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Amy Okonkwo has played a huge role in helping Nigeria clinch the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket (their fourth in a row), and, as a result, the 26-year-old was named the TISSOT MVP of the tournament. Read Also: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: How NFF prepared Falcons with 29 matches in 29 months Okonkwo headlined the All-Tournament team alongside Cierra Dillard …

The Super Eagles will train once on Tuesday as they intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. The session, according to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe will commence at 4pm. It will hold at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. It will be a closed door session …

Samuel Chukwueze Gets in AC Milan UCL Squad – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After making a name for himself in the Europa League with Villarreal, Chukwueze is now set to make his mark in Europe’s premier club competition with the …

Super Eagles Ready To Silent Free-Scoring Angolans — Omeruo – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Omeruo added that they are committed to let their performance on the field speak do the talking.   The showdown between Nigeria and Angola is scheduled …

Paris 2024: Zainab Adeshina’s Defeat Ends Nigeria’s Boxing Hopes for Olympic – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Team Nigeria’s hopes of Olympic participation in boxing were shattered when their final representative, Zainab Adeshina was defeated in the women’s 50kg category. Competing in the 50kg weight class, Adeshina had previously secured a hard-fought 3-2 split decision …

History was made at the weekend in Makurdi when the new Benue State Football Association (BSFA), led by Barr. Paul Edeh staged first ever stakeholders’ summit. The summit which held 49 days after the current BSFA came on board, witnessed the enlarged gathering of who is who in state’s football fraternity. Those who attended the symposium included coaches, referees, ex-internationals, …

The International Sports Press Association Africa section (AIPS Africa) deplores the attitude of certain colleagues accredited for the coverage of the 34th edition of the 2023 African Cup of Nations which is taking place in Ivory Coast. Read Also: In Good Shape: Understanding Knee Meniscus Injury – By Dr. Kolade Kolapo NOBLE PROFESSION Being a journalist means behaving properly, and above …

England head coach, Sarina Wiegman says the Lionesses will exploit Nigeria’s weaknesses in their Round of 16 encounter at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The European champions will take on the Super Falcons at the Lang Park, Brisbane on Monday morning. The Super Falcons are unbeaten in the competition with one win and two draws. Wiegman said the West Africans …

In the aftermath of the Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifier, Nse Essien, a board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), admitted that financial constraints are hindering the possibility of sacking head coach Jose Peseiro. The NFF chieftain revealed that the Super Eagles’ recent performances have left a lot to be desired.   Nigeria …

With June 15 fast approaching, excitement is building in the nation’s capital, FCT Abuja for the Yahaya Attom Foundation’s Charity Champions Cup. All is set for the highly anticipated event, which will see African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen headline a star-studded lineup of football legends. The Charity Champions Cup, an initiative of the Attom Foundation, will be held …