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As2019 as it appears has set itself up as a year of record breaking feats for Nigerians in every industry especially sports. Following the trail of Divine Oduduru becoming the fastest man so far in 2019, professional footballer Asisat Oshoala has broken the long jinx by becoming the first Nigerian Woman to qualify for The Women’s […]
6 years 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 […]
4 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. […]
5 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 almost 7-foot frame of a revered basketballer walks into the room at the Hennessy office in Lagos. He takes his time to work the room delivering pleasantries and apologies for his lateness. The story is that Nigerian Immigration caused a delay at the airport. Sporting a bucket hat, a linen shirt, and striped pants […]
1 year ago
Victor Osimhen’s unusual situation at Napoli dominated discussions throughout the week, but he silenced the off-pitch drama with his exceptional on-field performance. He led the way for Nigerian players representing their European clubs over the weekend, showcasing their impressive contribution. Here’s a glimpse of their remarkable performances from Italy to England Italy Victor Osimhen […]
1 year ago
After a series of frustrating postponements, the Nigeria Premier Football League is finally set to make its much-anticipated return today on the 30th of September 2023. For fans who have been waiting with bated breath and growing frustration, this news couldn’t have come at a better time. The air is thick with optimism as the […]
1 year ago
Another weekend, another great run for some Super Eagles strikers making headlines with their goal-scoring prowess, while Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface emerged as the standout performer of the weekend. Here’s a detailed roundup of Nigerian football players and their performances over the weekend Italy Victor Osimhen Victor Osimhen, known for his energetic displays, had a frustrating […]
1 year ago
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
Exciting football action unfolded across Europe over the weekend, and Nigerian players left their mark on their respective teams, contributing to both victory and defeat. From Victor Osimhen’s determined efforts in Italy to Victor Boniface’s role as the focal point for Bayern Leverkusen in Germany and Moses Simon’s spectacular goal in France, here’s a roundup […]
1 year ago
Consisting of 20 clubs, the English Premier League is the highest level of the English football league system and has long been host to some of the best football in the world. Throughout history, footballers of African descent have played a huge part in premier league success, and, with African players making up around 7% […]
1 year ago
NBA Africa and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) unveiled a newly refurbished court at the Campos Stadium, on Thursday, September 14, as part of the Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience program in Lagos. The refurbishment project, which commenced in June in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission, will benefit youth from Lagos […]
1 year ago
