Junior D’Tigress lose 85–79 to Korea, to battle China for 11th place
Despite a spirited fourth-quarter performance, Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress fell 85-79 to South Korea in the 9-12 classification game at the ongoing FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czech…
Awoniyi returns to action after recovering from abdominal injury
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi returned to action for the first time since sustaining a serious abdominal injury in May as Nottingham Forest played out a goalless draw against AS…
WAFCON: Onazi cautions Super Falcons to stay focused following Zambia 5-0 rout
Nigerian International Ogenyi Onazi has lauded the Super Falcons for their impressive run at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following a commanding 5-0 victory over Zambia in…
Bayer Leverkusen join Manchester United in race to sign Ndidi
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is still expected be on the move this summer, with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen emerging as the latest club to express interest in signing him…
Ogenyi Onazi hails 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships
Nigerian International Ogenyi Onazi has praised the ongoing 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships in Lagos, describing it as a good platform for talent discovery and development in table tennis.…
Rena Wakama joins D’Tigress camp as Afrobasket preparations begin
D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has joined the team in Abuja as preparations for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket shift into gear. Fourteen players have already arrived in the Nigerian…
Daniel Akpeyi sets sights on coaching after earning CAF/SAFA D License
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi is preparing for life after football, having successfully completed the CAF/SAFA D License Coaching Course, Bold Sports reports. The CAF/SAFA D License is a…
Golden Sweep for Nigeria in 400m as Onyah, Nwachukwu, Clement Shine at African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships
Nigeria’s young stars lit up the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta with a series of stunning performances on Day 3 of the African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships, led by double gold…
‘I make everyone around me better’ — Sandra Ikeora on what she can bring to D’Tigress
Professional basketball player Sandra Ikeora says she is more than ready to bring a unique presence to the D’Tigress of Nigeria if given the opportunity. With experience in Portugal, France, and…
Echegini: Falcons will build on 5–0 win ahead of WAFCON semis
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini says the team will carry the momentum from their emphatic 5-0 win over Zambia into their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against either…
