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Nigerian boxer Zainab Adeshina has spoken with pride and emotion after securing a silver medal at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Still basking in the moment, Adeshina said stepping into the ring for Nigeria was an experience she’ll never forget. “I gave everything for my country. I wanted the gold, but […]
Nigeria’s boxing star, Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo, is set to step into the ring today against Turkey’s Rabia Topuz in the Women’s 51kg final at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games. The much anticipated clash promises fireworks as Motunrayo looks to clinch gold for the nation. The bout is scheduled for 5:00 PM Nigerian time at the […]
Nigeria’s basketball sensation, Rena Wakama, continues to raise the bar as she’s been officially appointed head coach of Hive BC ahead of the 2026 Unrivaled basketball season. The 32 year old, who made history as the first female coach to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with Nigeria’s D’Tigress, will now take charge of the new […]
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Aruna Quadri, was forced to pull out of his first round clash against France’s Alexis Lebrun at the ongoing World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions in Montpellier 2025, after experiencing discomfort in his movement. The encounter had promised to be an exciting showdown, especially with Quadri’s impressive record against Lebrun, having defeated […]
Nigerian-born WWE giant, Omos, is gearing up for a fresh return to the ring, and he’s got a bold new idea that’s already sparking interest among wrestling fans. The 7-foot powerhouse, Tolulope Jordan Omogbehin who’s been off WWE television since April 2024, revealed that he’s been brainstorming a unique storyline for his comeback, something that […]
The 2026 Diamond League season will begin in Doha, Qatar, on May 8, with World Athletics confirming a major increase in prize money for athletes ahead of the new campaign. According to the global athletics body, the upcoming season, the 17th edition of the prestigious track and field series will feature meetings across Asia, Africa, […]
Newly re-elected President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are, has been inducted into the Order of Excellence by one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious educational institutions — Baptist Academy (BAOSA). The milestone event, organized by the Board of Trustees, National Executive Council (NEC), and members of the Baptist Academy Old […]
Barely days after his re-election as President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are and his new board have wasted no time in action, announcing an international friendly match between Nigeria and Ghana. The encounter, tagged “The Heritage Cup,” will take place at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, Accra, and […]
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Tayo Kuburat Popoola has been elected as the new President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) following the withdrawal of the incumbent, Chief Jonathan Nnaji, from the race. The election, which took place during the NTF elective congress, saw Popoola emerge unopposed under the supervision of officials from the Federal Ministry of Sports Development. Popoola, […]
