Nigerian high jumper and national record holder (indoor and outdoor), Temitope Adeshina, is basking in the euphoria of qualifying for the Olympic Games for the first time, after beating the …
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Adegoke, Abdulfatai make WTT wildcards for Lagos series
All eyes will be on youth sensations Muizz Adegoke and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai as the two up-and-coming table tennis stars get wildcard entries into the main draw of the WTT Contender …
Read More »BFN celebrates Opeyori, plans intensive Olympics training in Italy
The Badminton Federation of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos organised a special dinner to send forth the country’s number one badminton star Anuoluwapo Opeyori, who is set to intensify training …
Read More »Flamingos hammer Liberia 4-1 in W’Cup qualifiers
FIFA World Cup bronze medallists Nigeria routed Liberia 4-1 in a fast-paced FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg encounter in Monrovia on Sunday. The Flamingos got …
Read More »Hearn confident Joshua, Dubois will fight for IBF title
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has expressed confidence that his client and Daniel Dubois will most likely fight for the IBF title currently held by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, PUNCH Sports …
Read More »Ordega eyes more titles with CSKA
Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega is setting her sights on two more titles with CSKA Moscow before the end of the season in Russia, as she celebrates winning the Russian …
Read More »NPFL: Oriental derby abandoned as Enyimba protests penalty decision
The week 35-star match of the Nigerian Premiere Football League between Rangers International of Enugu and Enyimba of Aba was abandoned by the visitors. The Oriental derby played on Sunday …
Read More »Senegal win, Tunisia draw to lead World Cup qualifying groups
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Saudi Arabia-based …
Read More »Alcaraz emerges 2024 French Open champion
Carlos Alcaraz has emerged the champion of the men’s singles at the French Open after beating Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday. Third seed Alcaraz won 6-3 2-6 5-7 …
Read More »Flamingos take first-leg lead over Liberia in final U-17 WWC qualifying round
Nigeria women’s U-17 football team, Flamingos are a game away from sealing their place in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup billed to hold later this year. Flamingos secured a …
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