Mariam Eniola Bolaji won Nigeria's first medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, securing bronze in the Women’s singles SL3 event in Para badminton. She defeated Ukraine's Kozyna Oksana with a score of 21-9, 21-9 and dedicated her achievement to her late coach, Bello Oyebanji.
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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) addresses rumors of sprinter Favour Ofili potentially switching national allegiance. Tensions rose after her name was omitted from the Paris 2024 Olympics roster, leading to speculation about her future with Nigeria. The AFN highlights the challenges and...
Recent scrutiny of Olympic medals, sparked by Viktor Axelsen's social media post, reveals that these awards are primarily silver, coated with a thin layer of gold. Concerns about their durability surfaced after athletes like Nyjah Huston and Rebeca Andrade reported damage to their medals...
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...
American sprinter Noah Lyles won the Olympic men’s 100m gold at Paris 2024 in a dramatic photo finish, beating Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by five thousandths of a second. Lyles clocked a personal best of 9.79 seconds, marking a spectacular start to his bid for multiple golds at these Games.
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has advanced to the semifinals of the women's 200m at the Paris 2024 Olympics, winning her heat with a time of 22.24 seconds. Despite missing out on the 100m due to administrative issues, she has garnered significant support and excitement from Nigerian fans...
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Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred wins gold in the women's 100m final at Paris 2024, clocking 10.72 seconds and defeating US star Sha’Carri Richardson. Jamaican legend Shelley-Anne Fraser-Pryce withdrew due to a rule enforcement issue and injury. Alfred's victory marks...
Team Nigeria had a mixed start in athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The country's athletes participated in five events, with only Rosemary Chukwuma and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi advancing. Chukwuma secured a semi-final spot in the Women’s 100 meters, while Enekwechi reached the Men’s Shot Put...
Nigerian sports community outraged over alleged mismanagement of ₦8 billion allocated to Team Nigeria for the Paris Olympics, with injured athletes sent and medal hopefuls dropped. Public outcry demands accountability and highlights systemic corruption under President Bola Tinubu.
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Victor Ikpeba, former Super Eagles forward, praised the Super Falcons for their determined performance against Brazil in the Paris 2024 Women’s Football tournament. Despite a narrow defeat, Ikpeba highlighted their passion and teamwork. Fans echoed his sentiments, showing strong support for the...
Coach Emmanuel Osahon warns that the Super Falcons’ chances at the Paris 2024 Olympics are compromised due to the exclusion of key players. Osahon cites lack of unity as a major concern, highlighting that several players who were pivotal in qualification have been cut from the final squad.
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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have returned triumphantly to the Olympic stage after securing qualification for the women's football event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. In a closely contested final round of qualifiers against South Africa, Nigeria emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 aggregate...
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