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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...
Tobi Amusan finished third in her 100m hurdles semi-final at the Paris Olympics, missing automatic qualification. Clocking 12.55 seconds, she now waits to see if she advances as one of the best losers. Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan's quest for an Olympic final spot faced a setback on August 9...
Former CAF President Issa Hayatou passed away at 77 in Paris. Serving as CAF's leader from 1988 to 2017, Hayatou played a pivotal role in African football's development. He briefly served as FIFA's interim president in 2015-2016. CAF mourns his passing, recognizing his lasting legacy in the...
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo won his nation's first Olympic gold medal by taking the 200m title at Paris 2024, setting an African record of 19.46 seconds. Tebogo’s historic victory is a milestone for African athletics, showcasing his incredible talent and inspiring future generations of sprinters...
Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye thanked the German team for lending her a bicycle at the 2024 Olympics after Nigeria’s sports authorities failed to provide one. The incident, marked by international support and local outrage, highlights significant issues in Nigeria's sports management...
Randy Waldrum, head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, hopes to continue leading the team despite a poor showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. While expressing optimism for the future with fresh talent, Waldrum's fate hinges on the Nigerian Football Federation's decision regarding his tenure Randy...
Nigeria faces criticism from fellow African nations after failing to secure a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. While countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda have celebrated podium finishes, Nigeria's absence from the medal table has sparked mockery and disappointment among fans and...
Nigeria's 4x100m relay teams were unable to qualify for the finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The men’s team, consisting of Favour Ashe, Kanyinsola Ajayi, Alaba Akintola, and Usheoritse Itsekiri, finished 7th in their heat, while the women’s team placed 6th. Edose Ibadin also missed out in the...
Nigerian athletes Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Prestina Ochonogor are set to compete in the women's long jump final at the Paris Olympics. Brume aims to improve on her Tokyo bronze, while Usoro and Ochonogor make their debuts in a highly anticipated event. On Day 13 of the Paris Olympics...
Nigeria's D'Tigress made history at Paris 2024, becoming the only African team to qualify, beating top-ranked Australia and Canada, reaching the quarterfinals, and achieving the best Olympic finish for an African basketball team. Their remarkable performance marks a new era for African...
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