Paris 2024: FIBA names D’Tigress’ Rena Wakama Best Women’s Basketball Coach
The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has named D’Tigress’ Rena Wakama the best coach of the Paris 2024 Olympics Women’s Basketball tournament.
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Enyimba pick Triomarkets as global trading partner
Enyimba of Aba, yesterday, announced Triomarkets, an online trading and asset management company, as their official global trading partner. The club said the partnership will see the Triomarkets logo displayed on the club’s kits and other touchpoints for the 2024/25 season. Club Chairman, Nwankwo Kanu, said in a statement: “This partnership aligns with our vision to associate with innovative and forward-thinking brands. We look forward to a successful collaboration that benefits both parties.”
AFN looks at ‘positives’ as Team Nigeria returns empty-handed
The first batch of the Nigerian contingent to the just-concluded Paris 2024 Olympic Games are expected to return to the country today. The Guardian learnt, yesterday, that the first set of athletes would depart the Olympics Village this morning, while the second batch will leave tomorrow.
Pedro Neto predicts bright future in Chelsea
Chelsea’s new boy, Pedro Neto, has predicted a bright future for the former European champions. Chelsea signed Pedro Neto from Wolves on a seven-year contract. The Portugal international joins Enzo Maresca’s side ahead of the Blues’ Premier League opener against Manchester City, next weekend. Neto spent five seasons at Molineux, scoring two goals and providing nine assists in 20 appearances last term.He told Chelsea’s official website: “I feel grateful to have joined this club.
Disappointing Olympics: Minister apologises, vows comprehensive review
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has apologised for the disappointing performance of Team Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics and promised a comprehensive review.
Athletics has moved on from Bolt – Coe
Track and field chief Sebastian Coe has hailed the emergence of an “extraordinary” group of athletes at the Paris Olympics who have gone some way to filling the void left by Jamaican legend Usain Bolt.
Paris Olympics: Minister admits shortcomings, vows to improve for paralympics
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has admitted the shortcomings of Team Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics and vowed to improve for the Paralympics.
Olympics: USA win record eighth consecutive women’s basketball gold
The United States held off France 67-66 to win an unprecedented eight successive women’s Olympic basketball gold on Sunday and extend their run of victories at the tournament to 61 games.