Eritrea: Call for enhanced role in documenting cultural heritage
At a meeting held in Barentu on 11 August, a call was made for enhanced participation by the public, particularly youth and experts, in efforts to explore and document the…
Nigerian referee Eunice Akintoye to officiate Algeria vs Malawi WAFCON semifinal
Nigerian referee Eunice Akintoye has been appointed to officiate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinal between Algeria and Malawi at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday…
Yakubu Aiyegbeni names Enyeama, Okocha, Kanu in all-time Super Eagles XI
Former Nigeria international striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has named his all-time Super Eagles XI, selecting a star-studded lineup featuring some of the biggest names to have represented the country. The 43-year-old…
Veritas University emerges champions at inaugural NBA REC University tournament
Underdog Veritas University beat UniAbuja 41-36 to win title Veritas University defeated University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) 41-36 to win the inaugural ABUAD's Anthony Chioke, held August 7-8 at the University…
D’Tigress star Amy Okonkwo joins Portland Fire on hardship contract
WNBA franchise Portland Fire have signed D’Tigress forward Amy Okonkwo on a rest-of-season hardship contract as they look to strengthen a roster depleted by injuries to key players. Okonkwo joins…
Cyriel Dessers marks return with extra-time winner for Panathinaikos in Conference League qualifier
Cyriel Dessers made a dream return to competitive action on Tuesday night, coming off the bench to score the extra-time winner as Panathinaikos defeated CSKA 1948 2-1 to advance to…
Nigeria win six medals as wheelchair fencers make history at Commonwealth Championships
Nigeria added six medals to their haul at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos on Tuesday, with the country’s wheelchair fencers making history on their international debut. The hosts…
Adeyinka Samuel becomes first African president of Commonwealth Fencing Federation
Nigeria’s Adeyinka Samuel has made history after being elected president of the Commonwealth Fencing Federation, becoming the first African to lead the organisation. Samuel’s election represents another significant milestone for…
Esiovwa-Thompson’s Commonwealth gold can inspire new generation of Nigerian fencers – Alogba
Nigeria national fencing coach Ibrahim Alogba believes Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson’s historic gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships can inspire a new generation of Nigerian athletes and accelerate the growth…
Esiovwa-Thompson wins Nigeria’s first gold medal at Commonwealth Fencing Championships
On Sunday, August 9, Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson made history at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships, winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s U-23 epee at Rugby School Nigeria in Atlantic City,…
