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Nigeria's Sports Minister, John Owan Enoh, blames the country's failure to win medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on insufficient preparation time. Despite efforts to expedite training, the late start left athletes at a disadvantage. Social media reactions highlight widespread frustration and...
Josh Maja scored a hat-trick to lead West Bromwich Albion to a 3-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship. Maja, recovering from a challenging season, demonstrated his prowess with a header and two clinical finishes, marking a triumphant return and boosting his confidence...
Napoli Director Giovanni Manna has confirmed that Victor Osimhen will leave the club this summer. Despite strong interest from PSG, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, a deal has yet to be finalized. With the transfer window closing soon, Osimhen’s next move is imminent. Napoli's Director...
Manchester United's hopes for a strong season start were crushed as they lost the Community Shield to Manchester City. Despite Alejandro Garnacho's goal, Jadon Sancho's missed penalty and Marcus Rashford's wasted chances handed City a 7-6 win in the shootout. Ederson and Oscar Bobb shone for...
Nigeria's 2024 Olympic campaign ended without a medal, marking the country's eighth medal-less Games. Despite the disappointment, there were promising performances in athletics, with six finalists, including Favour Ofili and Samuel Ogazi, showing progress. The focus now shifts to building on...
Imane Khelife wins Olympic gold in the women’s welterweight boxing final at the Paris 2024 Games. Despite controversy over gender eligibility and heightened scrutiny, Khelife dominated her match against Yang Liu, winning all three rounds. Her victory comes after significant debate about her...
Yemisi Ogunleye made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning gold in women’s shot put for Germany with a throw of 20.00m. Born to Nigerian and German parents, her victory sparked pride among Nigerians, highlighting the ongoing success of Nigerian athletes representing other countries on the...
Julius Aghahowa criticizes NFF's pursuit of a foreign coach for the Super Eagles. Herve Renard leads the shortlist including Tom Saintfiet and Eric Chelle. NFF aims to revive World Cup hopes with foreign expertise. Debate intensifies over foreign vs. local coaches for Nigeria's national team...
Spain clinched their first Olympic football gold in 32 years by defeating France 5-3 in an epic Paris 2024 final. Despite France's early lead, Spain's relentless comeback secured victory in extra time, marking a historic return to Olympic glory since 1992 and extending France's long wait for...
Team Nigeria’s Men’s 4x400m relay team was disqualified from the Paris 2024 Olympics after stepping on the line during the race. Despite a season-best performance, their disqualification allowed South Africa to advance, sparking widespread disappointment and reactions on social media. Team...
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