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Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made significant strides in the latest FIBA Rankings following their outstanding performance at the 2023 Women’s Afrobasketball Championship, where they clinched their fourth consecutive title. Read Also: International Friendly Match: Super Eagles To Test Strength Against Saudi’s Green Falcons In Portugal The newly released FIBA Rankings on Wednesday evening saw D’Tigress ascend by an …

In their inaugural participation at the Invictus Games, Nigeria’s athletes, including Peacemaker Azuegbulam, have found a platform to transcend physical and psychological trauma. Read Also: Rising Tennis Prodigy Seun Ogunsakin: A Journey of Determination, Skill The Invictus Games, originally met with skepticism for their costliness, provide a unique opportunity for servicemen and women wounded in action to connect and heal. …

The head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, Steve Tikolo, has expressed the team’s readiness to compete and secure qualification for the 2024 T20 World Cup qualifier. Read Also: Breaking: Buruj FC Win Big Again As International Jersey Brand , Active Field Set To Kit Team Ahead Of 2023/24 NLO Campaign Nigeria earned their spot in the qualifier after …

Host South Africa emerged triumphant on home soil on Saturday, sweeping to a 3-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the final of the Davis Cup Africa Group III tournament held at TuksTennis, University of Pretoria. Read Also: Glasgow Rangers’ Danilo Praises Cyriel Dessers’ Potential Amid Goal Drought Both in the singles contest and doubles match, Devin Badenhorst beat Takura Mhwandagara 6-1, …

Chief Sunday Dare CON FNIS, will be honored with ‘NUJ Lifetime Achievement Award’, on Thursday 19th October 2023. The award will be presented to the immediate past Minister of Sports and Youth Development, at the NUJ Family/Veterans’ Day Event to be held at Dapo Aderogba Hall, Press Centre Iyaganku Ibadan. This is part of the activities scheduled to mark the …

Honourable Abiodun Orekoya, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, paid a visit to the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre at Rowe Park in Yaba. The purpose of the visit was to assess the ongoing refurbishment of courts and other facilities at the centre. Read Also: NFSC Strongly Condemns Attack on Sunshine Stars, Calls for Improved Security Representing Somolu Constituency 1 …

TBS Stadium in Lagos, saw Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens, led by Captain Blessing Etim, faced a formidable challenge against the 5th ICC-ranked team in Africa, Tanzania. Winning the toss, Tanzania opted to bat first, setting a daunting target of 135 runs for the Nigerian squad to chase down. Read Also: Music Meets Sports: Sunny Neji, Journal-World Of Sports Scout For …

South South Zonal Representative in the Board of Nigeria Table Tennis Federation and chairman Bayelsa State Table Tennis Association Ama-Ebi Ebikpolade has expressed readiness ahead of the 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Ebikpolade in an interview, said the lads are fully prepared for the Games slated from 7th to 17th of September, 2023, stating that preparation had …

With just 11 days remaining until the grand opening of the 13th edition of the All African Games, Ghana is buzzing with excitement and anticipation. The vibrant capital city of Accra is set to host this prestigious event, promising an unforgettable celebration of African athleticism and unity. The African Games, renowned for its showcase of talent and sportsmanship, will feature …

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will clash in a senior international friendly match in the city of Portimão, Portugal on Friday, 13th October 2023. Read Also: Nigerian Wrestlers Ready For Pre-Olympic Tournament In Serbia ~ Igali The clash comes barely a month before the three-time African champions, who lashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their 2023 AFCON final-day qualification game …