The Super Falcons on Thursday night defeated their Cameroonian counterparts 1-0 to qualify for the Semi-finals of the ongoing Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The victory also qualifies the team for the ninth consecutive World Cup appearance.
Rasheedat Ajibade scored the only goal in the 57th minute to give the...
In a stunning display of skill and determination, Tobi Amusan, the World Record holder, clinched gold in the women’s 100mH final at the African Games in Accra, Ghana. Despite a rocky start, Amusan's triumph echoed through the stadium, marking a remarkable hat-trick of African Games titles.
Amusan, renowned as the...
Tobi Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to win a World Athletics Championship gold as she stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles in Oregon on Sunday.
Amusan, who had obliterated the world record in an astonishing semi-final where she clocked 12.12sec, powered over the line at Hayward Field...
Justice Lambo Akanbi (Rtd) has vowed to support the growth of golf in Kwara State and beyond.
Justice Akanbi (Rtd) stated this while teeing-off the Emirate Global Hotel Amateur Open Tournament 2024 on Saturday May 11, 2024, at the Ilorin Golf Club.
Justice Akanbi, who doubles as the sponsor of the...
Bayern Munich’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Oliver Kahn, said on Wednesday that making a move for Cristiano Ronaldo in the transfer market would not fit the club’s “philosophy”.
Manchester United striker, Ronaldo, reportedly wants to leave the club he rejoined last year, although new Red Devils manager, Erik ten Hag,...
Ex-boxing champion to light torch of National Sports Festival in May
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state.
Governor Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be...
The Super Eagles’ delegation to Saturday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Liberia in Tangier, Morocco flew into Lagos on Sunday morning aboard a chartered Air Peace flight, with team captain Ahmed Musa insisting they would best Cape Verde in their final group qualifier.
The aircraft touched down at the Murtala...
Thomas Tuchel has been given a one-match suspension and fined £35,000 ($41,000) after the Chelsea manager was sent off following his furious clash with Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, the Football Association (FA) said on Friday.
Tuchel’s touchline ban has been suspended temporarily, pending the full written reasons for the decision,...
MKO Abiola International Stadium to host Africa Under-20 Athletics Competition in 2026
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that preparations for the successful hosting of the National Sports Festival are in top gear as finishing touches are being put on the facilities at the designated centers.
Abiodun made...
