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1 week ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
After 12 electrifying days filled with competitive rivalry, celebration and drama, the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival came to a memorable close on Thursday, May 29, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Tagged the Gateway Games 2024, the festival attracted over 10,000 athletes from Nigeria’s 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a select group of Invited Junior Athletes (IJA).
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1 week ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Former Super Eagles striker, Brown Aide Ideye, has discontinued his playing career with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) giants, Enyimba, after one season. The AFCON 2013-winning striker in a tweet said it was an honour to play for the club and would cherish the moments with the two-time CAF Champions League winners whom he scored two goals for in seven appearances. “To the Chairman, staff, my teammates and fans of Enyimba FC, thank you for the wonderful journey.
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1 week ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Head Coach, Justine Madugu, has assured that the Super Falcons will take a no-nonsense approach in their upcoming friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The matches are scheduled for Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo and Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. “Our objectives for these two matches include improving our game philosophy and tactical approach. We want to observe and assess the players in line with our philosophy.
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1 week ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Following an electrifying Caribbean clash that opened the Unity Cup on Tuesday, West African rivals Ghana and Nigeria delivered their own spectacle yesterday. The Super Eagles emerged victorious with a thrilling 2-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England. Fielding a more experienced squad featuring several Nigeria Premier Football League players, Nigeria took early control against a youthful and less seasoned Ghanaian side.
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1 week ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Team IJA (National U17 Boys) clinched the football bronze medal at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, in Ogun State. They defeated Team Kaduna 2-0 in yesterday morning’s third-place match at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo. Star forward Abdulmuiz Adeleke scored the opener and later forced an own goal, sealing the win. In the female category, Team Ogun also claimed bronze with a 2-0 victory over Team Osun.
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1 week ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Team Kano has continued to showcase its sporting prowess at the ongoing Agile Games, lighting up the indoor sports hall of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja with outstanding performances and determination. The maiden edition of the Agile Games, a groundbreaking initiative by the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with the World Bank, brought together students from across the country.
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1 week ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Three-time African champions Nigeria and four-time champions Ghana will reignite one of African football’s fiercest rivalries today as they face off in the second semi-final of the Unity Cup Invitational Tournament in London. The highly anticipated encounter, taking place at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, carries immense sporting and cultural significance, with both nations boasting passionate diasporas in the UK. Their 74-year rivalry has produced thrilling and often emotional battles.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
The 2025 President’s Federation Cup (men’s version) reaches a thrilling climax today as the semi-final matches take centre stage in Lagos and Abuja. In the marquee fixture, six-time champions Rangers International of Enugu will battle Kwara United FC of Ilorin at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, for a place in the grand finale. Meanwhile, in Abuja, tournament newcomers Ikorodu City FC lock horns with the surprise package, Abakaliki FC, at the Bwari Stadium.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Nigeria’s table tennis icon Quadri Aruna reinforced his elite reputation at the 2025 ITTF World Championships with a gritty 4-2 triumph over Germany’s Benedikt Duda yesterday, booking his place in the fourth round of the Men’s Singles in Doha, Qatar. Competing inside the vibrant Lusail Hall, Aruna delivered a pulsating performance against the left-handed Duda, showcasing both skill and resilience.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailytrust.com | Olusola Jide |Olujide Olusola
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, once again proved why he remains one of the continent’s greatest athletes, delivering a spirited performance to keep Nigeria’s—and Africa’s—hopes alive at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. On a day when most African players were sent packing, Aruna rose to the occasion with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Norway’s Borgar Haug in the Men’s Singles second round.
