In a heartbreaking incident, Uganda long-distance and marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away after suffering severe burns in what is reported to be an act of domestic violence.
Olalekan Soetan, an athletics coach and former member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Technical Committee, has expressed optimism about the performance of Nigerian athletes at the Paris Olympics, despite the absence of medals.
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, had reached a historic milestone by climbing to 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s Basketball rankings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
