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The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has ceremoniously welcomed the country’s wrestling team from the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, despite the team failing to meet medal expectations. The event, organised to recognise the efforts of the athletes, aimed to motivate them and show solidarity in difficult times. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service and a board …

The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has pledged to complete the construction of a world-class stadium in the state capital, Yola, by the end of March 2025. This promise was made during a meeting on Thursday with a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, at the Government House …

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, continues to make waves on the world stage and add more accolades to its impressive resume. Shooting guard Ezinne Kalu has been named to the FIBA ​​Second Team for the Olympic Women’s Basketball Tournament, further cementing her status as one of the sport’s top talents. Known for her tireless drive and clutch performances, Kalu finished …

Judging by the hype generated by the performance of the Nigerian team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Lekki Scrabble Club president Samuel Anikoh believes the game would have won gold medals and appeased the sentiments of Nigerians had it been at the Summer Games. 88 athletes represented the country in 11 disciplines, but their efforts unfortunately equalled those of London …

As Nigerians wait endlessly for the golden moment when a Nigerian wins a medal in the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesMore and more Nigerians are earning precious metals for other countries as the Olympic Games draw to a close on Sunday. Read also: How to build a functional sports system in Nigeria: Views from Segun Solanke, Chairman and Founder of Provazios …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games enters its twelfth day, expectations are high for Team Nigeria, which is set to showcase its talent in several sports. On Wednesday, August 7, Nigerian athletes will compete in athletics, wrestling, cycling and basketball, each aiming to make their mark on this prestigious world stage. Read also: Lagos State Football Association to host ‘Saturday …

Renowned basketball administrator and sports entrepreneur, Ugo Udezue, has assured Nigerian basketball fans, investors, stakeholders and enthusiasts that the future of the game in Nigeria is very bright. Read also: Historic feats in basketball: Nigeria sets new milestones at Olympic and African Continental Games Speaking to NBBF Media, on the backdrop of the recent exploits of the various ranks of …