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Nigerian sprinters Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi have been recognized as the Athletic Heat’s most outstanding men’s gold medalists after putting in sensational performances to capture NCAA titles and bolster Nigeria’s growing reputation in collegiate athletics. READ ALSO: Ikorodu City Hosts President Federation Cup Final Clash With El-Kanemi Warriors Sports247 reports that the duo put on championship-winning displays at the …

Boston knew the Scottish fans would come. What the city didn’t know was how thirsty they would be. Sam Adams confirmed his Boston Taproom ran out of Samuel Adams Boston Lager over the weekend after the Tartan Army drank it dry. Scottish fans play bagpipes as they wait outside The Dubliner bar ahead of a FIFA World Cup viewing party. …

Post views: 91 By Wakawaka Sports The South East Basketball Association (SEBA) has responded to concerns raised by Ayo Bakare over the moving of the second phase of the NBBF Premier League Atlantic Conference from Lagos to Enugu, insisting that security challenges should not be used to single out one particular state. In a statement signed by Kennedy Onwunali, …

Nigerian media representatives, Team Truth, were crowned champions of the US Freedom Cup 2026 after a resounding 6-2 victory over Team Opportunity in a thrilling final held in Lagos. The six-team tournament, organized to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, generated excitement, camaraderie and impressive football displays as media professionals and stakeholders …

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar lamented Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing that he may soon retire from the country’s national team squad. The Valencia forward said he had not yet made a final decision but planned to evaluate his future when the club’s new season begins. Speaking to Radio France Internationale Hausa, the …

A look at Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup shows that it is not at all easy to explain. The Super Eagles had forwards who played for top European clubs, midfielders with a solid reputation at the club and enough individual quality to make qualification more than achievable. However, it is not the first time the team …

Post views: 13 The Rangers International FC Foundation will partner with the Kunie Foundation to promote social impact initiatives and community development programs targeting children and youth in Iva Valley, Enugu State. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, representatives of the Kunie Foundation, led by its Communications Officer, Uchenna Igboeme, paid a courtesy visit to the corporate office of Rangers …

The President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has launched the Nigerian Sports Safeguarding Policy, describing it as a landmark framework designed to protect athletes and other participants in sports from abuse, harassment, discrimination and reports of exploitation. completesports.com. Speaking at the official opening in Abuja on Tuesday, Gumel said the policy is aligned with global best …

Against all odds, World Cup debutant Cape Verde held powerful Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw in Atlanta, where veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha producing a master class performance. This is the first fairy tale story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one that left the reigning European champions frustrated and stunned. For a nation of just over half a million people …

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time top scorer with a hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina started their defense with victory over Algeria. The Inter Miami forward, making his 200th appearance for his country, opened the scoring in the 16th minute, doubling the lead on the hour before completing his hat-trick in the 76th minute. His efforts created history, as …