By Vivian Ahanmisi In a stunning upset, Egypt’s Mostafa Badr dethroned Tunisia’s Essid Wassim in the U-19 singles final on Sunday at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament is ongoing at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Badr’s strong performance displayedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Algeria’s Bilel Zouitene defeated Egypt’s Asser Sameh on Sunday to win gold in the U-15 boys’ singles final at the ITTF Africa Youth Championships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament is ongoing at Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. The boys’ singles finalContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Ace teenage athlete Ogurinde Oladele has emerged winner of the 2025 edition of the Abuja Bikers Race. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the teenage cyclist finished first at the fourth edition of the tournament held in Kubwa over the weekend. In an electrifying displayContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Some football stakeholders have expressed concerns and expectations as the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 22. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, they shared thoughts on improving the league and players’ welfare. AContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The old students of Command Secondary School, Kaduna, Abuja Chapter, otherwise known as ex-commandos, have harped on sports to foster unity and support community. The students stated this at their maiden inter-house sports competition in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event wasContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their qualification for the finals of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Mrs Tinubu, in a statement issued on Sunday, appreciated the team for their outstanding performance and resilience. She furtherContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Nigerian duo of Abdulfatai Abdulbasit and Mathew Kuti won gold in the U19 boys’ doubles final at the ITTF 2025 Africa Youth Championship on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the eight-day tournament is ongoing at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, following a gritty win over Senegal. The president’s message is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo OnanugaContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Saturday advanced to the final after defeating Senegal 75–68 in a heated Afrobasket 2025 semi-final in Côte d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports it was a keenly contested encounter, with 11-time champions Senegal chasing a record-extending 12th continentalContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) in Osun, Omobola Tijani, and Joy Ibekwe have emerged victorious to represent NAWIS on two national sports federation boards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was conducted at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.Continue Reading
