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The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has organized a special dinner to send off the country’s number one badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, who will intensify his training in Italy ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Opeyori, a four-time African Championship winner and two-time African Games champion, secured a place at the Paris Games last month, becoming the first Nigerian badminton …

Nigerian Athletes Secure 2024 Olympic Games Spots – Latest Sports News In Nigeria World Athletics announced the qualification process for the Sports at Paris 2024 last December, setting entry standards that Athletes must meet.     Amusan became the first Nigerian …

Ogoh Odaudu Wins 2024 BAL Coach of the Year – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Rivers Hoopers head coach Ogoh Odaudu has made history as the first Nigerian to secure the prestigious BAL Coach of the Year award. Odaudu’s remarkable achievement follows the outstanding performance Rivers Hoopers during the 2024 African Basketball League. Under his …

It’s not a crime for you to live in Nigeria – Oyedeji – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Oyedeji argued that the origins of a player should not determine their eligibility to represent Nigeria.     The ongoing debate centers around …

Nigerian Long Jumper and former 100m National champion held over Fraud in the USA – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Abire, along with two other Nigerians, including former men’s …

Rivers Hoopers’ BAL Success Inspires Call for Nigerian League Revival – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Rivers Hoopers have been outstanding, leading the Sahara Conference in Senegal and advancing to the championship playoffs in Rwanda, despite limited preparation due to the inconsistent domestic league. Coach John expressed his hopes in a recent statement: “I pray …

Four Peat! D’Tigress Clinch Afrobasket Title Again, Rena Wakama becomes First Woman Coach to Win Chip – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The gripping showdown, held at the BK …

D’tigress of Nigeria will slug it out with Senegalese Lioness in the final of 2023 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. The outclassed hosts Rwanda 79-48 in the first semi-final fixture to seal fourth consecutive final spot. On their part, Senegal edges Mali 75-65 in the second semi-final to set a repeat of 2017 and 2019 final. The Senegalese are …

D’Tigress seals Pre-Olympic Qualifying Spot – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Defending champions eased past Rwanda 79-48 to roll into the final where they will defend their title. …

Brume, 27, had been considered Nigeria’s brightest hope for a medal in Budapest but finished fourth in the final.   Despite recording a season’s best jump of 6.84 meters, it wasn’t enough to secure a podium finish for the Nigerian. However, Brume made an impressive comeback at the Xiamen Diamond League in China. She achieved a jump of 6.71 meters …