Nigeria Sports Round Up: Osimhen Shines, D’Tigress Rewarded, Bayelsa Queens Soar
Written by Alonge Akinlolu on 31 — 08
Here are the top trending sports stories across Nigeria over the past 48 hours:
Rangers Ready for Warri Wolves Test
Rangers International defender, Evans Ogbonda, says the Flying Antelopes are “battle-ready” as they prepare for their NPFL clash against Warri Wolves in Ozoro. The fixture is expected to be a tough early season test.
Bayelsa Queens Advance in WAFU B Women’s Champions League
Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens secured a semi-final berth after thrashing Sam Nelly of Benin Republic 4–1, finishing top of Group B in the WAFU B qualifiers.
Frankfurt Target Onyedika
Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have opened negotiations with Club Brugge over a potential move for Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika.
Osimhen Maintains Scoring Form in Turkey
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen extended his scoring run with a goal in Galatasaray’s 3–1 win over Rizespor, underlining his hot form since arriving in Turkey.
D’Tigress Receive N200m Reward
Sponsors Zenith Bank have fulfilled their promise to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with a N200 million reward for their record fifth consecutive AfroBasket title.
Nigeria Wins Bronze at Lagos Badminton Classics
Young shuttlers Zainab Alabi and Sofiat Obanishola claimed bronze in the women’s doubles at the Lagos International Badminton Classics, which wrapped up on August 30.
Fuad Adetola Joins Polish Side GRYF Słupsk
Promising teenage defender Fuad Adetola, from Ogun State, has signed his first European contract with Polish club GRYF Słupsk.
NSC Names Electoral Committee for Sports Federations
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the electoral committee that will supervise the upcoming elections into Nigeria’s national sports federations.
