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WAFCON 2026 PREVIEW: Nigeria’s dominance faces Cameroon test with World Cup ticket at stake
Nigeria enter the contest as defending champions and the most successful team in the history of the competition, while Cameroon have reached the knockout stage unbeaten. The post WAFCON 2026
Unsung Heroes of Glasgow: The Team Nigeria stars who left without medals but won respect
Not every memorable Commonwealth Games story ends with a medal. While Team Nigeria returned from Glasgow with 24 medals and a seventh-place finish, several athletes quietly produced performances that could
WAFCON 2026: Six key takeaways as Super Falcons crush Egypt to reach quarter-finals
Beyond the convincing scoreline, the contest produced several narratives that could shape Nigeria’s title bid as the tournament heads into the knockout rounds The post WAFCON 2026: Six key takeaways
Commonwealth Games: How Nigeria’s men changed the story at Glasgow 2026
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Nigeria’s men matched the women in gold medals for the first time in many years, signalling a new era for Team Nigeria. The
Nigeria finishes seventh at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Nigeria ended the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in seventh place after winning 24 medals and producing several historic performances across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports and judo. The post Nigeria finishes
Glasgow 2026: ‘God carried me,’ says Ruth Usoro after Commonwealth Games silver
Ruth Usoro says faith carried her through illness and an uncertain season to win in Glasgow The post Glasgow 2026: ‘God carried me,’ says Ruth Usoro after Commonwealth Games silver
INTERVIEW: I wanted to become Nigeria’s first men’s 100m Commonwealth champion, says Kayinsola Ajayi
The 21-year-old spoke to PREMIUM TIMES in Glasgow about his performance, his quest for gold, the upcoming 4x100m relay, staying grounded amid growing fame, and representing his Ikorodu neighborhood. The
WAFCON 2026 Nigeria vs Zambia: Six key lessons from Super Falcons’ gritty win
Beyond keeping their quarter-final hopes alive, the performance restored belief within the squad and among millions of Nigerian supporters. With Egypt still to come and the knockout rounds looming, the
U.S.-based Sade Olatoye sets new Nigerian record in Hammer Throw
Many Nigerian athletes have continued to do well despite the crisis in the AFN. The post U.S.-based Sade Olatoye sets new Nigerian record in Hammer Throw appeared first on Premium
JUST IN: Tottenham sack Jose Mourinho
Mourinho was sacked Monday morning, six days before Tottenham contest the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. The post JUST IN: Tottenham sack Jose Mourinho appeared first on Premium Times
