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Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye showcased her talents on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics but failed to advance in the women’s sprint qualifying event. Ukpeseraye finished 28th with a time of 11.652 seconds, with an average speed of 61.792 km/h. In a highly competitive field, the top 24 riders advanced to the next round, with Germany’s Lea Sophie …

AC Milan striker Samuel Chukwueze has spoken about the driving force behind his outstanding performances during the club’s pre-season campaign. The Nigerian international has been one of the Rossoneri’s key players, impressing fans and critics alike in games against top-flight sides such as Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Chukwueze, who joined AC Milan from Spanish club Villarreal last summer, …

Super Eagles striker Samuel Chukwueze has attributed his resurgence at AC Milan to a pivotal discussion with new coach Paulo Fonseca. Chukwueze, who joined Milan from Villarreal last summer after six years in Spain, had struggled to find consistency during his time with the Rossoneri. Read also: Protecting athletes: comprehensive strategies for malaria prevention, control and treatment There were flashes …

The three-time African champions have been without a coach since the resignation of Finidi George after taking charge of just two World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of the appointment of a new coach, there has been speculation about the possibility of hiring a foreign coach, with names such as former France women’s national team coach Hervé Renard and Mali national team …

Thursday, August 8 was a day to quickly forget as Team Nigeria recorded a series of poor and unexpected results and performances at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, culminating in Ese Brume’s failure to secure a medal in the women’s long jump event. Expectations were high among Nigerians ahead of the day as at least one medal is guaranteed for …

Iheanacho bids farewell to Leicester City with emotional message – Latest Nigeria Sports News Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has penned a farewell message to Leicester City following his departure from the club. During his time at Leicester, Iheanacho won the FA Community Shield, FA Cup and EFL Championship title. He also scored 61 goals and provided 34 assists in …

After a close defeat against the USA in the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesNigerian women’s basketball coach Rena Wakama has made an impassioned plea for greater investment in the country’s sporting infrastructure. Read also: Paris 2024: Tigers striker Pallas Kunaiyi Akpana proud despite quarter-final defeat to USA This request comes after Nigeria’s historic victories over powerhouses Australia and Canada, demonstrating the …

Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi finished seventh in the men’s 400m final at the Paris Olympics, with a time of 44.73 seconds. Despite failing to medal, Ogazi continued to impress with another sub-45 second performance. The gold medal went to American Quincy Hall, who put in a remarkable sprint in the last 50 metres to take the title. Hall clocked a personal …

Coach Rena Wakama stood on the sidelines, her voice a constant beacon of encouragement and strategy for Nigeria’s D’Tigress women’s basketball team as they faced the formidable Team USA in the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Despite a final score of 88-74 in favor of the Americans, Coach Rena’s pride in her team’s performance was evident. From the …

Gabriel Obekpa, a 20-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder, has signed with Turkish Super Lig side Bodrum FK. This move marks a significant step in Obekpa’s blossoming career, which began in Benin City, Edo State, with Dynamo Academica, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing football academies, renowned for nurturing talents that are now flourishing in European leagues. Dynamo Academica have been a launching pad …