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‘It Was A Dream!’ Maryam Bukar Hassan Becomes First Nigerian To Carry Olympic Flag
The Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony has just handed Nigeria a moment for the history books. Maryam Bukar Hassan, the celebrated poet popularly known as Alhanislam, became the first Nigerian Olympic flag bearer.
Lookman’s Atletico Madrid slump to 1-0 defeat against Betis
Atletico Madrid slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home to Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga, three days after thrashing the Andalusian side in the Copa del Rey.
Sports critical to learners’ development – Lagos commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has said sports remain critical to the holistic development of learners, describing school sports as a powerful tool for building discipline, teamwork and leadership among young people.
Man City Beat Liverpool To Rekindle Fading Premier League Title Hopes
Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points.
Senegalese fans begin hunger strike in Morocco over AFCON final chaos
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters detained in Morocco following disturbances at last month’s Africa Cup of Nations final have begun a hunger strike, insisting they have been held for weeks without clear charges or a fair hearing.
Aruna leads Nigeria’s 2026 ITTF Africa Cup quest
Five-time champion Quadri Aruna will lead Nigeria’s charge to reclaim continental glory at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup, scheduled to hold in Libya from Saturday, February 7 to Monday, February 9 Libya is hosting a continental table tennis tournament for the first time.
Lookman Scores On Debut To Help Atletico To Copa Del Rey Semis
Atletico Madrid advanced to the last four of the Copa del Rey on Thursday with an emphatic 5-0…
Man City Brush Aside Newcastle To Reach League Cup Final
Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle’s reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday.
What Ademola Lookman told Atalanta before leaving for Atletico Madrid
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has said goodbye to Atalanta after completing his move to Atlético Madrid the Nigerian striker spent almost four years at the Italian club and shared an emotional farewell message on Instagram, thanking the club, his teammates, and the fans.
The dark side of AFCON: What CAF must fix
On 28 January, ten days after the end of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, the Confederation of…