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Nigeria’s D’Tigress will take on Japan in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2024 Olympics. Coach Rena Wakama’s team is looking to bounce back after losses in its first two friendlies, losing 77-63 to Germany and 70-62 to Serbia. This match against Japan represents a crucial opportunity for D’Tigress to secure a morale-boosting victory ahead of their trip to …

Nigerian boxers Cynthia Ogunsemilore and Adams Olaore have landed in Paris, France, ready to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games. Read also: Nwali triumphs in first Ultimate Scrabble match Olaore will compete in the men’s heavyweight division (92kg), while Ogunsemilore will vie for honours in the women’s category (60kg). His arrival in Paris marks the start of an important journey …

Nigerian boxer Dolapo Omole has expressed his disappointment after a knee injury forced him to withdraw from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Omole won a gold medal in Senegal during the qualifiers and is considered a strong contender for the Nigerian team. “I am depressed and I hope to get up stronger because I am in a very bad state. The …

Nasarawa State Governor Engineer Abdullahi Sule has dissolved the management team of Nasarawa United Football Club, previously led by Dr Othman Ahmed Ibrahim. Read also: Kwara Utd appoints Unilorin graduate Olatunbosun Abayomi as new psychologist The announcement was made by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, after a high-level meeting held at his temporary office in Lafia, the state …

Victor Osimhen is reportedly considering staying at Napoli while talks over a possible transfer to Paris Saint-Germain have cooled. According to French sources, the deal depends on several factors beyond Osimhen’s release clause of around 130 million euros. PSG have yet to find buyers for Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos, complicating any potential move for the Nigerian striker. PSG are …

The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed The Lagos State Football Association has added to its success stories by ensuring the implementation of the MoU signed with the Nigerian Institute of Sports, on the certification of coaches who do not have the prerequisites and qualifications needed to obtain a state FA license. Read also: …

Mowe’s Best Talent FC has been crowned champion of the first edition of the GreenLock summer pre-season football tournament held in Rowing stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State defeated Green Lock FC 2-0. Read also: Adekitan Oluwajowanloju aspires to a career in journalism, urges parents to support children with sporting talent Both goals in either half of the match were scored …

English-born striker Princess Ademiluyi has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan from West Ham for the 2024/25 season. Ademiluyi signed her first professional contract with West Ham last week. The 18-year-old has been with the Hammers since a young age but will now look to pursue first-team opportunities with The Addicks. The forward signed her first professional contract with …

Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf declared open the second edition of the military and paramilitary games organised by the Kano State Sports Commission at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata on Sunday. Also Read: Meet Richard Jeremiah, the 14-year-old star player who dazzled fans with his football talent in the ongoing Badagry League Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented …

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu has rejoined Southampton for pre-season training but his future at the club remains in doubt. Southampton manager Russell Martin has expressed his delight at having Onuachu back in the squad but acknowledged there is uncertainty over the striker’s long-term prospects with the club. Onuachu spent last season on loan at Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, where …