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AFN lists Eyakpobeyan, Israel Okon Sunday, others for World U-20 campaign in Peru
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has listed Paris 2024 Olympics 400m semifinalist, Ella Onojuvwevwo, long jump finalist, Prestina Ochonogor, Commonwealth Youth Games 100m silver medalist, Justiana Eyakpobeyan and Israel Okon Sunday for the World U20 Championships slated for the Estadio Atletico de la Videna in Lima, Peru. It will run from August 27-31.
Beyond The Medals — A different look at Paris 2024
Cacophony fills the Nigerian sports space. From the ashes of the country’s participation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games springs the shrill of anger and condemnation.
No hiding place for Du Plessis, Israel Adesanya vows
Nigeria-born, New Zealand-based two time UFC Middleweight champion and MMA megastar, Israel Adesanya, has vowed to regain his title against current Champion, Dricus Du Plessis, as they clash in the early hours of Sunday.
All eyes on Mbappé as Real Madrid, Barcelona begin La Liga title race
Kylian Mbappé’s highly anticipated debut in La Liga is the biggest talking point as the 2024/2025 season kicks off with a bang. The French superstar, fresh from a brilliant performance in the UEFA Super Cup, where he scored and lifted the trophy, is ready to make his mark on Spanish football.
FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons still Africa’s top ranked team
Despite crashing out in the group stage at the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria remains the top-ranked nation in Africa in women’s football after today’s update on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking.
Sevilla bank on Iheanacho, Ejuke against Las Palmas as La Liga begins today
Two Nigerian stars, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Chidera Ejuke, are set to feature when Las Palmas host Sevilla in a highly anticipated La Liga clash today. Both Iheanacho and Ejuke are looking to rebound from underwhelming seasons and make big statements in La Liga with Sevilla.
El-Kanemi, Rangers, Remo Stars battle Africa in super weekend clashes
The battle in Africa’s inter-club championships will begin today with three of Nigeria’s best clubs, Enugu Rangers, Remo Stars, and El-Kanemi Warriors among the gladiators.