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Alechenu needs help ahead qualifying school
Junior golf sensation, Odey Alechenu, a product of David Mark Golf Academy, Oturkpo, Benue State, who has been dreaming of a professional career since graduating from the academy in 2017…
China says US trampling on right of athletes to compete in Winter Games
China on Thursday accused the United States of “holding hostage” the right of athletes to participate in the Winter Olympics after Washington warned Beijing would use the Games to hide
Awatv gets exclusive broadcast rights for Basketball Africa League
Basketball players, fans and enthusiasts in Nigeria can now enjoy top African basketball games and sporting actions for free on Awatv, Nigeria’s free digital channel (Channel 749). The post Awatv
OURTV to show Extreme Fighting Club 85 and Basketball Africa League
A free-to-view broadcast satellite service provider, OurTV is to start showing Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) & Basketball Africa League (BAL), to its audiences in Nigeria. According to the management, the
American rapper J Cole to play pro-baskeball in Rwanda
Platinum-selling American rapper J Cole is set to play professional basketball with Rwanda side Patriots BBC in the new Basketball Africa League. The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Jermaine
Olympic chief's Japan visit postponed over virus
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach has been forced to postpone a visit to Japan, the Games’ organising committee said Monday, as virus cases surge less than three months before
Minister Lauds Lalong for sports development initiatives
The Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has lauded Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau for his initiatives on sports development in the state. The post Minister Lauds
LSJA’s judo development moves to schools
As part of its efforts to develop judo in the state, the Lagos State Judo Association (LSJA) plans to take the sport to schools. The post LSJA’s judo development moves
Rivers Hoopers to battle Rwanda in basketball Africa’s opening game
Nigeria’s flag bearer at the inaugural edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) billed holding from May 16 to 30, 2021, in Kigali, Rwanda, Rivers Hoopers, have been drawn in
Nothing can stop Olympics from going ahead: IOC's Coates
International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates was adamant Saturday that nothing could stop the Tokyo Olympics from going ahead, despite ongoing risks from Covid-19. The post Nothing can stop Olympics
