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December 12, 2022

Khalid al-Misslam becomes second journalist to die while covering 2022 FIFA World Cup

Khalid al-Misslam was said to have suddenly collapsed while covering games on Saturday.

Qatari photojournalist Khalid al-Misslam
December 12, 2022

Qatar 2022: Lagos fans back Morocco to beat France

The fans expressed confidence that Morocco would make it to the final and lift the cup.

Morocco team
December 12, 2022

CAF Confederation Cup: Nigerian champions Rivers United handed favourable group stage draw

Sixteen teams would participate in the 2022/2023 edition of the CAF Confederation Cup.

RIVERS UNITED FC
December 12, 2022

Qatar 2022: Buhari praises Morocco for reaching World Cup semifinals

According to Mr Buhari, Morocco has made the continent proud with their grit and dexterity, giving hope that an African team can win the World Cup in Qatar.

A composite of Buhari and Morocco Team used to illustrate story.
December 12, 2022
Katsina Team
December 11, 2022

Nigerian-born Raufeon Stots defends Bellator bantamweight title

In the end, most of the judges favoured Raufeon’s aggression over Danny’s holding and control time.

Raufeon Stots Vs Danny Sabatello
December 11, 2022

Oyo on standby as Ogun wins bid to host 2024 National Sports Festival

Oyo, who won the festival’s first runner-up bid, is to be on standby in case Ogun fails to meet up.

National Sports Festival
December 10, 2022

Delta win 21st National Sports Festival

Team Delta won 320 gold, 200 silver and 128 bronze medals at the sports festival.

Team Delta at the National Sports Festival
December 10, 2022

Gold medalist recounts how motor accident led her into para-sports

Kudirat Imam-Fulani said she has been winning gold for Team Kwara since 2006 when she started para-table tennis.

Kudirat Imam-Fulani
December 10, 2022

Multiple badminton gold medalist Opeyori hints at retirement from sports festival

Anuoluwapo Opeyori has won the main honours in the consecutive festivals of 2018, 2020 and 2022 held in Abuja, Benin and Asaba.

Anuoluwapo Opeyori