August 13
Nigeria/Comoros: CAF Champions League - Rangers Target 'Positive' Start Against U.S Zilimadjou
The first leg is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, a venue chosen by the Comoros Islands side Read more »
Nigeria: Hayatou Was True Servant of African Football - Bolaji Ojo-Oba, Ex-NFF Scribe
Hayatou, who led CAF between 1988 and 2017 died last Thursday after a protracted illness in Paris on the eve of his 78th birthday. Read more »
August 12
Nigeria: Tinubu Lauds Basketball Coach Wakama On Olympics Recognition
The Nigeria women's basketball team, D'Tigress, became the first African basketball team to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games. Read more »
August 11
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Rena Wakama Named Best Basketball Coach
Remarkably also, Nigeria's Ezinne Kalu was named in the All-Second Team of Paris2024 Women's Basketball. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Rena Wakama - From Greenhorn to Overachiever
Halfway into her two-year contract, Wakama has shut her critics up and wowed those who agreed she deserved a chance to prove her mettle. Read more »
August 09
Nigeria: Updated - Paris 2024 - Nigeria's 4x400m Men's Relay Team Disqualified
The spot won by Nigeria has now been given to South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Amusan Fails to Qualify for 100m Hurdles Final
Amusan finished third in her Heat with a time of 12.55 seconds Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's 4x400m Men's Relay Team Disqualified
The spot won by Nigeria has now been given to South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Amusan Returns for Semis As Team Nigeria Battles in Wrestling, Taekwondo
From taekwondo to wrestling, athletics, cycling, and weightlifting, Nigerian athletes will be giving it their all to bring home medals as we hit Day 14 at the Paris Games. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Sports Minister Clears the Air On 'Borrowed' Bicycle At Paris Olympics
Ukpeseraye, the only African cyclist among 30 competitors, sparked a social media frenzy after thanking the German team for lending her a bicycle due to a lack of the required… Read more »
Africa: Issa Hayatou, Former CAF President, Dies At 77
He served as CAF President from 1988 to March 2017, a period marked by significant growth and global recognition for African football but marred with corruption. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: 16 Teams Confirm Participation in Second All Stars Unity Cup
The Unity Cup aims to bring the All Stars teams in Lagos together, fostering connections and networking among them. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Olympic Struggles Continue As Three Athletes Fall in Semi-Final Races
Sadly, while Nigeria has no representation in the 200m final, two Zimbabwean athletes, Makanakaishe Charamba and Tapiwanashe Makarawu, made history by qualifying for the final Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Adekuoroye Suffers Heartbreaking Quarterfinal Loss in Women's Wrestling
Adekuoroye had earlier shown promise by winning her second-round bout against Fouzia Aouissi via Victory by Injury (VIN) Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's 4x100m Relay Teams Fall Short
This marks the second consecutive Olympics where Nigeria will not feature in the women's 4x100m final. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Shifts Focus to Relays As Brume Leads Chase for Long Jump Medals
Both the 4x100m men and women's team will be competing on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - 'This Time Is My Season' - Amusan Confident of Olympic Success
Despite being the World Record holder, Amusan says she feels no pressure. Read more »
August 07
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Amusan Wins Heat 1
Amusan started her quest for an Olympic medal on Wednesday when she won Heat 1 of the 100m women's hurdles event Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Nigeria Women's Football League Championship Set to Hold in Calabar
The top two teams will be promoted to the NWFL Premiership, while two teams will be relegated to the third division of the women's league in Nigeria.. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Amusan Headlines Day 12 for Team Nigeria
Also on Wednesday, Samuel Ogazi, the 18-year-old history-maker, will compete in the men's 400m final. Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Favour Ofili Finishes Sixth in 200m Final
Despite a valiant effort from Lane 9 at the Stade de France, Ofili's luck didn't quite align on Tuesday night Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Oborududu Fails in Her Bid for Bronze
The Nigerian could not get any points against the 21-year-old Japanese over the two rounds. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Samuel Ogazi Qualifies for 400m Final, Breaks 36-Year Jinx
Ogazi's qualification is a milestone as it marks the first time a Nigerian will be making it to the event final since 1988 when the legendary Innocent Egbunike made it to the final… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Trio Qualify for Long Jump Final
The Women's Long Jump event is one of the few where Nigeria has won all the colours of medals at the Olympics. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Onojuvwevwo, Onwuzuruike Qualify for Semis After Winning Repechage Races
The trio comprising 2021 bronze Olympics medalist Brume, newcomers Usoro and Ochonogor have made it to the final round of the long jump event Read more »