AFCON 2025 qualifier: Lookman named MOTM in Super Eagles’ win over Benin Republic
Ademola Lookman was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin Republic on Saturday.
The Atalanta winger scored twice in the thrilling encounter played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Lookman gave the Super Eagles the lead late in the first half from a brilliant s...
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Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the women's over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg.
It is an improvement from her existing WR of 165kg, and also added a GOLD medal to the record.
It is an incredible...
Onyinyechi Mark sets multiple World Records to win Nigeria’s first GOLD at the Paris 2024 Paralympics!
By Oluwadare Popoola -September 6, 2024
In a breathtaking display of strength and dominance, Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark set multiple World Records to win GOLD in the women’s Up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Her journey began with an impressive 140kg, a lift th...
Rebecca Cheptegei, a marathon runner who competed for Uganda at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has died days after she was set on fire, allegedly by her boyfriend.
Cheptegei, 33, was left fighting for her life in hospital for burns on 75 per cent of her body following a disagreement with her boyfriend outside their house on Monday 2 September, police said.
Cheptegei was receiving treatment at the...
U-20 WWC: Sabastine’s Late Strike Earns Falconets 1-0 Win Against South Korea
September 2, 2024
Nigeria’s Falconets began their campaign at this year’s FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup in Colombia on a perfect note after edging South Korea 1-0 in their Group D opener in the early hours of Monday.
Stade de Reim of France forward Flourish Sabastine’s late strike secured the three points for the...
Galatasaray have reached an agreement in principle with Napoli over loan deal for Victor Osimhen!
One year loan, salary covered as Napoli have accepted these conditions.
Gala’s delegation to meet with Osimhen in Napoli in next hours for final green light to the move.
John Cena will never be 'ready' to have children
John Cena doesn't think he will ever be "personally ready" to be a dad.
The 'Blockers' actor - who is married to Shay Shariatzadeh - has a lot he wants to do with his own life and admitted he doesn't see having children in his future as a result.
Speaking on the 'Club Shay Shay' podcast, he said: “I have a certain curiosity about life, and...
The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by rising to eighth place in the latest FIBA rankings, released on Thursday.
This significant leap of four spots secures their position among the top 10 teams globally, making them the first African team – men or women – to break into the top 10 of the FIBA world rankings.
D’Tigress’ impressive performance at the Paris Olympic...
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili ran another season-best time to finish second in heat 1 to qualify for the final of the women’s 200 metres event at the Paris Olympics
Ofili finished in 22.05s behind newly crowned 100 metres Olympic champion, Julien Alfred who ran 21.98s. USA’s McKenzie Long finished third in 22.30s
Ofili’s 22.05s is an improvement on the 22.24s she ran in the first round on Sunday
Reigning champions the USA will face history-making Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics women’s basketball competition on Wednesday, following the draw on Sunday.
The Nigerians are the first African nation ever to reach the last eight of an Olympic basketball tournament, men and women included.
They will have a tough task against the Americans, who have won the last seven tit...
She has hyperandrogenism, a condition marked by unusually high levels of androgens in her blood, resulting in elevated testosterone and the presence of XY chromosomes.
Imane is not gay, nor trans, but she’s intersex, so born as a woman with male chromosomes, hence the high testosterone and appearance. It’s not Imane’s fault and Imane did not consciously changed her gender from man to woman, tha...
Darkest Day in the history of Olympics:
Italian Boxer Angela Carini was forced to box against a biological male Imane Khelif from Algeria.
She quitted after just 45 seconds, and cried hysterically as her opponent was declared the winner.
Khelif is a biological man who failed gender eligibility tests at the 2023 World Championships.
Carini shouted "this is unjust" as she slammed her hea...
England manager Gareth Southgate has resigned after a second consecutive European Championship final defeat.
The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday, having been beaten on penalties by Italy at Wembley three years ago.
The 53-year-old managed his country for 102 games in eight years in charge. His contract was set to expire later this year.
"As a proud Englishman, it has bee...
Former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino has embarked on a remarkable new journey, trading in his football boots for a Bible and a pulpit. The Brazilian forward has become a pastor, serving alongside his wife, Larissa, in their hometown of Três Rios, Brazil.
Firmino’s decision to pursue a career in ministry may come as a surprise to many, but for the former Reds striker, it’s a natural progression...
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