Nigeria 68 - 80 Uganda: D’Tigers bow out of Afrobasket

By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS will no longer be playing any part at the 2021 FIBA Afrobasket following their 68-80pts loss to Uganda on a cold Tuesday evening in Kigali.

GOtv Boxing Night 23: Chukwudi vows to unseat Olowu as National Welterweight Champion

By Our Reporter

AHEAD of the national welterweight title clash, fast-rising boxer, Isaac “I-Star” Chukwudi, has vowed to dethrone the reigning champion, Taiwo “Joy Boy” Olowu.

Igali set Olympic, World C’ships gold medal targets for team Nigeria

By Our Reporter

CHAIRMAN, Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) Hon. Daniel Igali says his target is now to see the country produce an Olympic and World Championships gold medallist in the next three years, after Blessing Obourududu won a historic silver medal at the recent Tokyo 2020 Games.

2021 Afrobasket: Nigeria battles Uganda for q/final ticket

By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS will file out on Tuesday against Uganda in their attempt to snatch a quarter final ticket at the 2021 FIBA Afrobasket Championship.

2021 Afrobasket: D’Tigers lose to Côte d’Ivoire, miss automatic q/final ticket

By Our Reporter

THE D’Tigers will be heading for the drawing board after losing 68-77pts to Côte d’Ivoire in their last group C game and failing to pick an automatic FIBA Afrobasket quarter final ticket.

Wrestling stakeholders honour Oborududu, Tokyo 2020 Olympians

By Our Reporter 

It was an atmosphere of celebration and carnival as Stakeholders of wrestling in conjunction with the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) hosted the country’s Tokyo 2020 wrestlers and coaches in a glamourous reception in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Saturday.

GOtv Boxing Night 23: Punishment awaits Amateifo, vows Oladosu

 

By Our Reporter

WORLD Boxing Federation (WBF) International lightweight champion, Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu, has vowed that his next opponent, Ghana’s Charles Amateifo, will be severely punished when they clash at GOtv Boxing Night 23 on 11 September.

2021 Afrobasket: D’Tigers ready for Cote d’Ivoire in Winner-takes-all clash

By Our Reporter

GROUP C will come alive again on Sunday when Nigeria’s D’Tigers take on Cote d’Ivoire in the last group game to determine the group winner.

U19 World Volleyball C’ship: Nigeria to face Italy in Round of 16

By Our Reporter

NIGERIAN will face defending champions, Italy in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2021 FIVB U19 Boys World Volleyball Championship in Tehran, Iran on Monday.

2020 Paralympics: Ejike, Olaitan settle for bronze

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA’S World and Paralympic Games record holder in the women’s 61kg Para Powerlifting, Lucy Ejike was on Saturday afternoon pushed two steps down to settle for bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Qatar 2022 WC Qualifiers: Rohr lists Musa, Ekong, Ndidi, 27 others for Liberia, Cape Verde

By Our Reporter

SUPER Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has called up a total of 30 players for next month’s opening rounds of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying campaign, in which Nigeria will host Liberia in Lagos on Friday, 3rd September (Day 1) and tackle Cape Verde in Mindelo on Tuesday, 7th September (Day 2).

2021 Afrobasket: Emelogu attributes DTigers’ victory over Mali to team effort

By Our Reporter

D’TIGERS rave of the moment, Benjamin Emelogu has attributed his sterling display against Mali to the immense support from the coaching staff and his team mates.

2020 Paralympics: Adesokan finish 1kg short for a medal

By Our Reporter

ONE of Nigeria's para powerlifting medal hope at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Yakubu Adesokan, failed to reach the podium in the finals of his -49 class on Thursday morning.

GOtv Boxing Night 23: Baby Face eyes win after loss in Ukraine

By Our Reporter

WORLD Boxing Federation (Intercontinental) welterweight champion, Nigeria’s Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde has vowed to return to winning ways at GOtv Boxing Night 23, following his first professional loss to Dymtro Mytrovanov in Ukraine.

D’Tigers beat Mali 81-73 in 2021 Afrobasket opener

By Our Reporter

NIGERIA’S D’Tigers started their 2021 Afrobasket championship on a winning note with a dominant 81-73pts win against a determined Malian team.

MFM FC splashes over N50m to retain key players

By Our Reporter

THE management of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC have set aside over N50 Million to retain key players of the team ahead of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

U19 World Cup: NVBF announce final 12-man list

By Akeem Lawal

THE head coach of Nigeria U19 Boys team, Sani Mohammed has announced the volleyball final 12-man list for the 2021 FIVB U19 Boys World Championship.

Rwanda 2021: NVBF invites 54 volleyball players ahead of Nations Cup

By Akeem Lawal

THE Nigeria Volleyball Federation has invited a total number of 54 players ahead of the 2021 African Volleyball Championships billed to hold in Rwanda from 5th to 20th September.

Promoter tips Tony Salam to bounce back from WBA title loss to Perez

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIAN boxer Tony Salam has been tipped to bounce back from his loss to Mike Perez in the vacant WVA Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title fight.

Ahmed Musa condemns Jos killings

By Akeem Lawal

SUPER Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has condemned Saturday’s attack on commuters in Jos North Local Government Area in Jos, Nigeria, where 23 persons were reportedly killed and 23 injured.

Tony Salam concedes WBA title fight defeat to Perez

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIAN boxer Tony “Sugar” Salam has rated Cuba’s Mike Perez as better fighter during their vacant WBA Inter-continental Cruiserweight title fight at the Hotel Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Friday night.

Akintola targets dream debut for Demirspor against Fenerbahce

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN forward, David Akintola, has set his sights on an impressive competitive debut for Turkish side Adana Demirspor in their tricky Turkish Super Lig opener against Fenerbahce today.

Tony Salam, Mike Perez battle for WBA Inter-continental title

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA boxer Tony “Sugar” Salam is already in beast mode for the vacant WBA Inter-continental Cruiserweight title fight against Cuban boxer Mike Perez at Hotel Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates tonight.

Najeem celebrates Sportflames/MFM POTY Award with teammates

By Our Reporter

MFM Football Club of Lagos rock solid defender, Adeyinka Najeem received the Sportflames/MFM Player of the Season/Year Award in a mini celebration with his teammates, he also revealed, his new challenge is to boost his career and play in a better league next season.

Oladoye delighted to inspire Gent to comeback draw against RFS

By Akeem Lawal

NIGERIAN midfielder, Adewale Oladoye, is thrilled to have inspired Gent's 2-2 comeback draw against RFS from Latvia in the first leg of the third round of the European Cup qualifying match at the Ghelamco Arena on Thursday.

Aminat Adeniyi: I’ve learnt my lesson in a hard way

.Vows Olympic loss won’t weigh her down 

By Akeem Lawal 

NIGERIA wrestler Aminat Adeniyi has pondered on her performance at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 where she failed to make a podium finish on her second appearance in an Olympic Games.