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The All African Games recently concluded, with the arm wrestling competition drawing to a close yesterday. In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Rosemary Botha, the President of the South African Arm Wrestling Federation, shared her thoughts on the team’s performance and future plans. Botha, who has been leading the federation since its reformation last year, expressed pride in the team’s …

The Nigeria Arm Wrestling Federation is basking in the glory of an outstanding debut at the All African Games, securing an impressive haul of four gold medals, two silver, and seven bronze. In an exclusive interview, the federation’s president shared his thoughts on the remarkable achievement and outlined plans for future success, Sports247 reports. Expressing his elation, the president commended …

Ibrahim Abdul, the President of the Weightlifting Federation of Nigeria, has urged Nigerians to be patient as the team continues to strive for more medals. Read Also: Zidora Africa @Play: Bostwana Journalist Anastacia Sibanda Shares Her Experience at the All-African Games in Accra, Ghana Despite securing sixteen gold medals at the ongoing African Games, Abdul expressed that the team fell …

In alignment with the T.H.E.M.E.S + Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Sports Association (LSSA) welcomed the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports, Mr. Adebanji Atewogboye Skibanj, at their Year 2023 Retreat program. The event, held over two days starting on December 19, 2023, brought together chairmen from various sports in the state. Read Also: …

The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), mourns the demise of a member of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA), Oyo State Council, Mr Rafiu Kazeem Opeyemi. Read Also: 22nd Oyedeji Basketball Camp Begins Monday The deceased, who until the sad occurrence, was the chairman, of Ona Ara Referees Society, died on Saturday evening in a ghastly accident. The late …

Organisers of the Sheroes Cup have revealed that the 2023 Sheroes Cup is scheduled to kick-off October 7, 2023 in Abuja. Read Also: Abiodun Qudus: A Passionate Swimming Coach Graduates From NIS Already, 12 clubs have confirmed their participation and are expected to take part when the Premiership level of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) gets underway, which also serves …

The captain of the Obafemi Awolowo University male basketball team, Paul Adedayo Apata, expressed his elation and surprise after leading his team to clinch the gold medal in the West African Universities Games basketball male edition. The victory came after a compelling match against Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Read Also: Hajji Gafar Bags FUBS Personality Of …

Purity Akuh, coach of the Nigerian wrestling team at the African Games, expressed profound satisfaction with the team’s performance, applauding their achievement of winning six out of six gold medals at the Games in Ghana. Akuh attributed the success to the team’s hard work and dedication, emphasizing that their remarkable performance was not unexpected given their preparation and support. “It’s …

Nigeria will face vice champions Kenya in the quarterfinals of the 2023 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon. Read Also: Nigerian Talent Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi Joins Serie A’s Salernitana From Celje Nigeria lost to Algeria 2-3 (16-25, 18-25, 25-23, 26-24, 6-15) in their last group stage match at the multipurpose sports hall on Sunday. Nigeria recorded two wins against …

The Chairman, Ogun State Football Association Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has charged Remo Stars to make the country proud in today’s CAF Champions League first preliminary clash with Medeama SC of Ghana. Read Also: CAFCC: Bendel Insurance Pip ASO Chlef 1-0 In First Preliminary Game The Ogun FA boss who is also an Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation, …