The atmosphere was electric from the start. Although the competition began without the usual fanfare of an opening ceremony, the anticipation among the 7,500 spectators was palpable. Fans from all over had gathered, their hearts beating in unison for the love of the game. When the kick-off whistle blew, it was clear that this was more than just a tournament; …

Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu and his assistant Abdulraham Mohamed have been selected among 25 basketball coaches from 15 African countries to participate in the 2024 NBA Summer League, scheduled to take place from July 12 to 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Complete sports.com reports. According to a post on the club’X(formerly Twitter), Odadu will join the Cleveland Cavaliers’ …

NFF Committee Enforces Compliance Over Club-Player Disputes – Latest Sports News in Nigeria In an interview with Brila.net, Popo explained that the clubs are being informed and must comply with these decisions within 45 days, as mandated by FIFA regulations. “The secretary is compiling the decisions to send them to the club. It is very …

Newly signed Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru says Nigeria’s Super Eagles will make it to the 2026 World Cup despite being winless in their first four qualifying games. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are currently fifth in their group, four points behind leaders Rwanda, after drawing 1-1 with South Africa and losing 1-2 to Benin Republic in the last …

Saudi Arabia names Nigerian Olympic gold medalist Enefiok Udo-Obong as Technical Director of the Saudi Arabia Athletics Development Program. Read also: 2024 OLYMPICS: Britain bets on nine Nigerians to win medals in athletics, boxing and swimming Udo-Obong will lead Saudi Arabia’s team to the Olympics, which begin on July 26. The 2000 Sydney Olympic gold medallist will take over the …

Sports betting is risky but lucrative, especially for those who are good at speculation and research. Top professional bettors earn approximately $5000 a month, according to one report. People can create a side business in the form of sports betting if their predictions are correct in most cases. In addition to making correct predictions, they need to learn ways to …

Victor Osimhen’s future at Italian Serie A club Napoli remains unclear as the striker returns to the club for the start of pre-season training at the Castel Voltruno. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. He was one of the first players to arrive at the team’s training camp, where coach Antonio Conte will evaluate the players at his disposal, following his appointment …

Following his desire to develop athletic talents in Gombe State, the Chairman of Gombe State Athletics Association (GAA), Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has planned a 3-day intensive capacity building training workshop for 65 secondary school game masters in Gombe State. The workshop which is being held in preparation for the upcoming Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Championships will be held from …

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has named mixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Francis Ngannou as president of its new franchise in Africa. MMA can now start its league on the continent. PFL chief executive Peter Murray made the announcement during the league’s launch in Lagos on Wednesday. Murray said the league would help develop the sport in Africa. He stressed …

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Nigeria to play friendly match with Mexico – Latest Nigeria Sports News The Flamingos secured their place in the tournament by defeating Liberia and Nigeria are one of 16 countries competing in the World Cup, which runs from October 16 to November 3. The NFF update shows that Flamingos will face …