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Tokyo 2020: FIBA Disqualifies Nneka Ogwumike And Elizabeth Williams From Representing Nigeria

  The duo of former WNBA MVP, Nneka Ogwumike, and Elizabeth Olatayo Williams, have been declared ineligible to represent Nigeria by the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA). Read more about Sports Both players were informed by the ruling basketball

Women In Sports: Elizabeth Olatayo Williams

  British-born Nigerian-American basketball star, Elizabeth Olatayo Williams, is currently in camp with the Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, and has been outstanding just like the rest of the squad. Born on June 23rd, 1993, in Colchester, Essex, England,

Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: 2019 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Final

Nigerian women’s national basketball team, the D’Tigress, established dominance as an African basketball powerhouse in the 2019 edition of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Senegal. Read more about Golden moments in Nigerian sports After beating Mali, 79-58 in the

Men In Sports: Jahlil Obika Okafor

One of the best players in the present Nigerian national male basketball team, D’Tigers, is Detroit Pistons’ NBA star, Jahlil Okafor. The basketball centre was born on December 15, 1995, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA, to a Nigerian father, Chukwudi

Weekend Sports Roundup: D’Tigers Beat USA

The Nigerian national men’s basketball teams, the D’Tigers were the talk of the weekend after making history as the first African nation to beat the United States in the men’s basketball. Nigeria recorded a 90-87 points win over America in

Did You Know? Ime Udoka Is The First Nigerian To Coach An NBA Side

  The past few years have seen Nigeria witness remarkable success on the basketball front, especially with the senior male and female national basketball teams. However, certain individuals have stood out and put Nigeria on the global map as a

Tokyo 2020 Update: The Ogwumike Sisters On The Brink Of History

  Following coach Otis Hugely’s release of a 15-woman provisional list for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Ogwumike sisters have found themselves on the brink of history as the trio were all included in the squad expected to be trimmed

Women In Sports: Adaora Elonu

  Nigeria’s success in basketball for the past few years has been remarkable, especially in the women’s basketball scene. Adaora Elonu has been a key part of this success at the continental and global levels. Read more about Sports Born

Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Super Eagles 4-2 Victory Over Argentina In 2017

  If you are an ardent follower of Nigerian football, you are surely not a stranger to the rivalry between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the La Albiceleste of Argentina which started in the group stage of the 1994

Tokyo 2020 Update: D’Tigers Captain, Ike Diogu And Ben Uzoh Miss Out

  As preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics continue, the head coach of the Nigerian national male basketball team, Mike Brown, has trimmed the list of invited players in camp from 49 to 15. Read more about Sports For the

Men In Sports: Chimezie Metu

  Born March 22, 1997, Chimezie Chukwudum Metu, is one of the Nigerian basketball stars who ply their trade in the NBA and will be looking to impress at the Olympics this summer. Metu who was born and raised in

Weekend Sports Roundup: Super Eagles

  The home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria lost to the Mexican national team in an international friendly match played in the early hours of Sunday, July 4th, 2021. A brace from Hector Herrera, and strikes from Rogelio Funes, and Jonathan

Home-Based Eagles Arrive USA For Mexico Clash

  The home-based Eagles have arrived in Los Angeles, United States of America, for the international friendly match against Mexico on Sunday, July 4th, 2021. Read more about Sports After touching down the Tom Bradley International Airport, Los Angeles, the

Nigerian Olympic Update: Aruna Quadri Captains Team Nigeria

  As preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics hits top gear, legendary Nigerian table tennis star, Aruna Quadri, has been chosen to lead Team Nigeria at the biggest global sporting event. Read more about Sports Aruna’s selection to lead Nigeria

John Obi Mikel Joins Kuwaiti Club

  Ex-Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel, has departed English Championship side, Stoke City, to join Kuwaiti football powerhouse, Kuwait Sporting Club. Read more about Sports It will be recalled that the former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain signed a one-year

Men In Sports: Monte Morris

  As the Nigerian national male basketball team continues preparations for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, all eyes are on some of the NBA stars of Nigerian origin that have decided to feature for their country of origin, rather than their

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