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Nigerian basketball champions Rivers Hoopers have touched down in Kigali, in preparation for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs.

Bright Osayi-Samuel was a key figure for Fenerbahce as they beat rivals Galatasaray, 1-0, in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.

In a Serie A relegation battle on Sunday, Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye delivered a strong performance yet again for Udinese, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Empoli.

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria recorded their first win at the WAFU B U-17 Championship, narrowly defeating the Niger Republic 1-0 at the University Stadium in Accra, on Sunday.

World record-holding hurdler Tobi Amusan was defeated in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Adidas Atlanta City Games on Sunday morning.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director, Simon Rolfes has lauded Nathan Tella for his remarkable resilience and contributions to the team.

Dutch football clubs Ajax Amsterdam and Vitesse extended their condolences to former player Tijani Babangida, who recently suffered the tragic loss of his son and brother in an auto accident.

Onuche Ogbelu came off the bench in the final moments of the first-leg CAF Champions League playoff match between Esperance and Al Ahly on Saturday night in Radès.

Ese Brume achieved a Season’s Best (SB) of 6.87 meters in the women’s long jump at the Adidas Atlanta City Games, securing her spot in the upcoming Olympics.

Nigeria’s Fatimo Bello has sealed her spot for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in a thrilling encounter at the African Table Tennis Olympic Qualifier, in Kigali, Rwanda.