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AFCON 2025: Lookman stunner seal Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Tanzania in Group C

Metro News Ng6 months ago23 December 20250

Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener, extending their unbeaten head-to-head

China-NUJ FCT hold 2025 Table Tennis Tournament as Amajor, He Ling emerge champions

Metro News Ng7 months ago16 November 20250

The 7th edition of the China-NUJ FCT Council annual table tennis tournament has ended on a cheery note with Chioma Amajor of Nigerian Union of

BlessedChild and Evelyn Okafor Triumph at Predator Energy Freestyle Football Championship 2025

Metro News Ng8 months ago22 October 20250

LAGOS, Nigeria – The energy was electric at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on Saturday, as Nigeria’s best freestyle footballers dazzled fans at the

Chinese Ambassador’s Cup: Abuja to Host 2025 Wushu Championship

Metro News Ng8 months ago22 October 20250

Preparations are in top gear for the 2025 edition of the Chinese Ambassador’s Cup – Wushu Championship, also known as the China–Nigeria Friendship Cup, billed

Ballon d’Or: Super Falcons Nnadozie Ranks 4th As Hampton Wins Yachine Trophy

Metro News Ng9 months ago23 September 20250

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie placed fourth, while England’s Hannah Hampton claimed the Women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards. Hampton, 24, played

Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or

Metro News Ng9 months ago23 September 20250

Ousmane Dembele has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time. The 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists in

Tobi Amusan wins silver in 100m hurdles, secures Nigeria’s first Tokyo 2025 medal

Metro News Ng9 months ago15 September 20250

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, reaffirming her place among the world’s elite hurdlers. Amusan stormed to

South Africa Hold Nigeria To 1-1 Draw As Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Wane

Metro News Ng9 months ago10 September 20250

An own goal by Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and an equalizer from Calvin Bassey saw Nigeria held to a 1-1 draw in a crucial

I won’t let my siblings play in NPFL, says Ex-Eagles midfielder Haruna Lukman

Metro News Ng9 months ago8 September 20250

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Haruna Lukman , has stated that he will never recommend any of his siblings to play in the Nigerian league. Speaking

AIBEN Property Ltd CEO Dr. Andy Elerewe Champions Partnership, Wellness at NUJ FCT 2025 Football Tournament

Metro News Ng10 months ago25 August 20250

The Chief Executive Officer of AIBEN properties Ltd Chief Dr Andy Elerewe has underscored the importance of partnership, community wellness, and nation-building. Dr Andy made