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The stage is set for the 2024 FIBA U18 AfroBasket, with the official draw unveiled on Sunday at the unveiling ceremony at Kigali, Rwanda.

Following the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympics, there have been ongoing criticisms and questions about why Nigeria’s medal hopeful sports were unsuccessful.

Following Team Nigeria’s disappointing performance at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympic Games, all eyes are now on the Paralympic Games, where Nigeria hopes to make a strong comeback.

The 2024 Olympics is done and it was with a significant disappointment for Team Nigeria with sending its largest contingent ever – 88 athletes – the country failed to secure a single medal.

President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Giandomenico Massari, has addressed the recent controversy surrounding Team Nigeria’s use of a borrowed bicycle at the Olympics.

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.