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Nigeria’s D’Tigress clinch fifth consecutive Afrobasket title after win against Mali
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s D’Tigress ended their run in the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket on a victorious note, beating Mali in the final to clinch a record fifth consecutive Afrobasket crown. It was a tough contest between the two West African countries, as they battled grit for grit before the Rena Wakama-tutored D’Tigress emerged winners. The Nigerians made history by…
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NSC celebrates 29 years of Nigeria’s historic Olympic gold at Atlanta ’96
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has celebrated the 29th anniversary of Nigeria’s historic gold medal win in men’s football at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics — a landmark moment that made Nigeria the first African nation to achieve the feat. On August 3, 1996, the Olympic Eagles, captained by the legendary Nwankwo Kanu, stunned a star-studded Argentina side with a dramatic…
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Tinubu, First Lady congratulate D’Tigress on reaching fifth consecutive AfroBasket final
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have congratulated Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their semi-final victory at the ongoing FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. D’Tigress edged out arch-rivals Senegal 75–68 in a tightly contested match dubbed “the final before the final,” securing a place in the championship game for the…
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FIBA Women Afrobasket: D’Tigress beat Senegal to qualify for final
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s women basketball team, the D’Tigress, are just a win away from successfully defending the FIBA Afrobasket title after securing their place in the final of the ongoing editiion in Abidjan, Cote d’Iviore. The Nigerians booked the final ticket after overcoming Senegal, 78-65 in a tough contest on Saturday evening at the Palais de Sports de…
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African School Games: Team Nigeria to compete in 7 finals on Day 2 of athletics
Team Nigeria is set for a thrilling Day 2 of athletics at the ongoing African School Games in Algeria, with athletes competing in seven finals. In the highly anticipated girls’ 100m final, Nigeria will be represented by Miracle Ezechukwu and Rosemary Nwankwo. Both athletes were standout performers and the only ones to run sub-12 seconds in the semifinals, clocking 11.83s…
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Ex-Super Eagles star Ejike Uzoenyi named among CHAN’s greatest
Former Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi has been recognized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as one of the standout players in the history of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The former Rangers International of Enugu winger played a key role as the Super Eagles finished third at the 2014 edition of the tournament held in South Africa. Previously, he…
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D’Tigress battle Senegal in Afrobasket semi-final in Abidjan
Nigeria’s D’Tigress continue their quest for a fifth consecutive FIBA Afrobasket championship as they face Senegal today in a high-stakes semi-final clash in Abidjan. The two teams will go head-to-head in one of the two semi-final fixtures of this year’s tournament, now down to the final four. Today’s encounter adds another chapter to the fierce rivalry between these African basketball…
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Adamawa governor honours Super Falcons coach with house, ₦50 million gift
By Tosin Omojola – The Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justin Madugu, has been honoured by the Adamawa State Government for his role in leading the national women’s football team to victory at the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri hosted Madugu at the Government House in Yola, in recognition of his contribution to…
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Dominant D’Tigress thrash Cameroon to reach Afrobasket semi-final
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s D’Tigress produced a sparkling performance late Thursday night, overpowering their Cameroonian counterparts 83–47 to qualify for the semi-final of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With their third win in as many games, the Nigerians advanced to the semi-finals and secured the fourth and final spot for African teams in the 2026…
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Galatasaray signs Osimhen in record €75m Turkish deal
By Tosin Omojola – Turkish champions Galatasaray have officially completed the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Italian Serie A side Napoli for €75 million ($85.7 million), both clubs confirmed on Thursday. The transfer makes the 26-year-old Nigeria international the most expensive incoming player in Turkish football history, smashing the previous record of €20 million set by Fenerbahçe for…
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