Author: Joseph Obisesan
In preparation for the 2023 International Weightlifting Championship in Saudi Arabia, the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) has unveiled a formidable team of six lifters who will represent the country on the global stage.
Midfielder, Frank Onyeka was introduce in the second half as Brentford FC continued their unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees took an early lead in the match after Bournemouth’s goalkeeper, Neto, collided with Kevin Schade onthe edge of the area, resulting in a free-kick for Brentford. Mathias Jensen expertly dispatched the free-kick from a tight angle, with the ball crossing the line before the Goalkeeper could reach it. Despite Neto’s early mistake, Bournemouth fought back, and Dominic Solanke, making his 100th PL appearance, leveled the score…
Nigerian long jump star, Ese Brume has bounced back from her setback at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest by securing bronze medal at the Xiamen Diamond League. Brume, 27, had been considered Nigeria’s brightest hope for a medal in Budapest but finished fourth in the final. Despite recording a season’s best jump of 6.84 meters, it wasn’t enough to secure a podium finish for the Nigerian. However, Brume made an impressive comeback at the Xiamen Diamond League in China. She achieved a jump of 6.71 meters (-0.6), which earned her the third position on the podium. The…
As part of his ongoing efforts to assess the state of major sports facilities in the country, the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh conducted an inspection of the National Stadium Lagos.
Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has revealed in a chat on Brila FM that, her father had reservations about her becoming a footballer.
Former Women’s 100m hurdles champions, Tobiloba Amusan has expressed her determination to bounce back stronger after failing to defend her title at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Nigeria’s biggest hope of a medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Budapest was dashed as Tobiloba Amusan endured what was a rare performance on the track in a very long time to finish sixth.
Super Falcons midfielder, Rita Chikwelu has made a move to Saudi club Al Shabab FC Women.
The FIBA Africa Pre-Olympic qualifying tournament concluded in Lagos on Sunday, with Cameroon emerging as the victors.
Nigeria’s journey in the 2023 African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship has reached a crucial juncture as they are set to face Kenya in the Quarter-finals.
