Category Archives: SPORTS
JUST: Super Falcons Qualify for Olympics — First Time in 16 Years
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Nigeria defeated South Africa 1-0 on aggregate in the final round of qualifiers to book a place at the Games for the
BREAKING: Hosts Côte D’Ivoire Elephants win AFCON, Beat Super Eagles 2-1
The Elephants of Ivory Coast, on Sunday, won the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations final. The Ivorians saw off the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a tense 2-1 defeat. Two strikes from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller were enough
Tobi Amusan Sets New African Indoor Record In 60m Hurdles
Tobi Amusan has set a new African women’s indoor record in 60 meters after she dipped 7.75 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston. The 26-year-old blitzed across the indoor circuit on Sunday to retire the 7.77
Rivers State Inaugural International Marathon Holds May 18
…event to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage and class Preparations are in top gear as Rivers State Government hosts its inaugural edition of Rivers International Marathon. In collaboration with Arch Raphael Limited, the Rivers State Government is meticulously preparing
When Politics and Sports collaborate! – Segun Odegbami
AFCON 2023 is around the corner. As part of my strategic consultation to enable a comprehensive documenttion of the championship, I went to Sagamu, to the beautiful home of the former Governor of Ogun State, current Senator, the Arole of
BREAKING: Victor Osimhen Named CAF Men’s Player Of The Year, First Nigerian Since 1999
Victor Osimhen, Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker, has been crowned 2023 CAF men’s ‘Player of the Year.’ The 24-year-old was announced the winner of the gong in the gala held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday. Osimhen garnered the highest number of
2023 Ballon d’Or: Victor Osimhen Ranked 8th Best Player In The World, Becomes First Nigerian To Make Top 10 List
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen was ranked number 8 in the 2023 Ballon d’Or award which was held in Paris, France on Monday night. He thus becomes the first Nigerian to make the top ten of the Ballon d’Or. The Napoli forward
JUST IN: Nigeria Loses Joint Bid With Benin Republic To Host AFCON 2027
Nigeria has lost the joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are named joint hosts of the 2027 tournament. This comes after the Minister of Sports Development
Strickland Defeats Adesanya to Become new Middleweight Champion
Sean Strickland defeated Isreal Adeanya to become the new UFC middleweight champion of the world with all judges scoring the fight in his favour at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. A first-round knock down by the American was
[FULL LIST] UCL 2023/24 Draw: Man United, Newcastle Face Tough Opponents
Manchester United will face the Bayern Munich of Harry Kane in this season’s Champions League while Thursday’s draw for the group stage also placed Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United together. Appearing in Europe’s elite club competition for the first time
