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All six Nigerian boxers who competed in the 2nd World Boxing Olympic Qualification in Thailand have returned home without securing a ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games.

Ademola Lookman was on target once again, notching his 17th goal of the season, across all competitions, despite Atalanta’s 3-2 defeat to Fiorentina.

Enugu Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has tempered expectations surrounding his team’s pursuit of the NPFL title, emphasizing the ongoing process of building a strong squad.

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has urged the team to take Friday’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa very seriously.

Ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, Super Eagles coach, Finidi George has been hit with fitness concerns for Chidozie Awaziem and Alhassan Yusuf.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed a strong desire to join Premier League giants Arsenal during the upcoming transfer window, as reported by Gianluca Monti of La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Nigerian shot put sensation Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed victory at the prestigious Mityng na Rynku Kościuszki event held in Poland.

In preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have commenced their training.

The 2024 season culminated with the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night, with Borussia Dortmund against Real Madrid.

Thirteen players are currently training at Goodwill Akpabio Stadium as the Super Eagles prepare for their World Cup Qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on June 7.