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Bendel Insurance FC of Benin on Saturday dismissed Kwara United FC of Ilorin 3-1 in one of the Match Day 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Insurance bounced back from their poor outings to advance their position on the

Manchester City’s misery continued with a shock 4-0 Premier League rout by Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. This marks the first time in Pep Guardiola’s dazzling managerial career that he has lost five games in a row across all competitions.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has pledged to work closely with stakeholders in the sports sector to develop and commercialise sports, especially football, in Nigeria, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported. Mr Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer

Kwara United secured a thrilling 2-0 victory over Plateau United in their 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 encounter, thanks to a stunning brace from substitute Emmanuel Ogbole. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was

In a dramatic comeback, Ikorodu City FC on Sunday cancelled out the one-goal deficit in the second half to defeat visiting Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan 2-1 in Match Day 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Shooting drew the

Rangers International Football Club of Enugu yesterday (Sunday, November 17) defeated Bendel  Insurance FC of Benin by 3-2 in a Matchday 12 of the Nigerian Premier Football League.(NPFL)in Enugu. The highly entertaining match played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, saw the two teams

Nigeria’s Edo Queens came from behind to defeat Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies of South Africa  2-1 on Saturday to reach the semi finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League. The win, in their final Group B matchup at the Stade Larbi Zaouli

Chiney Ogwumike has been a trailblazer in both sports and media. Ten years after being drafted as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA by the Connecticut Sun, Ogwumike has had numerous opportunities to reflect on her illustrious career, which began at Stanford University. According

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State: Governor Douye Diri has shown his commitment to promoting sports in Bayelsa State by rewarding the medalists of the 3rd Gov Diri National Wrestling Classics with significant cash prizes. Following Bayelsa’s dominant victory at the championship, which saw them

Manchester City’s misery continued with a 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. This was after late goals from substitutes Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley handed the champions their fourth consecutive loss in all competitions. The