D’Tigress lose 74-88 to USA, crash out of Olympics
Nigeria’s D’Tigress lost 74-88 to the United States of America in the quarter finals, bringing to end a spirited run that saw the team break several records.
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AFN explains how Echikunwoke dumped Nigeria for U.S.
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has reacted to the controversy surrounding the decision of Nigeria-born hammer thrower, Annette Nneka Echikunwoke, to compete for Team USA instead of Nigeria at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics.
How mediocre system, faulty selections clip Eagles’ wings
Of late, Nigeria has struggled to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, with the Super Eagles missing the Qatar 2022 edition due to negligence. CHRISTIAN OKPARA writes that unless the country takes drastic measures to arrest the country’s campaign for the 2026 edition of the Mundial, the Super Eagles may, once again, miss the football extravaganza scheduled to hold in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Nigeria men’s relay team ‘gasps’ for breath after tough draw
To face heavyweights U.S., Great Britain, others in first round A tough task awaits Team Nigeria’s men’s 4x100m team today in the first round of the event following their draw in a group replete with heavyweights, including Team USA, Great Britain, Japan, and South Africa. The U.S. team is complete with three individual 100m finalists, Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley, and Kenny Bednarek, while South Africa has Akani Simbine, a 100m finalist, as well as semifinalists, Benjamin Richardson and Shaun Maswanganyi, who have all broken 10 seconds in the 100m. The South Africans have done a 38.08 this year.
U.S. women's hoops crushes Nigeria, reaches Olympic semis - ESPN
PARIS — A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart have proved to be a devastating combination for the Team USA women, to the point where there is a case developing that they could share the Olympics Most Valuable Player award.
Greek pole vaulter Polak handed provisional suspension
PARIS : Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak was disqualified from the Olympics and handed a provisional suspension at the Paris Games after she tested positive for banned substances, the IOC said on Wednesday.
Belum Move On, Pemain Leverkusen Ini Pandangi Foto Juara Liga Tiap Hari
Momen indah memenangi Bundesliga dan DFB-Pokal bersama Bayer Leverkusen musim lalu masih membayangi Nathan Tella. Gelandang berpaspor Nigeria itu bahkan rutin melihat foto dirinya mengenakan medali juara.
Australia earn revenge and spot in last four with Serbia win
PARIS : Australia got their revenge and a spot in the Paris Olympics women's basketball semi-finals as they breezed past Serbia 85-67 to earn a shot at another rival on Wednesday.