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Despite a defeat on is return for the UFC Middleweight title, Israel Adesanya has declared he isn’t hanging his gloves yet.

Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya was unable to reclaim the middleweight title after being defeated by South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC 305.

Former D’Tigers captain, Skambo Morrison has called for a shift in focus towards supporting a wider range of sports in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for sustained attention beyond just football.

President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria, Sam Ocheho has urged a shift in focus from the 2028 Olympic Games to long-term preparations for 2032, citing Nigeria’s lack of readiness and the fierce competition.

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has stated that it has capable athletes to fill the vacuum should US-based sprinter Favour Ofili decides to switch allegiance to another country.

Despite Team Nigeria’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, several of the Athletes have made significant strides in the latest World Athletics rankings.

Ruth Usoro, who qualified for the Women’s Long Jump event at the Paris Olympics, has revealed that insufficient participation in tournaments prior to the Games affected her performance.

Rena Wakama has been voted as the Best Coach at the Paris Olympic Games, following her remarkable leadership of Nigeria’s D’Tigress through a series of historic achievements.

Team Nigeria concluded its participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics without securing a single medal, making it the country’s most disappointing performance since the London 2012 Games.

Team Nigeria’s hopes for a medal at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris were dashed today as Tobiloba Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, failed to advance to the final.