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Gabby Thomas Inspires Young Athletes with Powerful Speech at USATF Awards
Gabby Thomas gave an uplifting speech after winning the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Female Athlete of the Year award at the USATF…
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Australian Teen Gout Gout Breaks Records and Earns ‘Next Usain Bolt’ Title
Australian sprinter Gout Gout had an incredible weekend, breaking several records, including Usain Bolt’s age-16 record. At the All Schools…
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Top 10 Highest-Earning Female Athletes of 2024: Coco Gauff Leads With $30 Million
Coco Gauff has once again claimed the title of the highest-earning female athlete in 2024, earning over $30 million. The…
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Chukwueze Shines as AC Milan Beats Slovan Bratislava 3-2
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze delivered an impressive performance as AC Milan defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-2 in a thrilling UEFA…
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Guardiola reveals what Manchester City needs to arrest poor form
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on his players to stay committed and focused as they prepare to face…
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‘Don’t compare Iwobi to Okocha’ – Etim Esin criticises lack of creativity in Super Eagles midfield
Former Super Eagles midfielder Etim Esin has expressed concerns about the team’s lack of creativity, stating that Alex Iwobi is…
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Guardiola Admits Defensive Fragility After Tottenham Loss
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has opened up about his team’s defensive struggles following their crushing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham…
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Barcelona Blow 2-Goal Lead as Celta Vigo Snatch Late Draw
Barcelona’s struggles without their young star Lamine Yamal continued as they played out a dramatic 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo.…
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AFN President Sacks Key Official Over Favour Ofili’s Paris Olympics Controversy
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has taken decisive action after the mishandling of athlete Favour Ofili’s participation at the…
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Justice for Favour Ofili as committee recommends N8 Million compensation for Paris Olympic games omission
The Investigative Committee, established by former Minister of Sports Development Senator John Enoh, has called for compensation for Nigerian athlete…
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Favour Ofili, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and Rosemary Chukwuma shine as Nigeria’s top Athletes in 2024
Despite a challenging year for Nigerian athletics, three athletes – Favour Ofili, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, and Rosemary Chukwuma – have given…
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Top 10 Olympians of the 21st Century
Olympic athletes have long been celebrated as the epitome of human achievement and excellence in sports. Their performances on the…
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Diamond League: Chukwuebuka Enekwechi solidifies status as Nigeria’s standout athlete of 2024
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has solidified his status as Nigeria’s standout athlete of 2024, capping off an exceptional season with a commendable…
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Ese Brume set for Diamond League return in Rome, while Tobi Amusan misses out
Nigeria’s long jump sensation Ese Brume is gearing up for a return to the big stage at the Rome Diamond…
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Letsile Tebogo eyes fastest man in the world record
Letsile Tebogo, the newly crowned Olympic 200m champion, is aiming to surpass Usain Bolt’s legendary 200m world record, which has…
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Tobi Amusan’s return date revealed following Paris 2024 Olympics disappointment
Nigeria’s hurdling queen, Tobi Amusan, has announced her possible return date following her disappointment at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.…
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‘We have tolerated her’ – AFN lists the sins of Favour Ofili following Olympic games outburst
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has responded to Favour Ofili’s complaints and behaviour following her disappointing performance at the…
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Nigeria’s first Olympic gold-medalist Chioma Ajunwa says athletes don’t get enough support
Nigerian track and field legend Chioma Ajunwa has shed light on the challenges faced by athletes in Nigeria, revealing that…
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Favour Ofili vows to come back stronger after Olympic setback
Nigeria’s sprinter Favour Ofili has expressed her determination to return stronger following a challenging Olympic Games in Paris. Ofili faced…
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21-year-old Nigerian athlete Dubem Amene retires after Paris 2024 Olympics
American-born Nigerian champion Dubem Amene has announced his retirement from athletics at the age of 21, following the disqualification of…
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Masai Russell claims Gold in Women’s 100m Hurdles at Paris 2024
In a dramatic final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Masai Russell of the United States…
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Tobi Amusan: Nigeria faces medal drought at Paris 2024 Olympics
As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach its final stretch, Nigeria’s hopes of securing a medal have dimmed following a…
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Noah Lyles reflects on Olympic 200m defeat, congratulates rivals
In a surprising twist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Noah Lyles, the reigning American 200m champion, fell short in the…
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Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stuns with Olympic Gold in Men’s 200m at Paris 2024
Letsile Tebogo of Botswana delivered a historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, clinching the gold medal in the men’s…
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Team Nigeria finishes 6th in Women’s 4x100m Relay Heat at Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s women’s 4x100m relay team, comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma, and Tima Godbless, finished 6th in Heat 2…
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Tobi Amusan confident of medal win in Women’s 100m Hurdles at Paris 2024
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan is optimistic about clinching a medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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Paris Olympics: Tobi Amusan advances to 100-meter hurdles semi-finals
World record holder Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 100-meter hurdles semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a leading…
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Favour Ofili reacts to Paris Olympic Games disappointment
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has shared her emotional response following her performance in the women’s 200m final at the Paris…
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Favour Ofili assigned lane 9 for high-stakes Women’s 200m final at Paris 2024 Olympics
Favour Ofili is poised for the race of her life in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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Favour Ofili advances to Women’s 200m final at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has made history by securing a spot in the final of the women’s 200m at the…
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