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Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in the Ring During Fight in Ghana

Posted March 31, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju tragically passed away after collapsing in the ring during a fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Ghana on March 29, 2025. Olanrewaju, who was facing Ghanaian fighter John Mbagunu, also known as "Power," in an undercard match of the Ghana Professional Boxing League, suddenly…

SV Awards: AFIA TV MD Hails Amobi Ezeaku as a ‘Big Asset’ to Nigeria

Posted March 12, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Managing Director of AFIA TV, Chief Emeka Mba, has commended the organisers of the Sportsville Special Recognition Awards for nominating Amobi Ezeaku the Rangers International FC General Manager as the Football Administrator of the Year. Chief Mba in a post made on Afia TV Facebook post described…

Jay-Jay Okocha and John Obi Mikel Slam Jamie Carragher for Discrediting AFCON

Posted February 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has strongly criticized former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher for his comments downplaying the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher recently caused controversy by suggesting that Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or were diminished due to his nationality and participation in…

Nigerian Footballer Victor Osimhen Embroiled in Assault Scandal After Allegedly Punching Journalist in Istanbul

Posted January 24, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen, currently on loan to Galatasaray from Napoli, has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding an alleged assault on a journalist outside an entertainment venue in Istanbul, Turkey. The incident reportedly occurred when Osimhen became agitated with photographers attempting to take his picture. According to eyewitness accounts,…

FG, Enugu Sign Host State Agreement for 2026 National Sports Festival

Posted January 14, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Federal Government, FG, and Enugu State Government have signed the host state agreement in respect of the 2026 National Sports Festival billed to hold in the South East State. The agreement, which was signed by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade for the FG…

NFF Appoints Malian Coach Eric Chelle to Lead Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup Quest

Posted January 7, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of 47-year-old Malian coach, Eric Chelle, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The decision was confirmed on Tuesday following a recommendation by the NFF’s technical and development sub-committee on January 2, which was later endorsed by the federation’s…

CCCC UNDER 15 YOUTH GAMES DESIGNED TO SELECT BEST ATHLETES FOR NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES- EKWEREMADU

Posted August 16, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

CCCC UNDER 15 YOUTH GAMES DESIGNED TO SELECT BEST ATHLETES CCCC UNDER 15 YOUTH GAMES DESIGNED TO SELECT BEST ATHLETES: Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Lloyd Ikechukwu Ekweremadu, has revealed that the objective of the forth-coming Enugu State China Communications Construction Company ( CCCC), Under 15 Youth…

Prof Gab Agu Slams Nigeria’s ‘Poor and Unfortunate’ Performance at 2024 Paris Olympics, Cites Lack of Preparation and Infighting

Posted August 12, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Prof Gab Agu Slams Nigeria's 'Poor and Unfortunate' Performance at 2024 Paris Olympics Prof Gab Agu Slams Nigeria's 'Poor and Unfortunate' Performance at 2024 Paris Olympics:Sports stakeholders in Enugu, has expressed dismay at the unfortunate and poor performance of Nigeria, athletes, at the just concluded, 2024 Paris Olympics, Speaking in…

NPFL: Gov Mbah Splashes N50m, other Non-Cash Rewards on Victorious Rangers Int’l

Posted July 14, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Gov Mbah Splashes N50m Gov Mbah Splashes N50m: Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced a cash reward of N50 million in addition to non-cash gifts to Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, winners of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. Gov Mbah Splashes N50m: the annoucement…

Top seven most paid athletes according to Forbes

Posted May 18, 2024 by Freedom Square TV

Top seven most paid athletes according to Forbes Forbes has released its highly anticipated list of the world's highest-paid athletes, and Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged as the top earner for the fourth time in his illustrious career. The Portuguese soccer superstar raked in a staggering $260 million, with $200 million…

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