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Nigeria’s Ohunene Yakubu Emerges First-Ever U-16 Singles, Doubles Title Winner

January 13, 2023 premiumnewsnigeria Sports

Ohunene Comfort Yakubu, 14, has become the first Nigerian to win the singles and doubles for Under 16 African Junior Championship West and Central zone.

FG Reverses Ban On International Basketball

June 23, 2022 premiumnewsnigeria Sports

The Federal Government has rescinded its decision to suspend Nigeria’s basketball teams from all international competitions. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Sports Development

Medical Staff To Be Tried For Maradona Death

June 23, 2022 premiumnewsnigeria Sports

Eight medical personnel will stand trial for alleged criminal negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, according to a court ruling made

NFF Drops Peseiro, Retains Eguavoen, Appoints Amuneke Chief Coach

February 8, 2022 Jones Osume Sports

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, The Punch reports. The federation retained

[LIVE] Nigeria vs Sudan: Skilful Simon scores Super Eagles’ third goal

January 15, 2022 Jones Osume Sports

Super Eaglre leading 3-0 in their ongoing Africa Cup of Nations encounter against Sudan in Cameroon. Samuel Chukwueze’s goal put Nigeria ahead three minutes into the

Olympics: Disqualified Nigerian Athletes Protest in Tokyo

July 30, 2021 premiumnewsnigeria Sports

Frustrated Nigerian athletes took to the streets of Tokyo on Friday to display their displeasure to the world following their disqualification from the Olympics taking