Olympic Glory Slips Away from Nigeria as Diaspora Athletes Steal the Spotlight

NewsNigeriaOlympicsOlympic Glory Slips Away from Nigeria as Diaspora Athletes Steal the Spotlight

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 14, 2024

As the dust settles on the Paris 2024 Olympics, the story of the Games for Nigeria is a bittersweet one. On one hand, athletes of Nigerian descent representing other nations have shone brightly. On the other hand, Nigeria’s official contingent has faced a disappointing reality, returning home empty-handed despite high hopes. Athletes of Nigerian descent competing for countries like the United States, Germany, Spain, and France have emerged as standout performers. Their success has not...

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D’Tigress Crash Out of Olympics After Losing to US in Quarterfinals

NewsNigeriaOlympicsSportsD’Tigress Crash Out of Olympics After Losing to US in Quarterfinals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 8, 2024

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Wednesday ended their impressive run at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after a quarterfinal loss to the United States. The game ended with a final score of 74-88 in favour of Team USA. The Nigerian team, who made history as Africa’s first side to advance beyond the group stage, started strongly but struggled to keep pace with the Americans as the game wore on. According to the...

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Olympics: Okezie Out, Nathaniel qualifies for 400m Hurdles Semifinals

NewsNigeriaOlympicsOlympics: Okezie Out, Nathaniel qualifies for 400m Hurdles Semifinals

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 6, 2024

Nigerian talented hurdler, Ezekiel Nathaniel has secured the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics by finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.38 seconds. Nathaniel’s qualification sets the stage for a potential medal run. But, his compatriot Chidi Okezie, had failed to progress to the semifinals of the 400m after finishing fifth in the repechage. Also, in the women’s 400m, Nigeria’s Ella Onojuvwevwo will also have to compete in...

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Ese Brume Won First Medal for Nigeria in Tokyo Olympics

OlympicsSportsEse Brume Won First Medal for Nigeria in Tokyo Olympics

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 3, 2021

Long Jumper, Ese Brume, has won the first medal for Nigeria at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 25-year-old Nigerian athlete claimed the bronze medal in the women’s long jump at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday. Brume achieved milestone with a 6.97m jump, two days after she qualified for the finals with a jump of 6.76m. While Germany’s Malaika Mihambo won the gold medal with a 7.00m jump, Brittney Reese of the United States...

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