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Gabriel Obekpa, a 20-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder, has signed with Turkish Super Lig side Bodrum FK. This move marks a significant step in Obekpa’s blossoming career, which began in Benin City, Edo State, with Dynamo Academica, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing football academies, renowned for nurturing talents that are now flourishing in European leagues. Dynamo Academica have been a launching pad …

William Troost-Ekong has agreed to join Saudi Arabian side Al Khalood from Greek club PAOK in a deal that will see the player triple his salary in the Gulf region, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 30-year-old Nigerian defender, who was named the most valuable player at the last African Cup of Nations, joined the Greek side last summer from English side Watford. …

    Nigeria’s historic run to the Paris 2024 women’s basketball tournament was highlighted by the strength of its defense and a touch of inspiration from its young coach. Ezinne Kalu, who plays basketball in her club in France, is attending her second Olympics The team known as D’Tigress became the first African team, men’s or women’s, to reach 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 …

Nigeria’s Favour Ofili finished sixth in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday night. Ofili, who reached the final after finishing third overall with a time of 22.05 seconds in the semifinals on Monday, ran 22.25 seconds in the final. Gabrielle Thomas of the US ran 21.83 seconds to finish first in the race and win …

Former Nigerian track and field athlete Annette Echikunwoke threw a season-high 75.48 meters to claim the silver medal in the hammer throw for Team USA on Tuesday in Paris. The athlete settled for silver after her third throw was beaten by Canada’s Camryn Rogers, who threw 76.97 metres to claim gold. Read also: Paris 2024: Women’s football: Brazil beats Spain …

Poor preparation led to Sand Eagles’ elimination from Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers – Okemmiri – Latest Nigeria Sports News Former Nigerian beach soccer player, Ogbonanya Okemmiri, has urged the beach soccer sub-committee and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to use the recent failure to qualify for the AFCON beach soccer tournament as a catalyst for better preparation in the …

Arsenal will face German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow in their first home pre-season game at the Emirates following their return from a training tour of the United States, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The game will mark the homecoming of Nigerian international winger Nathan Tella, who has earned one cap and is in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for the crucial pre-season game. The …

Freestyle wrestler Blessing Oborodudu failed to win the bronze medal in the women’s 68kg wrestling event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Oborodudu got his campaign off to a good start when he made it to the semifinals of his second consecutive Olympics after defeating Koumba Larroque of France 6-2. But she lost in the semifinals against Meerim Zhumanazarova from Kyrgyzstan, …

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has said he and his Bayer Leverkusen teammates are under no pressure to repeat last season’s excellent performance. Bayer Leverkusen had a stellar campaign, going 51 games unbeaten and claiming their first Bundesliga title under coach Xabi Alonso. Read also: Interest in Super Eagles centre-back Torunarigha intensifies among European clubs They also triumphed in the …