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Nigerian wrestlers leave Spain for Germany ahead of their final camp before the Olympics The Nigerian wrestling contingent left Madrid, Spain for Germany for what will be their last camp before the Olympic Games in Paris, France. The wrestlers who participated in the Spanish Grand Prix, a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid, saw Esther Kolawole (62kg) and Ogunsanya Christinah (53kg) take …

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged Nigerian athletes to do their best at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. He delivered this message on Monday in Abuja during the official handover and farewell ceremony of the Nigerian Team contingent heading to the Olympics. In his speech, Senator Enoh encouraged the athletes to strive for …

Recently retired Ipswich Town striker Sone Aluko has taken on the role of first-team coach at the club, it has been announced. The 35-year-old, who has been capped seven times by Nigeria in the top flight, has scored twice. He hung up his boots at the end of last season, having scored four goals in 62 games for the Blues …

Akande Fatai Smith, a highly experienced coach on the Nigerian domestic scene, has criticised Umuahia-based Abia Comets FC’s decision to sack 21 players from their current squad. Read also: Abia Comets president Boniface Uche explains the fall of a large number of players Manager Smith has taken a closer look at the shock development, which leaves the Nationwide League One …

Rivers State Sports Commissioner Chris Green has warned newly appointed Rivers United coach Finidi George that the club demands the best from him. Recall that the former Super Eagles head coach was appointed after Stanley Eguma was sacked by the club, following the team’s struggles in the NPFL last season. However, speaking to club media, Green said the best is …

Paris 2024: Minister confident Nigerian team will perform well at Summer Games – Latest Nigeria Sports News In a statement, Senator Enoh highlighted the extensive measures being taken to ensure that Team Nigeria is fully equipped to compete at the highest level during the prestigious international event. “Various sports are already beginning the preparation phase …

As Nigeria’s senior national team players prepare to work with a new coach when the team regroups for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, a former player of the team has issued a warning to whoever gets the nod as the team’s new coach. Nigeria will appoint a new coach before the matches following the departure of Finidi …

Saida Raheem (aka Eleshe Ni), a young female boxer based in Lagos, has revealed three of her most ardent ambitions that she wants to achieve before she reaches adulthood. The first is to represent Ogun State in the next major national boxing championship, the second is to wear the colours of Nigeria at the 2028 Olympics and the third is …

Adeleye happy about move to Cyprus – Latest Sports News in Nigeria The 24-year-old completed his transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem on July 2. Adeleye expressed his gratitude to his new club: “I am grateful for this opportunity and I would say it is a privilege to be here. I believe a lot in the team …

The battle for who will be the next African Player of the Year has been narrowed down to two players for Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Victor Osimhen is the current holder of the award, but he did not have the kind of season that helped him secure the award, due to injuries and fitness problems …