Ijeoma Okigbo
Sports Journalist at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Founder @girls_aspire1 | Journalist @nannews_ng | @Aipsmedia Young Reporter| @ICC 100% Future Leaders Program| Nominee Nigeria Sports Award 2019| Cricket fan
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6 days ago |
newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo
News Express |10th May 2025 | 5By IJEOMA OKIGBOThe Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after the FIFA Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 – the same as the expanded men’s World Cup in 2026 – and extending the tournament by one week. The 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Brazil, will have 32 teams.
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6 days ago |
newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo
News Express |9th May 2025 | 54File photo of Nigerian athletesFile photo of Nigerian athletesBy IJEOMA OKIGBONigeria has withdrawn from the 2025 World Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, citing delays in the issuance of visas to its athletes. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) in a statement on Friday blamed China’s visa process for the withdrawal.
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2 weeks ago |
newsngr.com.ng | Ijeoma Okigbo
Team Nigeria have arrived Egypt for the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championship scheduled to hold from Wednesday to Saturday. By Ijeoma OkigboTeam Nigeria have arrived Egypt for the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championship scheduled to hold from Wednesday to Saturday. The team consisting of 14 swimmers, eight boys and six girls was led by the President and Secretary General of the Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAF) Taiwo Oriss, and Chinonye Aliyu respectively.
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4 weeks ago |
nannews.ng | Ijeoma Okigbo |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Folashade Adeniran
By Ijeoma OkigboMatchday 11 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season witnessed a total of eight games played across various stadia in the country with 18 goals scored. It began with newcomers Benue Queens recording their first win in the league following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ibom Angels at the Lafia Township Stadium.
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1 month ago |
newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo
News Express |3rd Apr 2025 | 13By IJEOMA OKIGBONigeria has moved one place up to 43rd position and now sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. According to the FIFA’s website, Argentina is the highest ranked team in the world, with Spain moving one spot to second place while France drops to third. England and Brazil retain their fourth and fifth position while Netherlands move a spot to sixth with Portugal dropping to seventh.
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The Power of Sports! Hardwork and Resilience!!🔥 Tanzania U19 Male team presented at the country’s Parliament. The first ever visit by a cricket team to the Parliament Journey to the 2026 World Cup in Namibia/Zimbabwe has begun. All the best team #IjayReports #CricketWithIjay https://t.co/RalXUA4R1h
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Masters in Sport Administration😊 Let’s go!🚀 Thank you, Jesus! https://t.co/j4yKklfIf8
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