More Sports News
China eye D’Tigress clean sweep after second straight Pre-World Cup victory
The three-match series is part of both teams’ preparations for next month’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, with China now looking to complete a 3-0 sweep when the sides
IGP Disu receives Commonwealth Games Champion Ezekiel Nathaniel
Speaking during the reception, the IGP said the victory underscored the longstanding relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and sports. The post IGP Disu receives Commonwealth Games Champion Ezekiel Nathaniel
MFM win inaugural Louis Edem West Africa Women’s Basketball Championship
The final, played on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, was a competitive contest. The post MFM win inaugural Louis Edem West Africa
EKO 2026: Sanwo-Olu inspects Lagos facilities ahead of National Intermediate Games
The governor said the rehabilitation of sports facilities was part of the state’s broader investment in grassroots sports development. The post EKO 2026: Sanwo-Olu inspects Lagos facilities ahead of National
Omidiran pledges support for ABU’s 2028 NUGA, sports excellence drive
An alumna of the institution, Ms Omidiran said Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, played a defining role in shaping her leadership journey The post Omidiran pledges support for ABU’s 2028
Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
The 19-year-old won the women’s shot put title early Friday morning in Oregon with a superb throw of 18.08 metres, becoming the first Nigerian to win a world title in
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
Moses Itauma to fight for vacant IBF Heavyweight title after Usyk vacates belt
The unbeaten 21-year-old heads into the biggest fight of his career, boasting a flawless record of 14 victories, including 12 knockouts, and victory would see him write his name into
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
Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Police Scotland confirmed to STV that it had received reports of several athletes who were unaccounted for The post Five boxers ‘missing’ in Scotland after Glasgow Commonwealth Games appeared first
