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WAFCON 2026: Malawi defeat, a wake-up call – Oshoala
By Tosin Omojola Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has called Nigeria’s 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their 2026 WAFCON opener a wake-up call, urging the team to regroup for upcoming matches. Debutants Malawi stunned the defending champions, going 3-1 up through two goals from Temwa Chawinga and one from her sister Tabitha. Nigeria responded late with a Rasheedat Ajibade penalty…
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Malawi shock Super Falcons 3-2 in WAFCON opener
By Tosin Omojola Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Tuesday night in Morocco. The nine-time African champions produced an uncharacteristically poor performance, struggling to find their rhythm throughout the contest and paying dearly for a lack of cohesion.…
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Kanyinsola Ajayi clocks 9.90s to claim Commonwealth Games 100m bronze
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi delivered an outstanding performance to win the bronze medal in the men’s 100 metres, clocking a blistering 9.90 seconds in a thrilling Commonwealth Games final at Scotstoun Stadium on Tuesday. The 21-year-old sprinter had earlier booked his place in the final with an impressive victory in his semifinal heat. He maintained his fine form…
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NFF slams racist abuse of Super Falcons star Okoronkwo
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo on social media, describing the attacks as unacceptable. The online abuse followed an incident at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, where the Super Falcons camped for 10 days ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)…
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Nigeria seal first-ever commonwealth wheelchair basketball victory
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s women’s wheelchair basketball team made history on Monday, defeating India 7-6 to secure Nigeria’s first-ever Commonwealth Games wheelchair basketball win and a place in the Glasgow 2026 quarter-finals. The victory at SEC Hall 4 marked a turnaround after earlier defeats to Wales and Scotland, with Nigeria needing a win to stay in contention. In a tight…
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Flying Eagles crush Ghana 4-2 to defend WAFU B crown
By Tosin Omojola Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began the defence of their WAFU B U-20 Championship title in style with a convincing 4-2 victory over arch-rivals Ghana in their Group B opener on Monday. The highly anticipated encounter was a repeat of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship final, where Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 at the Stade de Kégué…
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WAFCON 2026: Madugu, Ajibade declare Super Falcons ready for mission
By Tosin Omojola Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu and captain Rasheedat Ajibade have expressed confidence in Nigeria’s readiness ahead of their opening Group C match against debutants Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Speaking at the official pre-match press conference, Madugu said the 10-time African champions are fully prepared to begin their title…
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Nigeria’s Didih smashes record to claim Commonwealth gold
By Tosin Omojola Team Nigeria’s impressive weightlifting campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continued on Tuesday as Onome Omolola Didih clinched gold in the women’s 53kg event, breaking the Commonwealth Games record to secure another title for Nigeria. Didih delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, opening with a sensational 93kg lift in the snatch to set a…
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Umoafia wins Gold as Nigeria extends Glasgow dominance
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s Edidiong Joseph Umoafia delivered a superb performance to win the men’s 71kg weightlifting gold medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, adding another title to Team Nigeria’s impressive campaign. Umoafia dominated the competition, lifting 147kg in the snatch before producing 172kg in the clean and jerk to finish with a winning total of 319kg. The Nigerian…
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Kanyinsola Ajayi- earns automatic 100m semi-final spot
By Tosin Omojola Nigeria’s sprint star Kanyinsola Ajayi has secured automatic qualification to the men’s 100m semi-finals at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, earning a bye from the opening-round heats thanks to his outstanding world ranking and impressive performances over the past year. Ajayi, ranked among the world’s leading sprinters, is one of a select group of elite athletes…
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