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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.

Nigeria’s Women’s U20 NT, the Falconets, will begin a two-week final training camp in Bogota, Colombia ahead of the World Cup.

 Edo Queens continued their impressive run in the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers with a 1-0 victory over AO Etincelles of Burkina Faso. 

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, released on Friday, August 16, 2024, by the world football governing body.

Nigeria’s U-18 women’s handball team secured a significant victory against Angola with a 29-21 win in the 2024 U-18 Women’s Handball Championship.

Bayelsa Queens head coach, Ogbonda Whyte has called for a complete overhaul of the Super Falcons, emphasizing that both the technical department and the player roster need fresh faces to rejuvenate the team.

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.

Nigeria have maintained their position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, despite a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympic Games.

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.

NWFL champions, Edo Queens thrashed defending champions, Hasaacas Ladies 3-0 in the second game of the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers and have advanced to the Semi-Finals.