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Amusan ready for Olympics after receiving CAS nod – Latest Nigerian sports news The CAS ruling dismissed appeals by World Athletics and the World Anti-Doping Agency, which had previously led to Amusan’s provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in July 2023 for “whereabouts failures.” Amusan was initially suspended for an infraction, but was …

Spain have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing European Championship after beating Georgia 4-1 on Sunday. More to follow… Spain advance to Euro quarter-finals and meet hosts Germany first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.

The decision to replace Finidi George as head coach of the Nigeria senior team was taken by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) after consultation with the team’s senior players. Own goal Nigeria.com can reveal exclusively. A statement from the NFF following the team’s disappointing performance in the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic said the board unanimously …

Three British Lions are through to the quarter-finals of the European Championship following a 2-1 last-16 win over Slovakia after extra time. There will be more to follow… Euro ’24: England face Slovakia to set up Swiss Q’final first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Top News from Ripples Nigeria.

Coach Bankole Olowookere, head coach of the Flamingos, is gearing up for the U-17 World Cup after securing a ticket to the tournament. He recognizes the difference between playing qualifiers in Africa and competing on the world stage, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation. Read Also: Bankole Olowookere remains positive despite Naija Ratels’ narrow loss to Rivers Angels in Federation …

  ● The 2004 champion then met 17-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva. @Alexander Gilkes Twenty years after her stunning Wimbledon triumph, Maria Sharapova returned to the All England Club to create even more indelible memories. The five-time major winner walked through the historic venue with a pair of special guests: fiancé Alexander Gilkes and their son Theodore, who will turn two …

Just weeks after resigning from his position as Super Eagles head coach, NPFL side Rivers United are reportedly eyeing Finidi George as their new head coach. Finidi resigned as Super Eagles coach after the NFF decided to appoint a foreign technical adviser to take over the role, offering him the role of assistant coach instead. Unwilling to accept relegation, the …

Nigerian Sports Minister John Enoh said it would be beneficial for the Super Eagles if their opponents in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers were scared before the match. The Super Eagles failed to win a single game in Group C qualifying, drawing three and losing one of their first four matches. The team is currently in a disappointing position, but …

Nigeria’s new senior team number 10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s move to Lazio is almost complete, with the 23-year-old traveling to Rome to complete his medical. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. As we first reported ahead of his competitive debut for Nigeria, a fee was agreed with Turkish side Hatayaspor for his transfer but the move stalled somewhat due to the difference in wage demand, …

Germany and Switzerland both advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing European Championship after wins on Saturday night. While Switzerland stunned reigning champions Italy to qualify, Germany beat Denmark following two quick goals in the second half. Switzerland dominated from the start and managed to take the lead in the 37th minute through Remo Freuler’s low shot which went past …