June 23, 2024
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has invited 20 players for D’Tigress as they prepare to begin their first phase of training camp in Abuja ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.
2024 AAC: AFN to Investigate Ofili, Chukwuma’s Absence from 100m Semi-Final
Following Favour Ofili and Rosemary Chukwuma’s failure to attend the women’s 100m semi-final on Saturday at the ongoing African Championships in Douala, Cameroon, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has set up a technical committee to investigate the matter.
Enyimba goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke is set to make his final appearance for the club in Sunday’s NPFL home clash against Plateau United.
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have been placed in Group A for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
African Championships: Team Nigeria Wins Silver Medal In Mixed 4×400m Relay
Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m relay quartet clinched silver medal at the African Championships.
Leicester City’s newly appointed manager, Steve Cooper has made it a top priority to retain Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.
Super Falcons star Jennifer Echegini has expressed her desire to leave Juventus, citing challenges in adapting to Italian football, according to a report by Tuttojuve.
2024 AAC: Ajayi and Olajide Fall short in 100m Men’s and Women’s Finals
The ongoing African Athletics Championship saw disappointment for Team Nigeria in both the men’s and women’s 100m finals.
In the men’s final, Kanyinsola Ajayi finished just off the podium, securing fourth place with a time of 10.20 seconds.
Ajayi led the race initially but lost control in the final 50 meters. Liberia’s Joseph Fahnbulleh claimed victory, coming from behind to win in 10.13 seconds.
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme took silver with 10.15 seconds, while South Africa’s Benjamin Richardson earned bronze with a time of 10.17 seconds.
The women’s final saw Gambia’s Gina Bass Bittaye successfully defend her title as African women’s 100m champion, clocking 11.13 seconds.
Liberia’s Maia McCoy finished second, while Maboundou Kone of Côte d’Ivoire placed third. Nigeria’s sole finalist, Olayinka Olajide, finished a disappointing seventh