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NewsNigeriaSportNational Youth Games: Lagos Sweeps All Gold Medals In Boxing Competition 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 18, 2024

Lagos State has swept all four gold medals in the boxing competition at the 2024 National Youth Games. The Team Lagos U-15 pugilists’ dominance across the weight categories marks a historic achievement for Lagos in youth sports, particularly boxing. The gold medal run began with Agboola Oyindamola’s victory in the 40kg female category. Bello Olamide Lawal followed suit, claiming gold in the 42kg male category. Yakubu Sofiat clinched the top spot in the 42kg female...

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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportAFCON, U-20 Qualifiers: Eagles Dominate Benin, Falconets Crush Venezuela

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 9, 2024

In a weekend of footballing success, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Falconets both recorded impressive wins. The Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their opening Group D match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ademola Lookman scored twice and Victor Osimhen added a third goal to ensure a convincing victory in Uyo. This win marked a return to form for the Super Eagles, who had been struggling with three consecutive games without a...

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NewsNigeriaEguavoen Back as Super Eagles Coach After Labbadia Deal Breaks Down

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the collapse of its deal with German coach Bruno Labbadia, who was set to become the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued by NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, on Friday, hours after it was reported that an agreement has been reached between the NFF and Labbadia. NFF President, Musa Gusau, explained that the deal was aborted due to...

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NewsNigeriaSportD’Tigress Breaks Record, Enters Top 10 in World Basketball Rankings

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 29, 2024

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has soared to eighth place in the latest world rankings by the International Basketball Federation, FIBA, the governing body of basketball. With this achievement, they have become the first African team to break into the top 10. The team’s impressive outing at the Paris Olympics, where they defeated Australia and Canada, earned them a four-spot jump in the rankings. They secured their first Olympic victory in 20 years against...

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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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AfricaNewsSoccerFormer-CAF President Hayatou Dies At 77

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 9, 2024

The FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, on Thursday, has announced the death of former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou Infantino wrote on his Instagram: “Saddened to hear of the passing of former CAF President, former FIFA President and interim FIFA Vice President and FIFA Council member, Issa Hayatou. “As a passionate sports fan and IOC member, he dedicated his life to sports administration and on behalf of FIFA, and condolences go to...

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NewsNigeriaOlympicsSportD’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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NewsNigeriaSoccerSportNigeria’s Olympic Dreams Shattered After Falcons’ 3-1 Loss to Japan 

PilotnewsAugust 1, 2024

Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a humiliating exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, finishing dead last in their group without a single victory. Randy Waldrum’s squad were outclassed in all three matches, falling 1-0 to Brazil in their opener before a 1-0 loss to Spain. Their tournament ended with a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Japan in their Group C finale at La Beaujoire Stadium. The result means the Super Falcons finished bottom of their...

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NewsNigeria2024 Olympics: Nigeria to Compete in 11 Sports

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2024

Nigeria’s contingent to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, will comprise 88 athletes who will compete in various sports from 26 July to 11 August 2024. The athletes will participate in sports such as athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling, football, table tennis, taekwondo, weightlifting, and wrestling. Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has expressed optimism about the team’s performance, urging Nigerians to support the athletes. “Our athletes are putting in tremendous effort...

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NewsSportNigerian-American Ogunbowale Wins Second WNBA All-Star Game MVP Award

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 22, 2024

Nigerian-American basketball star Arike Ogunbowale made Nigeria proud at the Women’s National Basketball Association, WNBA, All-Star Game on Sunday in Phoenix, USA. Ogunbowale, 27, led her team, the WNBA All-Stars, to a close victory over Team USA with a record-breaking performance. Despite not scoring in the first half, Ogunbowale came alive in the second half, scoring an incredible 34 points, the most ever in a single WNBA All-Star Game. This included a staggering 21 points...

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