of his life....

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