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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with former international, Tijani Babaginda, over the loss of his brother Ibrahim Babangida, an ex-junior international.
Former Nigerian International, Tijani Babangida who was involved in a ghastly car accident, an accident that claimed the life of his brother, a former international himself, Ibrahim and his son, is recuperating well in an Abuja hospital, gives thanks to the support of well-meaning Nigerians.
Read more: Tijani Babangida recuperating well in an Abuja hospital, thanks Uba Sani, others
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will have the advantage of playing their away match against their Burkinabe counterparts in a 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture on a neutral ground, with the world body having insisted that the Burkinabes cannot play in Ouagadougou as their home venue is not up to standard.
Read more: Dominican Republic 2024: Burkinabe U17 girls to host Flamingos on neutral ground, Bamako
Rivers Hoopers forward Devine Eke has revealed that he has his sights set on putting Nigerian basketball back on the map by helping the team do well at the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Read more: Devine Eke targets success with Rivers Hoopers at 2024 Basketball Africa League
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt condolences to ex-Super Eagles star Tijjani Babangida and his family on the tragic loss of his brother, Ibrahim Babangida, in a fatal car accident.
Read more: Sports Minister commiserates with Tijjani Babangida and family following tragic accident
The 32-year-old Nigerian-born Center who recently joined the KingsMen ahead of the Sahara Conference phase of the BAL 2024, linked up with the rest of the squad during the team's training camp in Lagos, Nigeria, where they defeated Hoops & Read 92-72 in their final warm-up game before leaving for Dakar, Senegal, venue of the Sahara Conference.
Read more: Determination and consistency will take us far at 2024 BAL says Peter Olisemeka
Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa to provide a comprehensive account of his stewardship within the sports sector.
Read more: Sports Minister meets President Tinubu in Aso Rock to give debrief on the sports industry
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has urged members of the recently inaugurated Federation’s Sub-committees to go digital and embrace social media for updates.
Read more: NFF President, Gusau inaugurates sub-committees, charges them to go digital
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, On Saturday at the TY Buratai Golf Course in Abuja, teed off a special golf tournament to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Nigeria Military School (NMS) establishment.
Read more: CNS Ogalla tees off NMS@70 Golf tourney, Haruna emerges overall winner
Five-time champions of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League, Rivers Hoopers, have completed the signing of Peter Olisemeka ahead of the 2024 Basketball Africa League.
Read more: Rivers Hoopers sign Peter Olisemeka ahead of Basketball Africa League