By Vivian Ahanmisi Ibrahim Opeyemi and Kingsley Friday delivered commanding performances on Sunday at the Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) tournament, forcing referee stoppages in their respective bouts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the one-day event held at Agege Stadium featured eight competitive bouts and two exhibitionContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria Women’s U-19 Cricket Team defeated South Africa in a commanding semi-final display on Friday to reach the fifth Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20I final in Lagos. The competition, known as the Patricia Kambarami Cup, honours the late ICC Africa Regional Development Manager and Titans Chief Operating Officer.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Moses Simon and Jerome Akor Adams were on target as Nigeria defeated Iran 2–1 in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. The match, played at Corendon Airlines Park, saw the Super Eagles blend early attacking intent with late defensive discipline, reflecting the growing identity ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged stronger collaboration with Nigeria’s bodybuilding federation to boost talent development nationwide. NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN) delegation on Friday in Abuja. The delegation wasContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Yellow-Green women’s team on Wednesday defeated South Africa U-19 in a gripping Super Over finish at the fifth Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20I in Lagos. The victory marked a crucial turnaround for Nigeria, who had earlier faltered, as bothContinue Reading
Relay By Olanrewaju Akojede The Secretary-General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Israel Inwang, says Team Nigeria is in high spirits ahead of Saturday’s crucial races in Lefka. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the team departed on Wednesday for the Lefka International Relays in Gaborone, intensifying effortsContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Zimbabwe Women’s U-19 thrashed Ghana by 180 runs after electing to bat in a commanding display at the fifth Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20I in Lagos. The competition, known as the Patricia Kambarami Cup, honours the late ICC Africa Regional Development Manager and Titans ChiefContinue Reading
The “Stories of Guangdong” on and off the Court at the Guangdong Basketball Association Guangzhou, China – “To understand Chinese basketball, one must look to Guangdong.” This saying has long circulated widely within China’s basketball community. On March 21, the inaugural 2026 Guangdong Provincial City Basketball Association (Guangdong B.A.) tippedContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie The former president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali, has reiterated the state`s readiness to host the upcoming Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. Igali told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the state is set toContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Rwanda’s women’s cricket team defeated Ghana on Friday, securing a comprehensive victory at the ongoing Nigeria Fifth Women’s Invitational T20i in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the match was played at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Cricket Oval. Rwanda set the tone early, producingContinue Reading
