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Admin - September 3, 2025

MALAWI: Babatunde Adepoju Cleared To Play For Flames After Gaining Citizenship

  By Smile Hamilton   Nigerian-born striker Babatunde Adepoju, who plays for TNM Super League giants Nyasa Big Bullets, is now free to feature for the Malawi national football team, the Flames, after officially obtaining Malawian citizenship.   The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Communications Director, Gomezgani Zakazaka, confirmed the development through The Nation newspaper, […]
Admin - September 2, 2025

SPORTS: Man City Complete €35m Signing Of Donnarumma From PSG

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Manchester City have announced the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth around 35 million euros (\$41 million).   The 26-year-old Italy international signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions.   His arrival follows the departure of long-serving Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, […]
Admin - August 31, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Luol Deng Hails Bright Starlets’ Bronze As National Landmark

  ‎ ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎Luol Deng, the President of the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF), has hailed the Bright Starlets’ remarkable achievement of winning a bronze medal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket as a significant milestone for the nation. ‎ ‎In their very first appearance at this prestigious continental […]
Admin - August 30, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Flags Off 9th National Youth Games in Asaba

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, State   Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared open the 9th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening sports as a tool for unity and youth development.   Speaking at the opening ceremony, Tinubu described sports as a unifying force […]
Admin - August 29, 2025

SPORTS: Spain Unveil Squad For 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has released his squad for the opening matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, combining experienced players with rising stars.   The squad, announced on Friday at the Royal Spanish Football Federation headquarters in Las Rozas, will face Bulgaria in […]
Admin - August 24, 2025

NIGERIA: Adama Abduljabar Secures Nigeria’s First-Ever World Junior Swimming Medal

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigeria has recorded a remarkable win in international swimming after 17-year-old Adama Abduljabar won the country’s first medal at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships held in Romania.   Abduljabar claimed silver in the men’s 50-metre butterfly on Saturday, clocking 23.64 seconds. He finished just behind Great Britain’s […]
Admin - August 23, 2025

Al Ahli Beat Al Nassr On Penalties To Deny Ronaldo First Saudi Trophy

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for a major trophy in Saudi Arabia continues after Al Nassr lost to Al Ahli on penalties in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday.   The Portuguese star had given Al Nassr the lead in the 40th minute, converting from the spot after Ali Majrashi […]
Admin - August 23, 2025

KENYA: Harambee Stars Crash Out Of African Nations Championship After Penalty Defeat To Madagascar

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Kenya’s remarkable run in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) ended in heartbreak on Friday night after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Madagascar at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.   The Harambee Stars bowed out in the quarterfinals despite producing a spirited display that kept fans hopeful until […]
Admin - August 18, 2025

KENYA: Raila Pledges Sh500,000 Bonus For Harambee Stars Players After Zambia Victory

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has committed to rewarding each Harambee Stars player with Sh500,000 following their narrow 1–0 triumph over Zambia in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday.   The victory, sealed by striker Ryan Ogam in the 75th minute after connecting with […]
Admin - August 16, 2025

Malawi’s Linessie K. Phiri Selected For Prestigious U.S. Global Change Makers Program

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Linessie K. Phiri has been selected as one of the Global Change Makers for the 2025–2026 Community Solutions Program (CSP), an initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.   She is among 65 young leaders chosen from more than 12,600 […]
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