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The 10th edition of the Power Forward Finals concluded on Thursday, Sept. 21, with GSS Apo (“Apo Raptors”) winning the boys’ championship game and GSS Zone 3 (“Wuse Fever”) being crowned this year’s girls’ champions at the M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. On the final day of the basketball tournament, which ran from June […]
1 year ago
Since adopting a new format in 1992, the Premier League has grown into a global spectacle, attracting some of the finest talents from across the world. Back then, only 13 foreign players featured in its debut season. Today, a staggering 117 of FIFA’s 211 member nations have been represented in England’s top flight. The evolution […]
3 days ago
For decades, Morocco has harbored a relentless dream of hosting football’s greatest spectacle, the FIFA World Cup. Now, that dream is finally coming true. As part of a historic joint bid with Spain and Portugal, Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament, marking a monumental achievement for the North African nation and Africa as a whole. […]
4 days ago
Fencing, traditionally seen as a niche sport, is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria thanks to the Nigeria Fencing Federation’s (NFF) concerted efforts. Under the leadership of Adeyinka Samuel, the NFF has taken bold steps to ensure that Nigeria becomes a force to reckon with in international fencing while fostering local participation and development. Through strategic […]
1 week ago
Football in Nigeria is more than just a sport—it’s a passion that pulses through every street corner, uniting people across divides. This December, that passion takes on a thrilling new dimension with the launch of the Lagos Liga, a private football league that seems interested in rewriting the playbook. Forget the conventional 11-a-side matches that […]
3 weeks ago
The first edition of the Red Bull Danfo Rally will hold today February 24, 2024 in Lagos. The unique spectacle where iconic yellow Danfo buses, the lifeblood of Lagos transportation, will transform into roaring chariots in a thrilling obstacle race isn’t just any race; it’s a high-octane celebration of resilience, skills, and the vibrant street […]
10 months ago
The 2023 African Cup of Nations concluded in a spectacular manner, with Ivory Coast, the host nation, clinching the coveted trophy. Hailed as the best AFCON in its 67-year history, the excitement from this tournament lingers on. A remarkable 119 goals were scored during the 24-team tournament held in Ivory Coast, surpassed the previous record […]
10 months ago
The Olympic Games stand out as the world’s largest and most intricate sporting event and they go beyond just honoring athleticism; they embody a celebration of innovation, creativity, humanity, fair play, and sporting excellence. Widely regarded as one of the premier global sporting events, the Olympics predate contemporary competitions like the World Cup and the […]
11 months ago
On the entertainment front, South Africans have spent the last year in a one sided struggle with Nigerians over ownership of the beloved Amapiano sound. Evidently a product of South African talent, Nigerian artists have infused the log drum heavy sound into the more indigenous sound of Afrobeats, a combination that has had a prolonged […]
11 months ago
The Africa Cup of Nations Tournament commenced with 24 teams in Ivory Coast on January 13, 2024, among the 24 participating teams, only four have endured the exhaustive yet thrilling three weeks of top-notch African football. These remaining teams—South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and DR Congo—are now contending for a coveted spot in the final, […]
11 months ago
Today, at 6 p.m. (WAT), the Super Eagles of Nigeria will play the Palancas Negras of Angola, at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, in a quarterfinal fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s AFCON campaign began with a challenging 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea. They rebounded with a 1-0 victory over Cote d’Ivoire – this […]
11 months ago
24.78 million Ivorians supporting the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire were hanging their heads in shame, after a disheartening defeat against Equatorial Guinea in their last Group A match during the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.The loss not only cast a shadow of disappointment but also placed them perilously close to elimination from the tournament. However, […]
11 months ago
The African Cup of Nations 2023 has unfolded like a captivating drama, characterized by astonishing twists and unforgettable moments on the pitch. Côte d’Ivoire, the tournament host , recently became a victim of one such shocking episode, succumbing to a 4-0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea. This unexpected loss has plunged Ivory Coast into a precarious […]
11 months ago
