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Paris Olympics: Nigerian sprinter, Samuel Ogazi, qualifies for men’s 400m final
Nigeria sprint sensation, Samuel Ogazi, will compete at the final of the men’s 400m at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. Ogazi, 19, running in the third semi-final, clinched third place with an impressive time of 44.41 seconds, earning him a spot in the final and setting a new personal best. The semi-final race […]
D’Tigress to face US in Olympics quarterfinal
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been drawn against the United States in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Nigerian ladies made history by securing Nigeria’s first-ever berth in the last eight of the Olympic basketball tournament. This followed their impressive 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game on […]
Anthony Ammirati’s manhood prevents him from winning medal at Paris Olympics
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati’s quest for an Olympic medal at the Paris Games came to an unexpected halt due to a bizarre mishap involving his crotch. During his third attempt at clearing 5.70 meters in the qualification round, Ammirati’s manhood made contact with the bar, causing it to fall and ending his chances of […]
NFF Reportedly Set to Announce Malian Tactician As New Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has reportedly agreed terms with Mali tactician Eric Chelle to become the new Super Eagles coach ahead of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The football house has finally made a decision, having earlier announced that an expatriate would be appointed as Finidi George’s replacement. Finidi announced his resignation after […]
Chelsea sign Danish goalkeeper, Filip Jorgensen
Chelsea Football Club has announced the signing of Danish goalkeeper, Filip Jorgensen, from Villarreal. The 22-year-old has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues and joins up with his new teammates during their summer tour of the USA. A statement issued by the club on Tuesday, quoted Jorgensen as saying, “This move is a dream […]
2024 Paris Olympics: Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili denied 100m spot
Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, has revealed that she will not take part in the 100m race at the ongoing Olympics in Paris. Ofili, in a series of tweets on Tuesday night, explained that this was due to administrative failures by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, and the Nigerian Olympic Committee, NOC. She demanded accountability […]
Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore fails drug test, out of Olympics
Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics women’s boxing tournament after testing positive for a banned substance. The International Testing Agency (ITA) announced on Saturday that Ogunsemilore, 22, tested positive for the diuretic furosemide, a substance used to mask the presence of other drugs. The ITA has imposed a provisional suspension […]
Abiodun inspired by Brazil legend Marta
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun is basking in the euphoria of having a one-on-one with Brazil legend Marta Vieira da Silva after Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat against Brazil in the 2024 Olympics Women’s Football Tournament Group C opener in Bordeaux on Thursday, reports. Gabriela Nunes Da Silva’s first-half strike, moments after Marta was denied by the […]
Germany To Bid For 2040 Summer Olympics
The German government said Wednesday it wanted the country to host the 2040 Summer Olympics, picking a date that avoids a centennial reference to the edition held in Nazi Germany. Berlin and several other German states had previously mulled a bid for the 2036 Games, 100 years after the capital hosted the 1936 edition, which […]
D’Tigress lose to Germany in pre-Olympics warm-up game
D’Tigress of Nigeria were defeated 77-63 by Germany in a preparatory game ahead of the forthcoming Paris Olympics. Nigeria failed to match up against the Germans, who showed their superior class in the game played on Friday in Berlin, Germany. Rena Wakama, D’Tigress head coach, named a starting line-up that comprises skipper Amy Okonkwo, Elizabeth […]