January 12
Nigeria: African Games, Olympics - Sports Ministry Releases Names of Qualified Athletes
Nigeria already has three athletes qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games and will compete in five sports at the Paralympics. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Africa: Olympic Qualifier - Super Falcons Ready to Face Africa's Best Teams - - Coach
The Super Falcons, nine-time African champions, will next meet the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the race after easing past Ethiopia with a 5-0 aggregate win. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Olympic Qualifiers - Oshoala, Ajibade Score As Super Falcons Progress With Big Win Over Ethiopia
Having missed out from the London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the Super Falcons are eager to stage a comeback in Paris. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria Judo Federation Invites 16 Judokas for Olympic Qualifiers
Mr Iliya said that the 16 Judokas comprise eight men and eight women, adding that five coaches will handle the national camp. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Ethiopia/Nigeria: Ethiopia 1-1 Nigeria - Ajibade Scores As Super Falcons Salvage Draw in Olympic Qualifiers
Rasheedat Ajibade scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out Ethiopia's early lead. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: Fiba Women's Olympic Qualifiers - d'Tigress Set for Battle Against Usa, Belgium
D'Tigress will battle Belgium, the USA, and Senegal for a spot in the Paris Olympics. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: Badminton Federation of Nigeria President Tips Anuoluwapo Opeyori to Break Olympic Jinx
Orbih said with a matter of certainty, the federation will ensure the player gets the necessary exposure and makes history next year in Paris. Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria/Egypt: Table Tennis - Nigeria, Egypt, Eight Others to Contest for 2024 Olympics Tickets
The winners in the men's and women's team events will automatically secure their places at the Olympic Games in France, while the winner in the mixed doubles event will be… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: D'Tigers Coach Takes Blame for Olympic Miss As Iroegbu Points Way Forward
D'Tigers' Olympic dream was dashed on Tuesday when the Nigerian men crumbled in the presence of their home fans, losing 77-68 to their Malian counterparts. Read more »
Nigeria/Mali: Nigeria's D'Tigers Fail Mali Test, to Miss Paris Olympics
The loss proved costly as it meant Nigeria will not be making an appearance at the Games coming up next year in Paris, France. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Senegal/Mali: FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament - D'Tigers Target Victory Over Mali After Defeat Against Senegal
Having failed to qualify for the World Cup, D'Tigers are keen to return to the Olympic Games in Paris Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: 27 Years Ago, Nigeria's Football Took Off At the 1996 Olympic Games
The Eagles first revealed their identity in 1994, but they came into their own in Atlanta for the 1996 Olympics, weaving a tale of skill, tenacity, and triumph that cemented… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Coach Salisu Fails As Guinea Knocks Nigeria Out of Olympic Race
Guinea qualified for the U-23 AFCON from where Africa's representative at the Olympics will emerge Read more »
December 20, 2022
Africa: Nigerian Junior Curlers Clinch Africa's First 2024 Youth Winter Olympics Ticket
President of the Nigeria Curling Federation, Daniel Damola, confirmed Nigeria's qualification for both the Mixed and Mixed Doubles events. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: 73-Year-Old Gumel Wins Fifth Term As Nigeria Olympic Committee President
Gumel first emerged as NOC President in 2001, and he served two consecutive terms until 2010 before returning again in 2014 Read more »
July 11, 2022
Nigeria: Beach Volleyball Tour - Nigeria Targets Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification, Says Nimrod
Nigeria will attend the African Senior Beach Nations Cup in Morocco at the end of July. Read more »