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6 days ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
The Nigeria Rugby Federation has received a major boost through a generous donation of rugby kits from UK-based charity, SOS Kit Aid. The equipment, comprising both new and gently-used gear—was officially handed over by the Deputy British High Commissioner, Mrs. Gill Lever OBE, on behalf of the organisation. SOS Kit Aid is dedicated to promoting rugby development worldwide by supplying quality equipment to underserved communities.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Ikorodu City turned on the style in front of their home crowd on Thursday evening, dismantling Katsina United 6-0 in a dazzling display of attacking football at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena — the biggest victory of the current NPFL season. The floodgates opened early, with right-back Waliu Ojetoye making a surging run down the flank in the 13th minute before delivering a low cross that Emmanuel Solomon tucked away with precision to open the scoring.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
The President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), Wahid Enitan Oshodi, has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to empowering African coaches to compete at the same level as their international counterparts.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed down heavy sanctions to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) following violent incidents during their Matchday 32 fixture against Ikorodu City at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. In a disciplinary ruling issued, the league slammed 3SC with a N5 million fine and imposed an indefinite home fan ban for the remainder of the season. Shooting Stars were found guilty on three separate counts.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Seven-time champions Nigeria have returned to Abuja to intensify preparations for the 24th Africa U20 Cup of Nations, set to kick off later this month in Egypt. The Flying Eagles had spent three weeks in Katsina for a training camp designed to mirror the climate of Cote d’Ivoire—the tournament’s original host—before the sudden withdrawal of the West African nation.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
In an ambitious move that could redefine its sporting legacy, Nigeria has officially launched a bid to become the first African nation to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. If successful, the West African giant would join an elite list of host countries, marking a historic milestone for the continent in global multi-sport events. The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) confirmed it met the March 28, 2025 deadline for submitting its expression of interest.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers bounced back with a dominant 3-0 (25-23, 25-18, 25-16) win over Senegal’s Sococim (SOC) in the classification round of the 2025 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja. The opening set saw Sococim put up a strong fight, but CNS held their composure in the final moments to edge it 25-23. The Nigerian side gained momentum in the second set, tightening their blocks and increasing service pressure to control the pace, eventually winning 25-18.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
In a pulsating Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash, Remo Stars displayed grit and depth as they clawed back from a two-goal deficit to force a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Lobi Stars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Despite playing away from home due to the absence of a home ground, Lobi Stars took control early in the rescheduled Matchday 30 tie.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Clement Chinaka emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup following a gripping contest that concluded on Sunday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. The highly anticipated tournament, which teed off last Wednesday, attracted top amateur golfers and wrapped up in a grand fashion with Chinaka clinching the top prize after a tight countback finish. SPONSOR ADPlaying off handicap 16, Chinaka carded an 85 gross and 69 net, narrowly edging out A.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
After six days of rigorous training and a two-day tournament under the supervision of ITTF-certified coaches, the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has selected eight young talents—four boys and four girls—to represent the country at the 2025 ITTF Africa Hopes Week and Challenge, slated for July in Lagos. The intensive training camp, held from April 2 to 7 at the National Training Centre, National Stadium, Lagos, featured 25 cadet (U-12) players drawn from various states across Nigeria.
