Nigeria: Olowookere Lists Captain Afolabi,20 Others for U-17 Women’s World Cup

[ad_1] Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed Captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos' roster for this year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup finals in the Dominican Republic. The clinical Chidi scored 13 of the team's record-setting 25 goals in the qualifying series, as the bronze medallists from the last edition of the championship in India barnstormed their way past Central African Republic, Burkina Faso and Liberia in the continental campaign. Petite midfielder […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: NOC Plans Improve Communication, Operational Strategies

[ad_1] To improve communication and the impact of its programmes, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has resolved to hold more of its International Olympic Committee (IOC)- sponsored Solidarity Training courses and workshops outside the traditional hubs of Abuja and Lagos. The Olympic body resolved this during its first Executive Committee meeting since the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and the NOC acknowledged that the feedback from the field had shown a more significant misunderstanding of its role. According to a statement […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: World Rugby Hosts Seminar On Coaching, Officiating in Abuja

[ad_1] World Rugby, in collaboration with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), is set to host a specialist seminar focusing on coaching, medical care, and match officiating in Abuja. The event, which aims to strengthen the technical and administrative aspects of rugby in Nigeria, will run from today, October 1 to October 5. According to the organisers, the seminar will bring together key stakeholders, with educators from both World Rugby and Rugby Africa leading various sessions. In the first three […]

October 2, 2024

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Kenya: Advantage Ngara B in Div. 2 Title Race As Kanbis a Ends Season On a High

[ad_1] Nairobi — Ngara Sports Club B handlers believe Stray Lions C's loss to Wolves B over the weekend puts them in a good position to win the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) title. Ngara B consolidated the NPCA 50 overs - Division 2 lead despite not touching a bat at the weekend. This is after their closest challengers for the title Stray Lions C suffered a shock 20-run loss to Wolves Cricket Club B at Viraj International Academy. Reflecting […]

October 2, 2024

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Namibia/Zimbabwe: Kadewere, Dzvukamanja Return As Nees Names Warriors Squad to Face Namibia

[ad_1] Warriors coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad which will face Namibia in an AFCON Qualifier doubleheader scheduled for next week. Zimbabwe will host Namibia on the 10th of October before playing the reversing fixture four days later at the same venue. Both fixtures will be played at Orlando Stadium in South Africa due to the lack of homologated international stadiums in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Nees' squad saw the return of France-based forward Tinotenda Kadewere who plays for […]

October 2, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Murape Murape Dumps Chaotic Dynamos

[ad_1] Former Dynamos captain Murape Murape has resigned from the club where he was serving as the second assistant coach. Murape resigned on Monday and confirmed the development on Tuesday via his Facebook page account. The 2007 Soccer Star of the Year's decision to part ways with his parent club, comes a few months after returning to the club following last year's feud which saw him getting fired. "I am writing to inform you of my immediate resignation from my […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Cricket – Hard Work, Tenacity Secured World Cup Ticket for Us – U-19 Coach

[ad_1] Despite a washed-out final day, Nigeria's U-19 team came out tops for remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament Sarah Bhakita, head coach of Nigeria's under-19 women's cricket team, has attributed the team's success at the African Women's World Cup Qualifiers to hard work and tenacity. Nigeria edged seven other teams to secure the lone slot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Under 19 Women's World Cup in Malaysia 2025. Nigeria finished the qualifiers hosted in Rwanda unbeaten, but the finals […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Stock Market Gains N121bn Wow Despite Interest Rate Hike

[ad_1] Amid interest rate hike by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to 27.25 per cent at the last week's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Nigerian equities market gained N121 billion Week-on-Week (WoW) to close at N56.578 trillion. Investors' positive sentiment dominated three out of the five trading sessions, to drive 0.21 per cent WoW gain in Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) to 98,458.68 basis points. The MPC of the CBN after a two-day meeting voted to increase […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Army Sweeps Gold Medals At Armed Forces Games

[ad_1] The Nigerian Army emerged as champions at the Armed Forces Games, clinching 172 gold medals at the sporting event held over the weekend in Kaduna. The champions' total haul reached 264 medals, including 60 silver and 32 bronze in the games, which kicked off on September 23. The Nigerian Air Force finished second with 33 gold, 103 silver, and 51 bronze for a total of 87 medals while the Nigerian Navy secured third place with 18 gold, 43 silver, […]

October 2, 2024

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