Staff Reporter, Author at First Daily Sports

Mayweather vs Pacquiao II fight gets new date

The much anticipated rematch between maverick American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Phillipino pugilist Manny Pacquiao is now set to take place...

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Football

Valverde suffers traumatic brain injury, set to miss El Clásico

Spanish club Real Madrid has confirmed that midfielder Fede Valverde has suffered a traumatic brain injury following a bloody brawl with his...

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Football

Maikaba, Uwejamomere get roles as Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets coaches

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointments...

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Athletics

Record 1.3 million runners apply for 2027 London Marathon

The 2027 London Marathon has received an unprecedented number of applications through its public ballot, setting a new participation record. Organisers revealed...

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Nigerian Sports

Table Tennis: Egypt overpowers Nigeria to secure London spot

Team Egypt has advanced to the main draw of the World Team Championships following a commanding 3-0 victory against continental rivals Nigeria...

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Editorial

First Daily Sports launches with fans at the core

A new digital sports platform, First Daily Sports, has officially launched with a focus on delivering fan-driven stories and analysis tailored to...

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Nigerian Sports

Winners emerge at national table tennis tournament in Osun

Rilwan Akanbi and Bisola Asaju claimed national glory at the grande finale of the 6th Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis...

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Athletics

Turkey’s transfer request for Nigeria’s Favour Ofili disapproved

World Athletics has declined the request by Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili to switch her sporting allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, citing broader...