By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ranked the best team in Africa and 36th in the world with 1630 points, according to the latest FIFA Rankings. World champions Spain top the global rankings with 2066 points, followed closely by the U.S with 2065 points. Spain, the...
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Defending champions Senegal kicked off their title defense with a narrow 1-0 win over Nigeria in a fiercely contested Group D match at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Zanzibar. The game started with Senegal showing composure against Nigeria’s early aggression. Both teams created chances but struggled with composure...
D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the “life-changing” reward given to the team after their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship victory. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, awarded each player $100,000, a flat, and a national honour —...
Captain of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, Amy Okonkwo, had declared that the team’s unprecedented Afrobasket success will motivate young girls worldwide to pursue basketball with passion. Speaking at a State House reception hosted by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, Okonkwo celebrated the team’s fifth consecutive and seventh overall Afrobasket title, secured...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress has secured a historic fifth straight Women’s AfroBasket championship, defeating a determined Mali team 78-64 in the 2025 final in Abidjan. The Nigerian team has maintained an unbeaten 29-0 streak since the 2015 tournament’s third-place game in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Despite a sluggish start, as seen in earlier...
Five-time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champion, Maureen Madu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognize the contributions of veteran Super Falcons players. Speaking to journalists in Awka on Sunday, Madu, who played over 100 matches for the national team, said such a gesture would cement...
In a thrilling display of skill, Nigeria’s Abdulfatai Abdulbasit and Mathew Kuti clinched the gold medal in the U19 boys’ doubles at the ITTF 2025 Africa Youth Championship. The event, hosted at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall in Lagos’ l Balogun Stadium, showcased Africa’s finest young talent over eight days, as...
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, clinched a thrilling 75-68 victory over Senegal in the Afrobasket 2025 semi-final on Saturday in Côte d’Ivoire, earning a spot in the championship final. The intense matchup saw the reigning champions fend off a formidable challenge from the 11-time titleholders. The semi-final was...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, on their remarkable achievement of reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, following a hard-fought victory over Senegal. The President in a statement by his media aide, Bayo...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress has secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament, showcasing their dominance with an 83-47 victory over Cameroon. This impressive win extends their unbeaten streak in Africa to 27 games, a testament to their exceptional skill and teamwork. Display of Exceptional Basketball The...
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after defeating Mozambique 60-55 in their final Group D match. The win, which took place at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, marks a significant milestone for the team...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Super Falcons of Nigeria were feted at the Presidential Villa by President Tinubu and the First Lady, following their thrilling 3-2 victory over host nation Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final. The team’s triumph was celebrated with a grand reception, showcasing...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has hailed the Super Falcons as Nigeria’s foremost ambassadors following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday in Abuja through her Special Assistant on Communication...
Team Nigeria secured the top position on the medals table, earning 28 gold, 35 silver, and 38 bronze medals at the recently concluded 14th African Arm Wrestling and 7th Para Arm Wrestling Championship held over two days in Abuja. The Republic of Benin claimed second place with 23 gold,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Super Eagles of Nigeria will face off against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on September 9 at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The match, scheduled for 4 p.m. GMT, will be a crucial test for both teams as...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu have showered praise on Nigeria’s Super Falcons for their remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against host nation Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, securing a record-extending 10th title. The thrilling match,...
Paralympic bronze medalist Eniola Bolaji triumphed at the 2025 British and Irish Para-Badminton International, held at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff, Wales, securing her most significant international title to date. Ranked world No. 2, Bolaji clinched a dramatic 2-1 victory (21-16, 16-21, 21-13) against world No. 1...
In a breathtaking second-half turnaround, Nigeria’s Super Falcons overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2, securing their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Morocco ignited their home crowd early, with captain Ghizlane Chebbak...
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their 2025 FIBA Afrobasket title defense with a commanding 92-45 win against Rwanda on Saturday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The six-time champions, aiming for a fifth consecutive crown and seventh overall title, extended their remarkable 25-game unbeaten streak in the competition...
In a groundbreaking announcement, Zeus Sports Ltd unveiled plans to host Nigeria’s most monumental boxing event in partnership with the World Boxing Federation (WBF) in Anambra, promising a global showcase of talent and culture. Speaking to sports journalists in Awka on Friday, renowned promoter, Emmanuel Emenogu revealed that the...