Athletics
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Nigeria’s Benjamin Edozie has etched his name in history as the first Nigerian to compete at the International Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) World Championship, held in Tbilisi, Georgia. Edozie delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, advancing to the final and securing a Silver medal for Nigeria, a remarkable achievement for the nation’s MMA scene. […]
Team Nigeria made a resounding statement at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship, breaking multiple records and unveiling a new generation of swimming talents who are redefining Nigeria’s reputation in continental waters. Competing against elite swimmers from across West and Central Africa, Nigeria’s contingent displayed remarkable skill, grit, and composure , amassing 30 medals […]
Nigerian star, Pallas Kunaiyi Akpanah has been honoured with the Foreign Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the Italian Women’s Basketball League (LBF), capping off an outstanding season of dominance and consistency. The 26 year old, who starred for Faenza Basket Project, impressed throughout the 2024–25 season with her relentless rebounding, defensive intensity, and scoring […]
Team Nigeria has officially arrived in Accra for the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship, as the nation’s swimmers gear up to battle for medals against some of Africa’s finest talents. The championship, scheduled from October 3 to 5, will see Nigeria’s male and female swimmers compete in various events. The delegation departed Nigeria on […]
Fast rising heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma has set his sights on a career defining milestone fighting in Nigeria, the homeland of his father. The 20 year old unbeaten prospect described staging a bout in Nigeria as the “end goal” of his boxing journey. Itauma, born in Slovakia and raised in Chatham, England, has already fought […]
Nigeria’s boxing rising star, Yusuf Adeniji, has been crowned the WBA Africa Featherweight Champion after defeating Ghana’s Akimos Anaang Apiah. The highly anticipated contest ended in the fifth round when Apiah was disqualified for an intentional low blow, handing Adeniji the continental title under the World Boxing Association banner. From the opening bell, Adeniji asserted […]
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, suffered an early exit at the prestigious 2025 WTT China Smash after losing to Denmark’s Anders Lind in the men’s singles Round of 64. In a thrilling contest, Aruna pushed his opponent to the limit, but Lind held firm to claim a straight-sets victory. The Dane triumphed 12–10, 13–11, […]
Nigerian sprint sensation, Alaba Akintola, has taken a bold step in his athletics career by turning professional after officially signing with Spanish sportswear giant Joma Sport. The landmark deal makes him the first Nigerian and African athlete ever sponsored by the brand, a significant milestone for both Akintola and African athletics. Akintola, who has consistently […]
The World Table Tennis (WTT) governing body has officially released its 2026 Series Calendar, outlining a packed year of global competition across multiple continents. The schedule features the highly anticipated Grand Smashes, prestigious Finals, and competitive Champions, Star Contender, and Contender events. Grand Smashes The season kicks off with the Singapore Smash in February, […]
Africa’s leading table tennis stars are preparing for a defining challenge at the 2025 WTT China Smash in Beijing, a tournament regarded as one of the toughest on the international circuit. The competition, scheduled from September 25 to October 5, 2025, will be staged at Shougang Park and offers a prize fund of more than […]
