Tinubu mourns former CAF President, Issa Hayatou
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, sent condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday.
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Ligue 1 club RC Lens sign Nigerian midfielder Ojediran
French Ligue 1 club RC Lens have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran from Hungarian club Debrecen.
AFN still hopeful of medals, says Onikeku
Ogazi leads the 4×400m relay against France, Italy, Spain, and others today
Paris 2024: Focus shifts to Amusan as Brume fails in Long Jump
Team Nigeria’s hope for a medal has shifted to Tobi Amusan in the 100m hurdles at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics as long jumper, Ese Brume came short of making history after finishing fifth in the final with her 6.70m fourth round jump.
Okeniyi predicts podium finish for judo at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
With Nigeria finding it difficult to win medals at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games, former NUGA Games champion, Rotimi Okeniyi, has assured that judo will correct the “anomaly” at the next edition of the Games in Los Angeles.
Rejuvenated Chukwueze dreams of winning all with AC Milan
Samuel Chukwueze believes he has improved ahead of the new season with AC Milan and has high hopes for the Rossoneri, reports footitalia.com. The Nigerian international has been one of Milan’s most encouraging prospects in pre-season, scoring against the likes of Real Madrid while setting up winners in their match against Manchester City.
Joy Eze fancies her chances in women’s 71kg weightlifting today
Nigeria’s second representative in the weightlifting event, Joy Ogbonne Eze, will have her Olympics moment of glory today at the South Paris Arena 6 inside the Paris Expo Complex in the women’s 71kg category.
Nigerian cyclist borrows bicycle from German team at Olympics
In a display of sportsmanship, Nigerian cyclist, Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye, received crucial support from the German cycling team during the Paris Olympics.