Nigerian high jumper and national record holder (indoor and outdoor), Temitope Adeshina, says she felt the pressure to quit training and classes during her debut season in the National Collegiate …
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Olympics: Boxers camp in Oyo, Adams trains in UK
In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, members of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, officials and athletes who will represent Team Nigeria have safely arrived at Ilaji Hotels and Sports …
Read More »Super Eagles coach, Finidi George under fire after shock defeat to Benin
The Super Eagles’ 2-1 defeat to Benin in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday has sparked a wave of criticism directed at the head coach, Finidi George, with fans …
Read More »Nigeria suffer huge setback in W’Cup race with Benin Republic defeat
Super Eagles of Nigeria fell to a shock 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abidjan on Monday evening. The Eagles, led by Finidi …
Read More »[BREAKING] W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles hope fades after Benin 2-1 defeat
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Monday, were defeated 2-1 by Benin Republic in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. In the 29th minute, Raphael Onyedika’s effort …
Read More »French Embassy partners Nigerian football academy
The French Embassy in Nigeria has shown commitment to the development of football from the grassroots in Nigeria by collaborating with Simoiben Football Academy, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Simoiben is …
Read More »Ancelotti backtracks on rejecting FIFA Club World Cup participation
In a turn of events, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has backtracked on his earlier comments dismissing the club’s participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. “In my interview …
Read More »Valencia fans jailed for racist attack on Real Madrid’s Vinicius
Three Valencia fans were handed eight-month jail terms Monday for racist abuse towards Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, a court said, in what Spain’s La Liga said was the first …
Read More »Tennis: Lagos club supports Okpala with N5m
As part of its commitment to support the welfare of outstanding tennis players in the country, the management of the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club has extended humanitarian support for ace …
Read More »45-year-old Pacquiao begins boxing comeback talks
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao said Monday that he was in negotiations to make a comeback but cautioned that a potential world title fight against Mario Barrios was “far away”. The …
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