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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 …

Buruj Football Academy and Buruj Football Club CEO Waheed Salaudeen has called on youth to embrace dialogue and avoid protests while demanding better governance. On Monday he told our reporter that youth should avoid the planned 15 days of #EndGovernance starting on Thursday, August 1, 2024, saying they could be kidnapped and turn violent, instead youth should engage in dialogue …

Nigeria defeated third-ranked Australia in their opening group game of the women’s basketball tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, 75-62. Team D’Tigress displayed a formidable defensive strategy and superior gameplay, effectively outclassing their opponents. Ezinne Kalu led the charge with an impressive 19 points. Despite trailing by 8 points in the first quarter, Nigeria pulled ahead at halftime, displaying …

The weight of history and hope hung in the air as Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade stepped onto the training pitch, the Olympic rings gleaming in the background. This was not just another tournament; it was the pinnacle of world sportsmanship and a stage where dreams came true. “What a feeling to be able to participate in such a prestigious …

“There is not much to say for now as there will be another test on Tuesday. The result of the test will determine what to do next,” Omo-Agege told Brila.net. Speaking about Olaitan Olaore’s 0-5 loss to a Kazakhstan opponent, the vice president said: “He wins sometimes, he loses sometimes. Boxing has always had very good results and we have …