#SoarSuperFalcons By Rosemary Ugiomoh & Chinedu Ohanusi The Super Falcons of Nigeria are on top of the world, and their fans couldn’t be more proud, With their stunning performance at WAFCON, the team has secured the number one spot in the rankings, and their fans are celebrating in style. The hashtag #SoarSuperFalcons is trending on social media, with fans from all over the world showing their support and admiration for the team. The Falcons’ determination, skill, and teamwork has paid off, and they’re now the first team in African women’s football. As the Super Falcons bask in the glory of…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
The stage is set for a heavyweight clash as Nigeria’s D’Tigers face The Lions of Senegal in the quarterfinal of the 2025 AfroBasket on Wednesday afternoon. Senegal booked their spot after defeating South Sudan 78–65 in the playoff round, setting up a mouthwatering tie with Nigeria, who topped group B. The Lions boast a rich history in the competition, with five championship winner’s medals (1968, 1972, 1978, 1980, 1997), six silver medals, and five bronze medals. This year marks their 30th AfroBasket appearance. Nigeria, meanwhile, are making their 20th appearance at the tournament. The D’Tigers won gold in 2015, with…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH The highly anticipated 9th National Youth Games is just around the corner, and the excitement is palpable. After a thrilling zonal elimination round, the top young athletes from across the country have been selected to compete in the main event.The competition plan has action-packed matches, intense rivalries for inspiring performances. The games, scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State capital from August 26 to September 6, will feature a wide range of sports, including track and field, swimming, basketball, football, and more.As the athletes arrive at the venue, they will be greeted by cheering crowds, enthusiastic fans,…
The zonal elimination for the 9th National Youth Games ended at the weekend in various centres, and it has signalled the countdown to the Games scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State capital from August 26 to September 6. The South South zonal elimination were held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State from August 15. Among the sports contested in Uyo were Abula, baseball/Softball, basketball, beach volleyball, cricket, football, handball, hockey, Rugby7 and volleyball. With the conclusion of the zonal elimination across the country, the number of athletes and officials expected to participate in the 9th NYG is expected to emerge…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers delivered a commanding performance to defeat Cameroon 99–90 in their final group match at the 2025 AfroBasket Championship in Angola, sealing their spot in the quarterfinals with an unbeaten record. The game started on a knife’s edge, with both teams trading baskets in a tightly contested first quarter that ended 28–27 in Nigeria’s favor. However, the D’Tigers found their rhythm in the second quarter, shifting gears to dominate both ends of the court. They outshot and outpaced the Cameroonians, storming to a 58–41 lead at halftime. By the third quarter, Nigeria’s superiority was clear. A relentless offensive display…
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria ( MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi on Friday, the 13th of August 2025, confirmed Comrade Oniha Erazua as the substantial Secretary-General of the Union after six months of his acting capacity. The confirmation of the trio appointments was announced during a joint session of both National Administrative Committee (NAC) and the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Union. Comrade Oniha, would be recalled rose through the ranks of Assistant Secretaries-General (ASG’s) before he was promoted to Deputy Secretary-General. (DSG), where he combined the portfolios of Training & Research, Education, and…
The 2025 AfroBasket Group B is about to witness its biggest showdown yet as Nigeria’s D’Tigers face Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions on Sunday afternoon in Luanda. Both teams arrive at this decisive clash unbeaten after two group games each, with Nigeria topping the table on points difference. The stakes could not be higher, as a victory for either side secures an automatic quarterfinal ticket, while the loser will be forced to take the longer route through the playoffs. Nigeria opened their campaign with authority, dispatching Madagascar 77-59 with swag and poise. Caleb Agada’s brilliance shone through as the D’Tigers turned a…
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, maintained their unbeaten start to the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship in Angola with a commanding 87–66 victory over defending champions, Tunisia in their second group stage encounter.l The Nigerians came out firing from tip-off, producing a high-energy first quarter that left their North African opponents chasing shadows. A flurry of fast breaks, accurate perimeter shooting, and tight defensive work saw D’Tigers take a 29–16 lead after 10 minutes of action. In the second quarter, the boys in green and white continued to dictate the tempo, at one point opening up a 20-point gap. Tunisia…
BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE China has begun the three-day long World Humanoid Robot Games Friday, looking to showcase its advances in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries. Robots competed in sports such as track and field, and table tennis, as well as tackled robot-specific challenges from sorting medicines and handling materials to cleaning services. Teams came from countries including the United States, Germany and Brazil, with 192 representing universities and 88 from private enterprises such as China’s Unitree and Fourier Intelligence. Competing teams used robots from Chinese manufacturers such as Booster Robotics. “We come here to…
BY OSABUOHIEN VIVIAN ROSE The first Abia International Para Badminton Championships and all African Para Badminton Championships will begin September 30 at Umuahia, Abia State capital. The State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu who disclosed this while flagging off events leading to the Championships said the event marks a defining moment in the state’s sports history. “These back-to-back world-class events sanctioned respectively by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), and the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA), marks a defining moment in our state’s sports history. “This is the first time that such high-profile Para Badminton events are taking place on our soil…