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By Bashir Bello The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says it has strengthened measures to prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs by jockeys during competitions. The National Coordinator of the federation, Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, disclosed this on Friday at the ongoing Kano

World cup bits….with Mike Cerutti ⚽ The total fall of Senegal’s national team, the Teranga Lions, in the current World Cup is indeed saddening to many. Just months before the tournament, this same squad stood tall as Africa’s champions, playing with pride

Mike Cerutti World Cup update Yes, sadly Nigeria may not have qualified to play in World Cup 2026, but that has not dampened the spirit of die-hard soccer lovers. Across Lagos and beyond, fans still rise early, clear their schedules, and gather

By Bashir Bello The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria, HRFN, says with the introduction of starting gate in its horse racing, the country is positioning itself for global competition. The source reports that the National Coordinator of the Federation and Sarkin Dawakin

South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0, while Mexico overcame Czechia 3-0 in decisive World Cup Group A encounters. South Africa produced a disciplined display to secure a vital victory and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. The match remained goalless

By Victor Nwachukwu An Imo-based journalist, Mr Odowueze Ubanze, has donated a trophy to celebrate the 2026 Imo Baptist Conference convention. Ubanze of Channels Television and a Councilor with the Baptist Church, Avu, in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo, handed

The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the sports sector through deliberate investments in grassroots talent discovery, athlete development and youth empowerment, declaring that its long-term strategy is already laying the foundation for sustainable sporting excellence across the state.

Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on Tuesday, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace to secure all three points for the Scandinavian side. The match was played at the MetLife Stadium in

By Vivian Ahanmisi Japan delivered one of their best performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Tunisia 4-0 in a dominant Group F encounter at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe in Mexico on Sunday. The Japanese side started the match brightly and wasted