Ofili’s omission from 100m inexcusable – Sports Minister
Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh has said Favour Ofili’s exclusion from the women’s 100 metres at the Paris Olympic games is inexcusable which must attract sanctions.
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Olympics: Ofili shocked to be left out of Paris 2024 Olympics 100m event, AFN responds
Reigning Nigeria 100m queen, Favour Ofili says she is shocked by the decision of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, not to register her for the 100m event of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
IOC directs Team Nigeria to evacuate Ogunsemilore as CAS confirms suspension
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has directed the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to evacuate women’s 60kg boxer, Cynthia Ogunsemilore, from the Games’ Village immediately.
Crisis in Team Nigeria’s camp as NOC, ministry feud over kits
Even as Team Nigeria is yet to reflect on the medals table at the ongoing Paris 2024, a cold war has ensued between the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Ministry of Sports over the approved kits for the contingent, reports sportsvillagesquare.com.
It’s last chance saloon as Falcons face Japan for second round spot
The Nigerian women’s football team, the Super Falcons, will go into today’s Group C final game against Japan knowing that anything short of victory will end their campaign at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Nigeria’s U-18 basketball teams begin battle in Abidjan
Nigeria’s boys and girls U-18 national teams have arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire for the FIBA U-18 qualifying tournament, which tip-off holds today. It will end on August 4.
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Montreal event
World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week’s ATP Canadian Open tournament in Montreal, Tennis Canada said on Monday.
Fifth African Knockout Championship holds in Abuja August 10
The Abuja Continental Hotel is set to host the African Knockout Championship (AKO) fifth edition on August 10, 2024, the organisers have said. The championship will feature action across various divisions, including featherweight, middleweight, lightweight, and women’s bantamweight.