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In a decisive match during Matchday 2 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Qualifiers, the USA women’s basketball team, reigning World and Olympic Champions, delivered a commanding performance by eclipsing the 100-point mark and securing a resounding victory over D’Tigress. Read Also: Traffic Advisory For 2024 Lagos City Marathon Despite a valiant effort from Nigeria’s D’Tigress, the USA team’s formidable …

Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong says the team is determined to secure a resounding victory for the team in their upcoming match against Sao Tome and Principe’s Falcons and True Parrots. Despite already securing qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Troost-Ekong believes that a victory in this match is crucial for various reasons. The team aims …

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface faced a goal drought as Bayer Leverkusen triumphed over Werder Bremen with a resounding 3-0 win. Boniface. The forward attempted three shots during his 12th league appearance before being substituted in the minute.   Despite, firing blanks in this encounter, the 22-year-old boasts an impressive record with seven goals and five assists in the ongoing …

The Nigeria Premier Football League clash between Rivers United and Remo Stars has been rescheduled. The game was originally fixed for the opening day of the 2023/24 NPFL season on September 30. But the match was postponed due to Rivers United’s CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg game with Etoile Filante which took place a day later. The Pride …

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has expressed his excitement following his nomination for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Osimhen is one of 30 players vying for the men’s best player award. The 24-year-old helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years last season, and has remained a key player in the team. Speaking to the media in …

Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced into the third round of the 2024 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup qualifiers after thrashing Central African Republic 6-0, in the second leg on Friday at the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja. The result means the Flamingos got through 12-0 on aggregate, after the first leg also ended 6-0. Harmony Chidi bagged a hat-trick while Ramota Kareem …

Boniface gunning for third Bundesliga season Award – Latest Sports News In Nigeria It is the second Rookie award of the month nomination for Boniface since he arrived Bundesliga, and third overall, including player of the month nomination. The Striker previously …

9th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Takes Centre Stage In Lagos – Latest Sports News In Nigeria This robust turnout sets the stage for a highly competitive and potentially record-breaking event.   Yusuf Ali, Race General Manager and former African record holder in the Long Jump, expressed optimism about the event’s trajectory in an official …

The Edo State Football Association, under the leadership of Chairman Fred Newton, has forged a partnership with technology company GreenBii in a groundbreaking move aimed at advancing grassroots football in Edo State. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed on Friday, November 14, focuses on providing websites for 100 football clubs spread across the state’s 18 local government areas. Read Also: …

Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie has stated that the valiant outing from Nigeria wasn’t just for the nation but for the whole of Africa following their exit in the knockout game against England. Read Also: NFF: FIFPRO’s Statement is Mere Storm in a Tea-Cup With three African countries in Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa making it to the round 16 …