Nigerian women’s discus thrower Chioma Onyekwere has expressed delight at successfully balancing academics with athletics, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. In a video on her Instagram page on Friday, the 30-year-old …
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Glamour, splendour as athletes parade in boats at Paris Olympics ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have officially kicked off on Friday with the opening ceremonies featuring so much glamour during the parade of athletes. The ceremony was not held in …
Read More »Awaziem joins MLS’ FC Cincinnati
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has completed his transfer from Boavista in Portugal to Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati, where he will join compatriot Obinna Nwobodo. The Orange and Blue …
Read More »Nichols makes Nigerian mum proud with sterling Arsenal debut
The Nigerian mother of quad-national fullback Josh Nichols, couldn’t hide her joy when she witnessed her son make his unofficial debut for Arsenal’s first team in their pre-season encounter against …
Read More »Troost-Ekong dreams UCL after breaking PAOK duck
Super Eagles captain Willian Troost-Ekong is setting his sights on playing in the UEFA Champions League with Greek giants PAOK after scoring the winner during their 3-2 win over Borac …
Read More »Cricket: Kenya Series learning curve for Nigeria, says Tikolo
Head coach of Nigeria’s male senior cricket team and high-performance manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Steve Tikolo, says the recently concluded Kenya-Nigeria bilateral series has provided the Yellow Greens …
Read More »Ngannou accuses Joshua of dirty tactics in Saudi
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has accused Anthony Joshua’s promotion team of employing unfair tactics during their recent bout in Saudi Arabia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on ‘The …
Read More »I’m still world’s best – Usman
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he remains one of the best fighters in the world, if not the best, despite his recent octagon setbacks, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. …
Read More »Gallant Super Falcons lose to Brazil in Olympics opener
Super Falcons of Nigeria put up a fine performance in their opening Group C game of the Paris Olympic Games againsg Brazil on Thursday night. Despite the display, the Nigerian …
Read More »Nigeria men must step up in Paris – Kaffo
Retired table tennis player and five-time Olympian, Bose Kaffo, has called on Nigerian male athletes to raise their game at Paris 2024 Olympics, emphasising that the country’s hopes for medals …
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