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Etebo joins Genclerbirligi on a permanent basis – Latest Nigeria Sports News Nigerian midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Genclerbirligi, marking his return to football after a year without a club. The 28-year-old, who last played for Greek club Aris, has been on his own since leaving the team. Etebo’s career includes spells at Galatasaray …

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, two events were decided: the gold medals in the men’s and women’s 20 km race walk were won by Brian Pintado of Ecuador and Yang Jiayu of China, respectively. Read also: Nigeria team’s focus turns to athletics as Super Falcons leave Paris 2024 empty-handed This effectively sets the tone for many other historic moments …

Samuel Chukwueze’s 55th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for AC Milan against Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday night at Soldier Field in Chicago. Chukwueze, running unmarked on the right, deftly converted Mattia Liberali’s pass with a left-footed shot past goalkeeper Thibault Courtois from eight yards. He scored his first goal of the preseason with the Italian club. …

The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has insisted that suspended Nigerian boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore is guilty of the charges against her after failing to prove her innocence. Read also: BBNaija 2024 Day 4: A new arena for rivals and champions According to NOC spokesman Tony Neziaya, “he had allegedly consumed drugs and could not prove anything else.” Naziaya dismissed Ogunsemilore’s claims …

Nigerian badminton player Anuoluwapo Opeyori maintained a positive outlook on his performance at the Paris Olympics, despite failing to advance to the second round of the men’s singles event. Opeyori was eliminated after a 2-0 (21-17, 21-17) loss to world number six Li Shi Feng in his second group match on Wednesday. Earlier in the competition, he also lost his …

In a major transfer move, former Sporting Lagos winger Godwin Odibo has signed for Rwanda Premier League champions APR FC. This transfer marks a pivotal moment in Odibo’s career as he becomes the third Nigerian player to join the club, following in the footsteps of Victor Mbaoma and Chidiebere Nwobodo. The 26-year-old Odibo caught the attention of APR FC with …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars have parted ways with head coach Paul Offor. Offor, who was unveiled as the club’s new coach in July 2024 on a two-year contract, replaced Abdul Maikaba. However, in a shocking turn of events, the 35-year-old former Sporting Lagos coach was sacked without managing the team in a single match. The club …

Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has agreed to join Norwegian club Molde FK. The young Nigerian talent has signed a pre-contract agreement with the club and is expected to officially join Molde once he turns 18 in January 2025. Daniel Daga’s move to Molde is a significant step in his budding football career. The midfielder has impressed with his …

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade expressed confidence in her team’s ability to defeat former world champions Japan in their final Group C match at the Olympics. The all-important match will be played this Wednesday at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are currently bottom of Group C, having lost their opening two matches to Brazil and …

The Paris 2024 Olympics had barely begun and the basketball world was already abuzz with the impressive performance of the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress. Under the courageous leadership of their head coach, Rena Wakama, the team had just achieved an electrifying victory over Australia in their opening match, sending a clear message to their rivals: they were there to …