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Nigeria wrapped up its participation in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with a 40th-place finish, securing a total of seven medals: two gold, three silver, and two bronze. Onyinyechi Mark claimed one of the gold medals, setting a new Paralympic record in the women’s 61kg powerlifting event by lifting 145kg. The second gold came from […]

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen received a warm welcome from enthusiastic Galatasaray fans who stayed up late to see the striker after he completed his loan move to the Turkish club. The move comes after Osimhen’s attempts to transfer to Al Ahli or Chelsea fell through, and with the recent arrival of Romelu Lukaku at Napoli, […]

Anthony Joshua is set to challenge Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown for the IBF title at Wembley Stadium on September 21. A win could bring Joshua, 34, closer to becoming a three-time heavyweight champion, as he seeks to regain one of the belts he previously held. Promoter Eddie Hearn is confident […]

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that Nigerian international Victor Osimhen is no longer part of the club’s first-team plans. Despite strong interest from top European clubs, including Chelsea, and a near-transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, Osimhen’s move failed to materialize before the transfer window closed. Conte, speaking at a post-match press conference, emphasized […]

Mariam Eniola Bolaji has secured Team Nigeria’s first medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, claiming bronze in the Para badminton Women’s Singles SL3 event. Bolaji delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana with a decisive 21-9, 21-9 victory in the bronze medal match held this morning. This achievement marks a significant milestone for […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, effective immediately. The announcement was made via the NFF’s official X handle early on Tuesday. The NFF’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, confirmed the appointment, stating, The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of […]

STOCKHOLM — Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish football manager who led England from 2001 to 2006, passed away on Monday at the age of 76 after battling pancreatic cancer, his agent Bo Gustavsson confirmed. “He passed away peacefully this morning with his family around him at his home,” Gustavsson told AFP. Eriksson, known for guiding England […]

Victor Osimhen’s potential transfer to Chelsea is at risk due to his hefty wage demand of £500,000 a week, according to Punch Sports Extra. The Nigerian international, who has reportedly requested a transfer from Napoli, is set to leave the Italian club this summer. However, his move to Stamford Bridge hinges on whether he will […]

Nigeria’s eight-man table tennis squad, coached by Nasiru Sule, is set to compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, starting August 29. The team, which includes six men and two women, will participate in doubles, mixed doubles, and singles events. Coach Sule, reflecting on their preparation, stated, “I think we had one of the best […]

Coach Samson Siasia, renewed and ready, has returned to coaching after completing a five-year ban imposed by FIFA for an alleged match-fixing incident. The ban, initially a lifetime penalty, was reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2019. At an event in Abuja, Siasia expressed his determination to continue his passion for football, […]