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Yusuf Alli Says Eko 2026 Will Expose Athlete‑poaching States
Former Nigerian Olympian, Yusuf Alli, has stated that the maiden National Intermediate Games, branded EKO 2026, will serve as a litmus test for states genuinely investing in grassroots athlete development
Giants of Africa Makes International Debut at Adidas X Alba Next UP Women’s Tournament in Berlin
Giants of Africa (GOA), the non profit organization founded by Masai Ujiri which uses basketball as a tool to empower youth and create opportunities across the continent made its first
US Open: Zheng Comes from 5-0 Down to Stun Swiatek
Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession as she extended her fantastic US Open run by beating former champion Iga Swiatek to reach
NIS DG Philip Shaibu Urges Igoche Mark Not to Give up on Basketball Devt
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, has urged basketball promoter and Initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball
D’Tigresses Beaten by France, End 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Adventure Winless
*Captain Okonkwo admits the Nigerian ladies struggled to find rhythm African champions Nigeria’s D’Tigresses completed their adventure in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany yesterday without
Nigeria’s Falconets Crash in Group Opener against Former Champions Spain
Duro Ikhazuagbe Nigeria’s Falconets began their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland with a 0-2 loss to Spain at the Arena Sosnowiec on Monday evening. The 2022 FIFA U20
Iwobi’s History-making Feat Marred by Fulham’s 3-2 Home Loss to Palace
• Becomes fifth player and first African with 100 PL appearances for three different clubs Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi has become only the fifth player and the first African in
D’Tigress Suffers Second World Cup Defeat with 71-67 Loss to Hungary
African champions, Nigeria D’Tigress fell to a second consecutive defeat at the 2026 Basketball FIBAWWC after Hungary edged them 71–67 in Berlin yesterday. Hungary led 21–13 after the first quarter
Williams Sisters Suffer Agonising U. S. Open Defeat in Four-year Comeback
Rarely has a women’s doubles first-round match headlined the US Open night session – but the Williams sisters are like no other pairing. Serena and Venus Williams might have a
Perfect Records on the Line as Arsenal’s Fortifications Face Chelsea’s Firepower
Chelsea put their perfect Premier League start on the line this afternoon when they travel to the Emirates Stadium for a massive London derby against reigning champions Arsenal. Under the
