Sports
-
Team Nigeria unveils official squad for 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship
Team Nigeria has officially released its squad list ahead of the highly anticipated 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship, set to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from July 16–20. A total of 96 athletes will don the green-and-white colours across both categories. The U-18 girls’ team will feature 18 athletes, while 24 female athletes will compete in the U-20 women’s…
Read More » -
NSC backs Junior D’Tigress for U-19 World Cup campaign
Nigeria’s U-19 women’s basketball team, Junior D’Tigress, have arrived in Brno, Czech Republic, ahead of the FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup, with full backing from the National Sports Commission (NSC). The team is placed in Group B alongside China, Canada, and Portugal. They will begin their campaign on Saturday, July 12, against China, followed by matches against Canada on Sunday,…
Read More » -
House Committee on Sports applauds Super Falcons’ qualification for WAFCON quarterfinals
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has congratulated the Super Falcons for becoming the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The nine-time African champions began their Group B campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Tunisia and followed it up with a hard-fought 1-0 win against…
Read More » -
WAFCON: Super Falcons’ final group match uncertain as CAF investigates Algeria
The final Group B fixture of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations between Nigeria and Algeria is now uncertain, following allegations of rule violations by the Algerian team. Group B comprises Nigeria, Algeria, Botswana, and Tunisia. Reports from Morocco indicate that Algeria may have breached CAF statutes during the ongoing tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed…
Read More » -
Ihezuo’s late strike sends Super Falcons to WAFCON quarter-finals
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Thursday night secured all three points against Botswana to advance to the quarter-finals of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, holding in Morocco. Mexico-based Chinwendu Ihezuo, who scored the third goal in the 3–0 rout of Tunisia on Sunday, stretched her left leg adroitly to connect with a great pass from…
Read More » -
Flying Eagles battle Ghana to 1-1 draw in WAFU-B U-20 clash
By Olaolu Joseph – Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their WAFU-B U-20 Boys Tournament campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against hosts Ghana on Thursday at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The Ghanaians had taken the lead in the first half through Azis Misbau and looked set to secure all three points until Muhammed Abdullahi struck an 84th-minute…
Read More » -
Warri Wolves, Wikki Tourists lead NNL charge back to NPFL
By Olaolu Joseph – The Nigeria National League (NNL) playoff concluded on Thursday in Delta State, with four teams earning promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Warri Wolves and Wikki Tourists, who were relegated from the topflight in recent seasons, returned in style after securing crucial wins on the final day of the playoffs. Group A saw Wikki…
Read More » -
Flying Eagles’ coach confident in squad ahead of Ghana clash
Head coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness ahead of their opening match against Ghana in the WAFU-B U-20 Tournament. The Flying Eagles, winners of the last two editions held in Niger Republic and Togo, are set to face hosts Ghana today (Thursday) at the Prampram Centre in Accra. Kick-off is scheduled for…
Read More » -
WAFCON: Super Falcons eye maximum points against Botswana
Group leaders Nigeria will be aiming to secure maximum points when they face Botswana in Casablanca today (Thursday) in their second group match of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), currently taking place in Morocco. The Super Falcons made a strong start to their campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Tunisia and will confirm an early place…
Read More » -
PSG thrash Madrid 4-0, book World Club Cup final against Chelsea
By Olaolu Joseph – In-form Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of France proved too much for Real Madrid on Wednesday night as they walloped the Spanish giants 4-0 in the second semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The emphatic victory ensured the French side booked a titanic final clash against an equally in-form Chelsea of England. Chelsea…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel