Former Wimbledon winner Vondrousova pulls out of Australian Open
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova pulled out of the Australian Open Monday after failing to recover from an injury she sustained at the Adelaide International.
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U-19 cricket team faces Pakistan in W/Cup warm-up
3 After months of preparation, the Nigerian U-19 Women Cricket Team, Junior Yellow Greens, will face their last acid test on January 18, before the World Cup begins in Sarakawa, Malaysia. The final warm-up match will take place today against Pakistan at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi at 3:30 p.m. local time. Nigeria is making her debut at the Cricket U-19 World Cup for Women as the sole qualifier from the African qualifying series in Kigali in October 2024, edging highly rated Zimbabwe, Uganda among others to pick the spot. Captain of the Nigerian side Lucky Piety, will lead her team to face the eighth-ranked team in the world on the T20 log, where they are ranked 26th. The president of the Nigeria Cricket Federation, Uyi Akpata, said this event is a milestone for the country’s Cricket, and he believes the girls will not make light work of the moments that the World Cup presents. “The girls have been at different camp sessions since they qualified in October, and they concluded one last weekend in India before heading finally to Malaysia. I believe these exposures will come together to enhance their performance.” he stated. Uyi said he and the board of the Nigeria Cricket Federation are pleased with the support and encouragement that the leadership of the Nigeria Sports Commission has extended to the Federation and the team flying the country’s flag.
NFF to unveil Eric Chelle as Super Eagles coach Monday
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will on Monday unveil Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles.
Rugby World Series: Nigeria female team can shock bookmakers in Canada, says Cole
With Rugby determined to raise its head above the parapets of neglect, and gain more followership in the new year after the female became the first African side to qualify for the World Series in Canada, Biodun Olawole Cole, Chairman, Nigeria Rugby League Association (NRLA) opens up on his vision for the game in the country, his quest to ensure Nigeria becomes a full member of International Rugby Association (IRA), and women national team’s chances at upcoming World Series in this exclusive interview with David Meshioye
IPC serves Kafilat Almaruf three-year ban for doping
Nigeria’s para powerlifter, Kafilat Almaruf, has been banned for three years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) following doping violations.
Developing Nigerian Rugby League our priority, says Martin Cricks
Development Manager for the European Rugby League (ERL), Martin Crick says that the key priority is to help develop the Nigerian Rugby League through Level 1 and 2 training for coaches and referees in the country.
Boniface out, Xhaka doubtful for Leverkusen’s trip to Dortmund
Injured Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will not return for Friday’s Borussia Dortmund clash, while Granit Xhaka is a doubt, coach Xabi Alonso said.
Eagles new coach – Wickedness or genius
Everyone is expecting my comment on the recent engagement of a foreign coach for the country’s national football team, the Super Eagles. I am sorry that I am going to disappoint those expecting me to criticise or praise the appointment. I am numb!