Month: July 2024
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Article
Can Nigeria beat Japan to reach the Paris Olympic Games knockout round?
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games intensifying, the Super Falcons of Nigeria face a decisive encounter against Japan on July…
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Other Sports
Kamaru Usman open to UFC title fight against new champion Belal Muhammad
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman has expressed interest in fighting the newly crowned champion, Belal Muhammad, following Muhammad’s victory…
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Super Falcons
Randy Waldrum blames missed chances for Super Falcons defeat to Spain
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has identified missed opportunities as the key reason behind Nigeria’s narrow 1-0 defeat to…
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NEWS
Sevilla FC and NPFL forge new collaboration to boost Nigerian football
Seven-time UEFA Europa League champions Sevilla FC are deepening their engagement with Nigerian football through a new partnership with the…
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Article
Who is Rena Wakama, record-breaking D’TIGRESS head coach
In a historic moment for Nigerian basketball, Rena Wakama, the head coach of the D’Tigress, has achieved a remarkable feat…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles: NFF seek replacement for Ladan Bosso
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced an open call for applications for the position of head coach of the…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: Nigeria’s last hope for table tennis win eliminated
Followin the elimination of three experienced Team Nigeria table tennis players, all hopes rested on Fatima Bello ahead of he…
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Olympics Games
Nigeria’s D’Tigress stun Australia to win first Olympic game in 20-years
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made a remarkable start to their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign, defeating the highly ranked Australian team, the…
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Transfer
Ex-Flying Eagles star Aniekeme Okon joins Rivers United
Former Nigeria Flying Eagles star, Aniekeme Okon has joined Rivers United FC ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League…
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Other Sports
Nigeria’s D’Tigress set for Australia clash today
Nigeria’s D’Tigress are gearing up for their Women’s Basketball Tournament Group B opener against Australia’s Opals at the Paris 2024…
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Super Falcons
‘Super Falcons can beat Japan’ – NFF President
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Falcons can turn things around in their…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons eyeing opportunity following FIFA’s point deduction for Canada
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are poised to capitalize on a significant opportunity created by FIFA’s recent decision to deduct…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Kelechi Iheanacho’s transfer saga continues: Sevilla and VfB Stuttgart competing for striker
The transfer saga surrounding Kelechi Iheanacho may still have another twist. The Super Eagles striker, who became a free agent…
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Olympics Games
Offiong Edem defeated by Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi in women’s singles Table Tennis
In a gripping match at the women’s Singles Table Tennis event, Nigerian player Offiong Edem faced a tough challenge from…
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Super Falcons
Paris Olympics: Heartbreak for Nigeria as Spain strike late to beat Super Falcons
In a closely contested match at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Nigeria, with Alexia…
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Olympics Games
End of the road for Nigeria in boxing as Olaitan Olaore is defeated at Paris Olympics
It was the end of the road for Nigeria in boxing event as Olaitan Olaore was defeated at the 2024…
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Olympics Games
Canada withholds funding for women’s football officials amid FIFA ban
The Canadian government has announced it will withhold funding for Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) officials involved in a drone spying…
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Tennis
Rafael Nadal to face Djokovic in Paris 2024 second round after tough opening match
Rafael Nadal has set up a highly anticipated second-round clash with Novak Djokovic at the Paris 2024 Olympics following a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Olympique Marseille eyeing Super Eagles forward Moses Simon
Former French Ligue 1 champions Olympique Marseille are reportedly interested in signing Super Eagles forward Moses Simon this summer. Marseille…
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9ja Flavour
Ladan Bosso to lead NPFL U17 team on European tour
Former Nigeria U20 coach Ladan Bosso has been chosen to lead the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) U17 Youth team…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
‘We could have sold him’ – Former Napoli Director admits Victor Osimhen had HUGE offers last summer
Former Napoli sporting director Mauro Meluso has acknowledged that the Serie A club made significant errors in handling Victor Osimhen’s…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Chukwueze makes promise to AC Milan fans after starring in win over Man City
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze has made a promise to fans of AC Milan after starring with two assists…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: Tragedy strikes as boxing coach passes away
The 2024 Olympic Games have been overshadowed by tragedy with the sudden death of Samoa’s boxing coach, Lionel Elika Fatupaito.…
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Off the Pitch
John Obi Mikel names Rodri the ‘Best Player in the World’
Nigerian football legend John Obi Mikel has praised Manchester City’s and Spain’s Rodri as the “best player in the world”…
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Olympics Games
Team Nigeria Boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore disqualified from Paris Olympics for Doping
Team Nigeria boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore has been removed from the Paris 2024 Olympics women’s boxing event after testing positive for…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kwara United’s Coach Kabiru Dogo reveals 2024/2025 pre-season target
The head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kwara United FC, Kabiru Dogo has revealed their target in…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL U17 team begins final selection phase
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) U17 boys’ team is streamlining its squad as it prepares for a tour of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Cyriel Dessers shines amid transfer speculation with a brace in Rangers pre-season friendly
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers, linked with a potential move away from Rangers, showcased his prowess in a thrilling…
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Olympics Games
Quadri Aruna eliminated in round of 64 at Paris 2024 Olympics
Quadri Aruna’s quest for Olympic glory came to an abrupt end in the men’s singles table tennis at the Paris…
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Olympics Games
Omotayo Olajide exits early from men’s singles Table Tennis at Paris Olympics
Two-time Olympian Omotayo Olajide faced an early exit in the men’s singles table tennis competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.…
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