Alex Iwobi interview: Everton midfielder on a mission after seasons of turmoil
Hearing about a big money move while relaxing in an idyllic setting is the stuff of dreams for most footballers.
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Nigeria Rowing team battles U.S., Ukraine, 65 others at ICF Caneo Sprint in Canada
A team of six athletes, two coaches and some officials of Nigeria Rowing arrived in Canada, Tuesday, to battle with rowers from 67 other countries in the 2022 ICF Caneo Sprint Championship.
U.S.-based duo of Damilare, Onwuka hit Cali to boost Nigeria’s medal chances
The arrival of two United States-based Nigerian junior athletes, triple jumper Okolosi Damilare and 400 metres runner, James Onwuka, has boosted the nation’s chances of winning medals in the ongoing World U-20 Athletics Championship in Cali, Colombia.
Four elite runners confirm for Abuja International Marathon
Determined to achieve its objective of becoming the first race in Nigeria to field an elite men’s cadre that will return a sub 2:10 minutes, the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) has confirmed the signing of four gold labelled runners, two men and two women.
Day seven at the Commonwealth Games: World champion Jake Wightman in the 1500m
After Emily Campbell roared to weightlifting glory on Wednesday, the A-listers keep coming at the Commonwealth Games with newly-crowned world champion Jake Wightman set to return to the track.
I won’t sign African players again, says Napoli boss
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has vowed never to sign an African player, a statement that may affect the future of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Updated Medals Tally; With 18 Medals, India At 7th
Day 6 of the ongoing Commonwealth Games was another fruitful outing for the Indian contingent as they managed to silver and bronze medals to their kitty. High jumper Tejaswin Shankar ended up winning the bronze medal while judoka Tulika Maan clinched the silver medal. Squash star Saurav Ghoshal also took home the bronze medal after defeating England's James Willstrop.
Commonwealth Games 2022: India's schedule on August 4
Commonwealth Games 2022 will rest on Muhammed Anees Yahiya and M Sreeshankar as they feature in the men's long jump final. Sprint star Hima Das will be in action in the women's 200m event.