Tag: 2016 Rio Olympics

President Buhari praised the resilience, hardwork and patriotism that the athletes have put into their preparations.

Some players threaten to return to their clubs if they fail to travel Wednesday.

Mikel says he would have stayed back to impress Chelsea's new coach.

The athletes are now on their way to Rio.

The team will depart America for Brazil on Monday, August 1.

Efe Ajagba says he will rule the world and surprise many.

The team captain says the media report was out to divide the team.

The Dream Team VI is expected to depart for Rio from Atlanta USA on July 29.

“I don’t think we have ever had it so bad like this even at the last Olympics in London."

The Minister had washed his hands off the mail that went viral on Saturday.

"I am directed, therefore, to inform you to discountenance the previous letter‎."

The trials will hold from July 7 to 9.

Nigeria will have to wait for the outcome of the game between Belarus and South Korea.

For one, I cannot say for starters what Mikel’s best position is or would be at the moment.

Siasia confirmed that he has sent a provisional list of 60 players for the Games.

The 2016 Olympic Games is scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from Aug. 5 to Aug. 21.

Nigeria now heads to the Rio Olympics as African Champions

Wednesday's outing was quite better for Coach Samson Siasia's team who had been adjudged to be far less convincing in ...

This game is taking place at the same stadium Coach Siasia scored Nigeria’s first goal in a 2-1 defeat of ...

Athletes who make the finals in Rio will get $2500, bronze medalist $10,000, silver medalist $30,000 and gold medalist $50,000.