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Sports Betting Company, Parimatch Unveils Asake As New Ambassador

November 15, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

One of the biggest sports betting companies in the world, now in Nigeria, Parimatch has announced award-winning Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Asake as brand ambassador. The collaboration between Parimatch and

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NBA Africa Hosts First ‘NBA Meets Art’ Event

November 15, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

The first weekend of November marked NBA Africa’s first “NBA Meets Art” event hosted in Ikoyi, Lagos. The event featured a photo exhibition by Nigerian artist, Logor who displayed a

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Why Sports Have Grown In Popularity Since 2020

August 15, 2022 by Marie- Therese Oke

Unless you’ve been living under a rock hibernating for the last two or three years, you’ll know that a specific event happened in 2020 that rocked the world. The global

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Nigerian Women Dominating The Sports Scene At The Moment

July 27, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Over the years, Nigerian women have left undeniable marks in the sporting world in general. From football to athletics and every in between, many of them (despite all odds, limitations

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Everything That’s Happened Since The Super Eagles Lost to Ghana

April 4, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

It’s the season of first times for Nigeria’s Super Eagles: For the first time since 2006, they’ll not play in the FIFA World Cup. And for the first time since

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Davido Tapped For Qatar World Cup 2022 Official Soundtrack

April 1, 2022 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

While Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup which will take place in Qatar at the end of the year, Nigerian popstar, Davido can expect to make the journey

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Here’s What Your Favourite Football Team Says About You

February 25, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

For many Nigerians, football goes beyond watching live matches; it’s a lifestyle for passionate fans. From buying expensive customized jerseys, playing FIFA, gathering at beer parlours to watch and argue

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5 Popular Nigerian Basketballers Playing In The NBA

February 17, 2022 by Ifeoluwa Bammeke

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a North American professional basketball league with about 30 teams. As the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world, the NBA has players

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AFCON 2021: 4 Most Interesting Moments So Far

January 24, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

The ongoing 2021 African Cup of Nations has been filled with fascinating moments from unexpected goals, surprising losses to Covid-related issues that make this year’s tournament one for the history

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Nigerian Lives: Here’s How 5 People Reacted After Nigerian Football Losses

January 24, 2022 by Ifeoluwa Bammeke

After a great run at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeria is out as the Super Eagles suffered a shock defeat to Tunisia in the first round

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Football and Fashion: The Rise of Vintage Football Shirts in Fashion

December 17, 2021 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

For millennials, thrifted, vintage, retro, and upcycled fashion pieces are the affordable, eco-friendly equivalent to Dior and other luxury designer brands. The beauty of upcycling vintage fashion is that it’s

Film & TV Sports

Here is a First Look at Disney and Akin Omotoso’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Biopic ‘Rise’

October 22, 2021 by Imade Omo

Basketball is one sport that has transformed lives all over the world and to this course, Walt Disney Studios is working on a biopic with Nigerian director, Akin Omotoso. Titled

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Sports World Comes Alive Again in 2021

August 25, 2021 by Eri Olorunnishola

2021 has been a year to remember for sports fans around the world. The Euro 2020 and the COPA América were the first two big international sports competitions to make

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Messi’s PSG Signing: A Win-Win For The G.O.A.T and French Club

August 11, 2021 by Wandoo Daisy

Following his shocking departure from Barcelona, Argentine star Lionel Messi has completed his move to Paris Saint -Germain (PSG), by signing a two-year deal with an option for a third

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Former Tiger, Ime Udoka Appointed Boston Celtics Head Coach

June 28, 2021 by Assumpta Audu

The Boston Celtics have named seven-year NBA veteran Ime Udoka the franchise’s next head coach, making him the 18th head coach in the organization’s 75-year history. Per team policy, the terms