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The roster features a blend of established internationals and returning players as Nigeria begins the second round of the African...

The meeting represents the penultimate stop on the Road to the Final series. It comes just three days after Athletissima...

Both fighters impressed at PFL Africa: Nigeria in June. Henniene secured a first-round submission victory, while Uchegbu announced himself with...

Mali’s victory on Sunday extended its dominance in the competition

Nimah Ibidunni was strong on the boards with 12 rebounds and six points, while Zainab Adelaja finished with six points,...

With the China tour now complete, the focus shifts to Tenerife, where D’Tigress will continue their build-up against further strong...

The victory keeps the Junior YellowGreens firmly in contention, with two matches remaining in the qualification campaign

The three-match series is part of both teams’ preparations for next month’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, with China...

Speaking during the reception, the IGP said the victory underscored the longstanding relationship between the Nigeria Police Force and sports.

The final, played on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, was a competitive...

The governor said the rehabilitation of sports facilities was part of the state's broader investment in grassroots sports development.

An alumna of the institution, Ms Omidiran said Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, played a defining role in shaping her...

The 19-year-old won the women's shot put title early Friday morning in Oregon with a superb throw of 18.08 metres,...

Not every memorable Commonwealth Games story ends with a medal. While Team Nigeria returned from Glasgow with 24 medals and...

The unbeaten 21-year-old heads into the biggest fight of his career, boasting a flawless record of 14 victories, including 12...

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Nigeria's men matched the women in gold medals for the first time in...

Police Scotland confirmed to STV that it had received reports of several athletes who were unaccounted for

Glasgow 2026 was more than a successful Commonwealth Games for Team Nigeria. It was a tournament of redemption, as several...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its impressive outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing the...

Born in Offa but largely associated with Oyo State in her sporting career, Commonwealth Games champion Rafiatu Lawal is the...

Nigeria's para-athletes delivered one of the country's biggest achievements at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting three of the six...

The Australian High Commission in Nigeria has congratulated Team Nigeria for emerging as Africa's highest-ranked nation at the Glasgow 2026...

Team Nigeria ended the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in seventh place after winning 24 medals and producing several historic performances...

Beyond the medals won and impressive performances delivered by Nigerian athletes, Mr Akpata said the emergence of new talents through...

Ruth Usoro says faith carried her through illness and an uncertain season to win in Glasgow