August 06
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Banks On Ofili, Oborududu for First Medals
Other Nigerian athletes, including Ese Brume and Ruth Usoro, will be in action on Tuesday. Read more »
August 05
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Oborodudu Loses Semi-Final Bout
The 2020 Olympic Games silver medallist lost out to Kyrgyzstan's Meerim Zhumanazarova in the semi-final. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Ezekiel Nathaniel Becomes Third Nigerian to Reach 400m Hurdles Olympic Semifinals
The 21-year old secured his spot by finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.32s, earning an automatic qualification. Read more »
Nigeria: Olympic Games - d'Tigress and Five Historic Firsts Achieved By Nigeria Ahead of Other African Countries
Nigeria has consistently set benchmarks at the Olympic Games, making significant strides in African sports history. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - d'Tigress Face Stern Quarter-Final Test Against Defending Champions Usa
The quarter-final match against the defending champions is scheduled for Wednesday, 7 August. Read more »
August 01
Nigeria: Transfers - Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Sevilla
The 27-year-old striker arrives as a free agent after spending seven seasons at Leicester City. Read more »
July 31
Nigeria: Falcons Out of Olympics After Third Consecutive Loss
Three first-half goals left the Falcons with a mountain they were unable to climb against Japan on Wednesday in Nantes. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Sports Minister Threatens to Sanction Erring Officials Over Ofili's 100m Registration Controversy
The minister has directed the AFN and NOC to ensure that Ofili is not deprived of the opportunity to compete in the races for which she is qualified and registered to represent the… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Ready for Must-Win Clash Against Japan
Though the Super Falcons are beaming with confidence, nothing suggests the Japanese team will be easy to trample upon. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria's Captain Suffers Defeat in Opening Game
Opeyori lost to Swiss opponent Tobias Kuenzi in two straight sets (22-20, 21-14) Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - AFN's Negligence Dashes Favour Ofili's 100m Olympic Dream
This unpardonable exclusion has been attributed to the negligence of both the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: IOC Asks Nigeria to Remove Suspended Ogunsemilore From Games Village
Ogunsemilore's provisional suspension was on account of her alleged doping violation, as contained in the result of a sample tes. Read more »
July 29
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - D'Tigress Stun No. 3-Ranked Opals With 13-Point Win
Ezinne Kalu scored 19 points to lead D'Tigress to a first win at the Olympic Games since 2004 Read more »
July 28
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Aruna, Omotayo Eliminated From Table Tennis Men's Singles
Aruna, who had reached the quarterfinals at Rio 2016, was stunned by 20-year-old Eduard Ionescu of Romania Read more »
July 25
Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Brazil Preview - Super Falcons Eye Historic Win in Bordeaux
With a good balance of experience and talent, Randy Waldrum's team looks poised to make a statement. Read more »
July 23
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Team Nigeria Names Amusan Flagbearer, Opeyori Captain
Amusan, the reigning World Record holder in the 100m hurdles, is a strong medal contender for Nigeria in Paris Read more »
July 18
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria Drops On FIFA Ranking
The drop on the global stage in July, however, did not affect the Nigerian team's position in Africa. Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Paris Olympic Games - Reps Donate N100 Million, $2000 to Team Nigeria
The lawmakers said the donation will be drawn from their salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Head to Olympics After Losing Final Test Match
The Coach Randy Waldrum tutored team fell 1-0 to Canada on Wednesday in a closed-door friendly. Read more »
Nigeria: Ittf Seeds Aruna, Assar in Top 16 for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Nigeria will be represented in Paris by four athletes, Aruna, Olajide Omotayo, Offiong Edem and Fatimo Bello, in the men's and women's singles events. Read more »
July 12
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Get Boost As Kanu, Ihezuo Join Camp in Spain
Only defender Oluwatosin Demehin and forward Chinonyerem Macleans are still being expected as the Super Falcons intensify preparations for their return to the Women's Olympic… Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Champions League - Ilechukwu Reacts As Rangers Get First Opponent
Though hoping to make an "impact" on the continent, Ilechukwu insists his team is a work in progress. Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Group Unveils Professional Fighters League Africa in Lagos
Ngannou expressed delight in serving as chairman of the league that will shape the very foundation of African MMA Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: 2024 Olympic Games - President Tinubu Approves Total Budget for Team Nigeria
The Minister of Sports Development revealed that Team Nigeria's budget was wholly approved, and now it is left to the athletes to reciprocate the wonderful gesture by winning… Read more »
Nigeria: How 1xcup Changes the Lives of Its Participants, Helps People Get a Future
The participants of the 2023 tournament talk about their unique experiences and how they are looking forward to 1xCup 2024. Read more »