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ATTF Lauds Aruna For Budapest Feat

The Africa Table Tennis Federation has lauded the brilliant efforts of Nigeria ace table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, for breaking into the final 32 of the Men’s Singles at the 2019 ITTF World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The President of

Anthony Joshua To Know New Opponent For USA Bout

After a slew of setbacks surrounding Anthony Joshua’s United States debut with Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller, the unified heavyweight champion will finally know his new opponent on April 30. Miller, who was originally billed to challenge Joshua for the titles

Super Eagles To Arrive in Egypt Early

The Super Eagles are set to arrive in Egypt earlier than any other team for the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament. According to the team officials, the plan is to allow the Eagles familiarize themselves with the environment and

Ambode Match Moved to Agege Stadium

The long awaited game of heroes for the departing Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, originally scheduled to hold at the Onikan Stadium, which is currently under maintenance, has been moved to Agege Stadium. The match, which will feature prominent

Nigeria Lose AFCON SemiFinal To Guinea

After a pretty impressive campaign at the 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria has been denied a final ticket by Guinea. Nigeria Vs Guinea Nigeria was the favorite to win the game, however, Guinea was not prepared to leave

Golden Moments In Sports: When D’Tigress Decimated Guinea 103-33

In a game that certainly proved D’Tigress as Africa’s biggest basketball team, the Nigeria senior women’s team utterly dominated Guinea at the 2017 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Mali. D’Tigress went up against the Guineans on the back of three straight

Nigeria To Take On Guinea In Final U-17 AFCON Ticket Game

Having qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Cup and booked a ticket to the semifinal of the on-going African U-17 Nations Cup holding in Tanzania, Nigeria U-17 team still have yet another hurdle to cross at the continental championship. Nigeria

NFF Appoints New Media Officers For National Teams

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday announced a set of new appointments to the role of Media Officers to the country’s various teams. According to a statement signed by the NFF Director of Communication, Demola Olajire, Toyin Ibitoye and

Team Nigeria Dominate Day One of All Africa Senior Badminton Championships

Team Nigeria had a fine start at the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships at the Diette Spiff Indoor Hall, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The South Africa team was clearly under-classed in the mixed team championship event by team Nigeria, suffering

We don’t need a new goalkeeper, says Rohr

Despite the very evident goalkeeping challenge the Super Eagles are faced with and the eminent woes of Nigeria’s first choice goalie, Francis Uzoho, Gernot Rohr has no plans of making any changes to the Nigeria squad for the 2019 Africa

Oduduru Breaks Through Sub-10 Barrier, Sets New 200m NR in Texas

Divine Ejowkovoghene Oduduru has made a habit of breaking through long established records and setting new records of his own. The Nigerian produced an impressive performance at the Michael Johnson Invitational in Waco, Texas, over the weekend. Oduduru was scheduled

Top Five Successful Nigeria Coaches

Nigeria’s football teams have recorded a number of riveting victories in the past across every category of the sport, many of which have helped place the country alongside other top football nations in the world. As is the norm everywhere,

Leicester City Boss Brendan Plans To Improve Ndidi’s Deep Midfield Role

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has revealed plans to leverage on Wilfred Ndidi’s athleticism and skill on the ball, to improve the players deep midfield playing efficiency. The former Liverpool boss handed Ndidi the new role, and so far, the

Eaglets Defeat Angola, Qualify For U-17 World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 football team, the Golden Eaglets, on Wednesday defeated Angola 1-0 to qualify for the semi-finals in the ongoing U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. With the win, Nigeria has also qualified for the FIFA

UEFA: Barcelona Bash Manchester United, Ajax Stun Juventus To Book Semi Spot

Barcelona Vs Manchester United Spanish League giants, Barcelona FC, have advanced to the semifinal round of the UEFA Champions League after completely bashing Manchester United 3-0 at Camp Nou on Tuesday evening. Two goals from Lionel Messi in the 16th

Golden Moments In Sports: Okagbare’s 2014 Two Meet Records Showdown

Blessing Okagbare set two meeting records in the women’s Long Jump and 200m events at the 2014 IAAF Diamond League in Shanghai, China. Okagbare made an impressive leap of 6.86m (+0.1) in round 1, ahead of national record holder, Ivana

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