2 h. ago Team Nigeria Aims For Medal Glory As 2025 World Athletics Championships Begin In Tokyo

  Nigeria is gearing up for a formidable challenge at the 20th World Athletics Championships which commence on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. The country’s quest for medal success will be spearheaded by discus thrower Obiageri Pamela Amaechi, who previously secured a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games. After returning without a medal from the last […]

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46 h. ago Oyo Allocates ₦110m For Falconets’ World Cup Qualifier In Ibadan

Oyo State Government has approved the sum of N110million to hosting Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The Falconets will play the return-leg match against Rwanda Saturday, September 27, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The […]

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51 h. ago World Championship: Japan Heatwave Will Be A Challenge For Athletes – Coe

Athletes competing at the World Championships in Tokyo will face “heat challenges”, says World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. The nine-day tournament featuring the world’s biggest track and field stars begins on Saturday. Japan has endured its hottest summer since records began in 1898, with temperatures 2.36C above average. The opening day, which will host the […]

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51 h. ago Team Nigeria Depart For World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Nigeria’s delegation of athletes and officials has departed for the 2025 World Athletics Championships taking place in Tokyo, Japan, set to commence on Saturday, September 13. While some athletes based in the United States have already arrived in Tokyo, the contingent includes a blend of home-based competitors and team officials. Last week, the Athletics Federation […]

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53 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana coach, Broos reacts to Bassey’s goal

South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has commented on Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey’s goal against his team. Broos witnessed Bafana Bafana’s 1-1 tie with Nigeria in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. William Troost-Ekong’s own goal gave the hosts the lead after 22 minutes. However, Bassey equalised for Nigeria just before halftime, bundling the […] The post 2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana coach, Broos reacts to Bassey’s goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifies: Arokodare gifts Eagles slim victory to close gap against group leaders

…As Morocco emerges first African team to qualify The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying challenges got a read more 2026 World Cup Qualifies: Arokodare gifts Eagles slim victory to close gap against group leaders

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1 week ago Why We Picked Only Amusan, Burme, 13 Others For World Championships – Alli

The chief executive officer of the Elite Athletes Development and Performance Board, Yussuf Amuda Alli, has explained why Team Nigeria will be attending the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships with a lean team. The official Team Nigeria list, which was made public yesterday, comprises seven female and eight male athletes who will compete in 11 […]

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1 week ago ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers: Yasmeen Khan took her pound of flesh as Nigeria succumbed to Namibia

By Akanimo Kufre Nigeria senior female cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, on Monday failed to sustain their winning attitude as they lost their second match to Namibia by 8 wickets. The Nigerian girls elected to bat first but crumbled under a superior bowling force led by Saima Tuhadeleni, who took 3 of Nigeria’s biggest […] The post ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers: Yasmeen Khan took her pound of flesh as Nigeria succumbed to Namibia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NSCDC/police clash: Gunshot victims narrate ordeal, blame Ebonyi Reps

I didn’t cause it, says lawmaker By Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Some survivors of a deadly clash between men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a team of policemen in Ebonyi State have narrated how they escaped death during the incident, which left a policeman dead and many people sustaining varying degrees […] The post NSCDC/police clash: Gunshot victims narrate ordeal, blame Ebonyi Reps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra 2025: I will prioritise security, infrastructure, restore state’s lost glory – APC Guber Ukachukwu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the Nov. 8 Anambra election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has assured of addressing read more Anambra 2025: I will prioritise security, infrastructure, restore state’s lost glory – APC Guber Ukachukwu

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Team Europe, others chart new course for data exchange

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria has launched a technical roundtable on the Nigeria Data Exchange Platform (NGDX), describing it as a bold step to strengthen its national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Convened by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy with support from the European Union and Team Europe partners from Estonia, Finland, […] The post Nigeria, Team Europe, others chart new course for data exchange appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AFN To Unveil Team Nigeria’s Squad For 2025 World Athletics Championships September 1

Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced that the list of athletes representing country at the upcoming 20th World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, will be unveiled to the public on Monday, September 1, 2025. AFN secretary-general Israel Inwang shared this information while discussing the Federation’s preparations for the highly anticipated global sporting event scheduled […]

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2 w. ago C’Wealth Weightlifting: Omolola Wins Team Nigeria’s First Gold In India

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded Didih Onome Omolola for winning Nigeria’s first gold medal in the women’s 53kg at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India on Tuesday. This follows Ruth Nyong Asuquo’s silver medal victory in the 48kg junior women category on Monday. An elated NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said […]

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3 w. ago Calls For Strong Oversight In Nigeria’s Basketball Heightens As D’Tigers Exit Afrobasket

Following the D’Tigers’ disappointing exit from the 2025 Men’s Afrobasket Championship, basketball promoter Igoche Mark has called for robust oversight from the National Sports Commission (NSC) to address what he describes as a crisis in the sport’s administration in Nigeria. The Nigerian team faced a significant defeat against Senegal, losing 91-75 in the quarter-finals held […]

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3 w. ago Igoche Mark says ‘enough is enough’ as Nigeria’s eliminated from 2025 AfroBasket

“Enough is enough,” stated Mr. Igoche Mark, Basketball Promoter and Founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, following the D’Tigers’ elimination from the 2025 Men’s Afrobasketball Championship after a 91-75 defeat to Senegal, a team that has proven to be a formidable opponent for Nigeria in recent times. In his remarks after the quarter-final […] The post Igoche Mark says ‘enough is enough’ as Nigeria’s eliminated from 2025 AfroBasket appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago D’Tigers Crash Out Of FIBA Afrobasket Championship, Miss Out On Tinubu’s $100,000 Cash Rewar

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola following a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in their quarter-final match on Wednesday night. The Nigerian side started the game positively, narrowly winning the first quarter 24-23. However, they struggled to maintain their momentum, suffering a significant setback in […]

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3 w. ago Team Nigeria’s Chinaza Wins 2 Gold, 1 Silver At Africa Youth/Junior Weightlifting Championship In Accra

Nigeria has opened its medal account at the ongoing 2025 Africa Weightlifting Youth/Junior Championship in Accra, Ghana. Rising star Ezenwa Chinaza Cecilia delivered an exceptional performance, clinching two gold medals and one silver medal in the 48kg youth category yesterday. Competing against the continent’s best young lifters, Chinaza showcased remarkable strength, composure, and technical brilliance, […]

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3 w. ago PICTORIAL: Nigerian Kids Shine At African Club Gymnastics Championship In South Africa

Team TIG Nigeria has, once again, made the nation proud at the just-concluded African Club Gymnastics Championship in Centurion, South Africa. The all-female Nigerian kid athletes secured an impressive four medals in the Level 7, 6, and 5 Senior category, earning three Gold medals and one Bronze medal. In the Junior category of Level 4, […]

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3 w. ago AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers cruise past Cameroon to book quarter

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, wrapped up their Group D campaign at the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in read more AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers cruise past Cameroon to book quarter-final spot

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3 w. ago Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon’s Lions To Reach Quarterfinals

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola. This achievement came after an exhilarating final group match against their Cameroonian counterparts, in which they emerged victorious with a score of 101-92 on Sunday. In a gripping contest filled with tension, D’Tigers showcased their […]

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