English-born Nigerian Footballer, Goodman Owen signs deal With Wimbledon
An English-born Nigerian professional footballer, Goodman Owen, have pen a loan deal with League One side, AFC Wimbledon ahead of the coming season.
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Nigerian Boxer Suspended From Olympics After Doping Test
Nigerian boxer Cynthia Temitayo Ogunsemilore has been suspended from the Paris Olympics for violating an anti-doping rule, the International Testing Agency said Saturday. A sample collected from the boxer "has returned an adverse analytical finding for the specified prohibited substance furosemide," the ITA said in a statement. Furosemide is classified under "diuretics and masking agents" by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the ITA added. The sample was collected in Paris on Thursday, a day before the Olympics opening ceremony, and reported by a WADA-accredited laboratory on Saturday.
The growing gambling trend among Nigerian youths
The problem of gambling among young people in Nigeria has become a concern for many parents. Nigerian teenagers often frequent casinos to participate in sports betting or slot games.
Nigerian football at crossroads
The least I can say now is that there is confusion in the ‘house’ of Nigerian football.
Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche joins Getafe
Spanish LaLiga club Getafe have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche from third division side AD Ceuta.
Nigerian athletes emerge champions as CAA zone II Championships end in Ghana
Team Nigeria emerged champions at the 2024 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Zone II Senior Athletics Championships, which has just ended in Accra, Ghana.
‘No Nigerian athlete will suffer disqualification at Paris Olympics’
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has assured Nigerians that no Nigerian athlete would be disqualified because of doping regulation violation at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.
Inter Milan target Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye
Inter Milan is keen on signing Nigerian international goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye from Udinese during the summer transfer window.