Sports

Tobi Amusan set for first race of 2025

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s sprinter and world record holder in the Women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is set for her first race of the season at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday. She is expected to hit the track in the 60m event. Amusan is scheduled to race against Jamaican athlete Shericka Jackson, one of the country’s…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles in Pot A as Nigeria targets fourth continental title

By Olaolu Joseph The Draw Ceremony for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals will take place at the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday evening. Three-time African champions Nigeria have been placed in Pot 1 alongside seven-time winners Egypt, three-time champions and current Cup holders Côte d’Ivoire, two-time winners Algeria, hosts and 1976 champions Morocco,…

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NSC DG visits Malaysia to support team Nigeria at ICC T20 Cricket World Cup

By Olaolu Joseph The Nigeria U-19 Cricket Team has received a significant boost with the arrival of the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, at the ICC T20 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia. The arrival of the DG underscores the unwavering commitment of the NSC leadership to supporting all sports in Nigeria to achieve…

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Ademola Lookman is irreplaceable, says Atalanta manager

By Olaolu Joseph Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that the club is yet to find a replacement for Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, following the Super Eagles forward’s impressive performance in the team’s 5-0 win over Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League. After scoring over the weekend against Napoli, the reigning African Footballer of the Year was rested…

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Murray hails Djokovic as greatest athlete in sporting history

By Olaolu Joseph On the eve of the Australian Open, Sir Andy Murray offered a fresh perspective on the debate surrounding tennis’s greatest of all time. When asked to evaluate Novak Djokovic, his new coaching client, and their chances of winning the tournament, Murray responded: “If Novak can go out as a 38, 39-year-old and win more slams, and beat…

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Heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk switches from boxing to soccer

By Olaolu Joseph Oleksandr Usyk has announced his intention to switch sports, revealing that he already has a contract with a soccer team. Many high-performance athletes plan how they will spend their time after retirement. Boxers often invest in business ventures or explore opportunities in media. However, Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has set his sights on pursuing another sport…

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New Super Eagles coach to meet NFF Technical Committee

By Olaolu Joseph Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle is set to meet with the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) soon, a top official of the football governing body has revealed. The meeting, according to reports, is deemed necessary for the newly appointed coach and the committee, headed by Augustine Eguavoen, to deliberate on technical matters. Notably,…

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Not Muhammad Ali, not Tyson’ — George Foreman reveals boxer he dreaded

By Olaolu Joseph There weren’t many fighters George Foreman avoided during his illustrious career. Foreman first became world heavyweight champion at 24 in January 1973, knocking out Joe Frazier in just two rounds in Jamaica. After defending his title against José Roman and Ken Norton, he faced Muhammad Ali in the legendary ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ in October 1974. Ali…

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Afcon 2025: CAF lists Ademola Lookman among five players to watch

By Olaolu Joseph As in previous editions, the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, taking place in Morocco, will serve as a platform for the continent’s talents to showcase their skills. Here’s a look at five players expected to set the AFCON ablaze during this prestigious tournament, as listed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta Bergamo)…

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African sports ministers, stakeholders applaud Nigeria’s sports reforms

By Olaolu Joseph The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, joined other African Ministers of Sports, UNESCO Anti-Doping Convention officials, stakeholders, and global experts at the Interregional African Ministerial Meeting held in Banjul, Gambia, on Tuesday. The meeting focused on strengthening sports governance in Africa, fostering regional cooperation, promoting sports values, ethics, and integrity, advancing anti-doping…

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