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New West African Boxing Union lightweight champion, Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu, has expressed delight at winning the title and thanked sponsors of GOtv Boxing Night for providing a platform for him to exhibit his skills.

This marks the fifth consecutive season that opening-night rosters feature at least 100 international players and that all 30 teams have at least one international player

Oritsemeyiwa Ineh on Tuesday evening won a silver medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Super Eagles’ gaffer, Gernot Rohr, stuck to his starting line up in the first leg in Uyo at the weekend but introduced Ola Aina in place of injured Shehu Abdullahi. 

Wheelchair tennis players across the country will slug it out for four days in Lagos as the national ranking tournament serves off today.

Rosemary Chukwuma recorded Nigeria’s first medal with a gold in the 100m event on day 5 of the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Monday.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has described the death of FIBA Secretary-General and IOC member, Patrick Baumann, as unbelievable and shocking.

Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, currently on loan with Turkish club Basaksehir, has been charged over a clash with a prominent singer, and prosecutors are seeking up to 12-1/2 years in jail for the Turkey international, state media…

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had been charged by the Football Association over comments he made following Manchester United’s victory against Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber has split from coach Wim Fissette, the player's entourage announced Tuesday.

Crown prince Mohammad bin Salman was understood to be interested in buying a controlling stake in the Premier League giants for £3 billion.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nwankwo, 16, hails from Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state and won the medal in the 53 kg category of the Games.

Also affected by the mass sack included the team’s technical crew and all other supporting staff.

Rangers will battle Kano Pillars in the final match of the 2018 Aiteo cup slated for Asaba on October 24.

The offer has triggered speculation that Bolt may be set to walk out from his trial at Australian team, Central Coast Mariners.

It also dredged up unpleasant memories of their woeful World Cup campaign in Russia.

National Chairman of Rangers International FC Supporters’ Club of Enugu Ibuchukwu Nwodo on Tuesday said that the club would storm Asaba with over 50 buses and 10,000 die-hard fans to watch the final of AITECO clash.

The arraignment of Christopher Andekin, a Director in the Nigeria Football Federation, and two other officials of the Federation on a five-count charge of fraud to the tune of $9.5 million.

The little known lightweight boxer kept the capacity crowd at the edge of their seats with his all-action style that saw him defeat Tope “TP Rock” Musa in a challenge contest.

The victory helped them to move back into contention in League A Group 4 with their first victory on Spanish soil for 31 years.