George Ilenikhena undergoing Monaco medical
Nigerian wonderkid George Ilenikhena is on the verge of joining French Ligue 1 side AS Monaco after undergoing medicals. The €20.7 million deal sees him move from Belgian club Royal…
Kalu, Okonkwo make D’Tigress final Paris 2024 Olympics roster
Head coach of Nigeria's women's national basketball team, D’Tigress, Rena Wakama, has named guard Ezinne Kalu, star forward Amy Okonkwo, and 10 others in D'Tigress' final 12-woman roster for the…
NOC appoints Tobi Amusan Paris 2024 Olympics flagbearer, Opeyori team captain
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Sport Ministry have chosen two athletes for important roles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Games will start on Friday, July 26,…
Quadri Aruna sets sights on Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics starts this weekend, Nigerian table tennis star Quadri Aruna is gearing up for what he hopes will be his best performance yet on the global…
Transfer talks stall between PSG, Napoli over Osimhen deal
Negotiations between Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli for the transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen have hit a significant roadblock with reports stating that the two clubs have failed to yield…
Arike Ogunbowale sets WNBA All-Star Game record with 34 points
Dallas Wings point guard Arike Ogunbowale made history by setting a WNBA All-Star Game record with 34 points earning her a second All-Star Game MVP as she led Team WNBA…
‘Proper strikers are dying!’ Luis Saha urges United to sign Osimhen
Former Manchester United striker Luis Saha has made a passionate plea for his old club to pursue Napoli's Victor Osimhen, warning that "proper strikers are dying" in modern football. Saha,…
Tobi Amusan finishes second at Holloway Pro Classic 100m hurdles
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan secured a second-place finish in the women's 100m hurdles final at the Holloway Pro Classic in Florida on Saturday (Friday evening US). Despite a poor start,…
Ofili wins Holloway Pro Classic 100m, 200m ahead of 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili dominated the Holloway Pro Classic, winning both the 100m and 200m events. Her win set a strong tone for her 2024 Olympic prospects which starts on…
D’Tigress lose to Germany in pre-Olympic tuneup game
Nigeria's women's basketball team, the D'Tigress, opened their pre-Olympic slate with a 77-63 defeat to Germany. This exhibition game served as a valuable opportunity to identify areas for improvement before…
