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NPFL Review: Lobi Stars Go Top As Pillars Unbeaten Run Is Halted By MFM

Nigeria Professional Football League giants, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, reclaimed top spot at the Nigerian league table after beating Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, 2-1 at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Strikes from Utibe Archibong

Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress Open Olympic Qualification Tournament On A Winning Note

The Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress moved a step closer towards qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan after beating fellow African side, Mozambique, 85-51, in their first FIBA Women’s Olympics qualifier game. The back-to-back FIBA Women’s

Nike Unveils New Nigerian Football Jersey

Global sportswear giants, Nike, have unveiled the new jersey for the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 in New York, United States. The new jersey has been made public ahead of the Super Eagle’s

Nigerian Basketball Mourns Peter Aluma

Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has expressed shock at the death of Nigerian basketball legend, Peter Aluma, who passed on at the early age of 46. NBBF President, Musa Kida, while reacting to the death of the former Comets Basketball Club

Mike Brown Set To Become D’Tigers’ New Head Coach

Assistant coach of NBA basketball team, Golden State Warriors, Mike Brown, has agreed to become Nigerian national male basketball team coach, and will lead D’Tigers to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan, later this year. President of the Nigerian Basketball

Mikel Condemns Racism In Football After Saturday’s Attack

Former Nigerian national team captain, Mikel Obi, has condemned racism in football. This is coming on the back of racist chants directed at him during Trabzonspor’s game against Fenerbahce on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Mikel, 32, was targeted by fans

Nigerians In Sports: Aruna Quadri Delighted At Joining German Bundesliga Club

Africa and Nigeria’s number one table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, has signed a deal to join German Bundesliga Table Tennis league top club, TTC RhönSprudel Maberzell Fulda from next season (September 2020), a deal that will see the Nigerian compete

Ighalo Delighted With United Move

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has expressed his excitement at joining Manchester United. The Nigerian completed a loan switch from his Chinese Club, Shanghai Shenhua to United, and has fulfilled his lifelong dream of playing for the English side.

NPFL Review: Plateau United Go Top After Rivers Win

Plateau United returned to the top of the Nigerian Professional Football League table after a hard fought victory over Rivers United at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday, February 2, 2020. A third minute goal from former Enyimba forward, Ibrahim

CAFCC: Enyimba Demolish San Pedro To Advance As Rangers End Campaign With A Draw

Nigerian football league defending champions, Enyimba FC are through to the quarterfinals of the CAF Confederations Cup after demolishing Ivorian side, San Pedro, 5-2 on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Two-time African champions, Enyimba, went into the game having it at

Kamaru Usman Vows To Never Fight Israel Adesanya

Nigerian Ultimate Fighting Champion, Kamaru Usman, has vowed to never fight Khabib Nurmagomedov and fellow Nigerian fighter, Israel Adesanya. Topic of the Nigerian’s title defense is still up for discussion but the welterweight champion has ended any talks of him

Nigerian Boxer David Adeleye Win In Professional Boxing Debut

World heavyweight boxing division has continued to become more interesting with new set of boxers emerging behind the likes of Anthony Joshua, Dereck Chisora, and more. A new name has emerged in the boxing world and it is Nigeria’s David

Super Eagles New Jersey Set To Be Unveiled February 5

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will wear a new jersey when the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers commences later this year. Set to be unveiled on February 5, 2020, in the United States of America. The new jersey might also

Nigerians In Sports: Wilfred Ndidi Rated 10th Most Expensive Defensive Midfielder In The World

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ranked the 10th most expensive defensive midfielder in the world. Information from the latest transfer market report suggests that the Leicester City FC of England midfielder who recorded the highest number of interceptions in

Nigerian Basketballers react to Kobe Bryant’s death

As the world is still in shock over the death of the retired basketball icon, Kobe Bryant, Nigerians have joined the train in sending condolences. But more importantly, Nigerian basketballers are have been weighing in with their condolences. Many Nigerian

CAFCC: Rangers End Pyramids Winning Streak, As Enyimba Ends In A Stalemate

Nigerian Professional Football League giants, Enugu Rangers on Sunday, January 26, 2020, ended Pyramids FC of Egypt winning streak in the CAF Confederations Cup after beating the Arabian side 1-0 in Cairo, Egypt. Prior to Sunday’s game, Pyramids had enjoyed

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