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Abubakar Isah Sadauki is full of emotions and excitement as he aims for gold in the five-a-side singles final as the Kano team aims to clinch their first two gold medals at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba. The Team Kano athlete is set to make history as the first Kano athlete to claim a gold medal in the …

15 Over the course of a fortnight, Nigeria’s J’Tigress joined their contemporaries in South Africa for the FIBA ​​U18 Women’s AfroBasket and the ‘Young Cats’ didn’t just show up, they shined. Courage, heart and an unmatched vibe both on and off the court was what characterized J’Tigress and her participation. The team went from the brink of elimination in the …

As Team Nasarawa continues its quest for a first medal at the eighth edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, its athletes have shown commendable resilience and determination to live up to expectations. On Saturday, the men’s hockey team made a strong statement by defeating Bayelsa team 2-1 in their opening match before thrashing Borno team 3-0 …

0 Nigerian duo Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide were in top form as UDG Tenerife claimed a convincing 4-1 win over Sevilla in a Liga F match on Saturday. On Monday he was the star of the match, scoring two goals in the first half to lead the UDG Tenerife attack. He scored his first goal in the 22nd minute …

Sheikh Maruwf Salaudeen, the Olubori Adeen of Egba Land, has been recognised by the Ogun State Football Association (FA) for his outstanding contributions to grassroots football and youth development, sports247 reports. The award, presented by FA President, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, commended Salaudeen’s continued philanthropic work in sports which has positively impacted numerous young lives in Ogun State. In his acceptance …

13 Spanish club Villarreal CF B have signed Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom from Rivers United. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Spanish side, with the option to extend it for a further year. Udom, who previously played for Vandrezzer FC, Nasarawa United and Sunshine Stars, will be looking to make an impact at Villarreal CF B and …

Ramot Ayodele, a young karateka from the Lagos team, clinched a bronze medal in the -47kg category at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba. Speaking to Sports247, Ayodele expressed his disappointment and alleged that he was unfairly deprived of a gold or silver medal due to biased refereeing. Read also: ASABA 2024: Victor Effiong Okon reviews the success of …

Fenerbahce are interested in securing the future of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, offering the 26-year-old a contract extension that would keep him at the club beyond 2025. The Turkish giants are keen to retain Osayi-Samuel as an important part of their squad as his current contract expires next year.       According to Turkish media reports, negotiations are …

At the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, Obajolowo Moboluware of Team Kwara created a sensation by winning the state’s first silver medal in the 100m butterfly swimming event. His impressive performance in the water, characterized by fast and precise strokes, not only earned him a place on the podium but also reflected his deep passion for the sport. In …

Turkish First Division side Adanaspor have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international Bonke Innocent from French Ligue 2 side FC Lorient. The defensive midfielder has signed a contract until June 30, 2024, with an option to extend until the 2025-2026 season. Bonke, 28, had not played for Lorient this season, sparking speculation about his future before completing his move to …