Team Nigeria continued its impressive showing at the inaugural African School Games in Algeria as Godwin Osaretin Grace clinched gold in the Women’s cycling (road race event) on Friday, marking another milestone for the country in the continental competition. With a blistering time of 1:37:02, Grace edged out Algeria’s home favorite Chemouni Saoussan, who finished four seconds behind at 1:37:06, in a thrilling finish that had spectators on the edge of their seats. This victory adds to Nigeria’s growing medal haul and underscores the strength and determination of the nation’s young athletes competing on African soil. As of Friday morning…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
Nigeria’s D’Tigress put up a championship display to dismiss Cameroon and book their rightful place in the semi final of the 2025 Afrobasket in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday night. The Nigerian girls were on the front foot from the start of the game winning the first quarter 21-9 points but when the Lionesses thought that they were beginning to build some confidence by tying the second quarter 20-20 points, the African champions however raised their game to another level in the third quarter with a master class dominance of 25-2 points to put a day light between them and…
Team Nigeria has concluded its participation in the badminton event of the maiden African School Games in Algeria with two gold, three silver, and one bronze, totalling a haul of six medals. Nigeria’s first gold came courtesy of Precious Oluwagbotemi Adekunle, who displayed remarkable skill, speed, and tactical awareness to defeat her Egyptian opponent in the girls’ singles final. Shortly after, Edun David Damilare claimed Nigeria’s second gold in the boys’ singles, putting up a gritty and determined performance that earned him a hard-fought victory. The girls’ doubles final saw a strong showing from the Adekunle sisters, Precious and Cynthia,…
Team Nigeria struck gold twice on Wednesday at the ongoing inaugural edition of the African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, as the nation’s young shuttlers delivered dominant performances in the badminton singles event. Nigeria’s first gold of the tournament came courtesy of Precious Oluwagbotemi Adekunle, who showcased incredible skill and reflexes to defeat her Egyptian opponent in the girls’ singles final. With powerful strokes and tactical finesse, Adekunle sealed victory in time, setting the tone for what would become a golden day for Nigeria. Shortly after, Edun David Damilare followed suit in the boys’ singles category. In a contest marked…
Diri, Premium Trust Bank Honour NWFL Champions, Bayelsa Queens Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, and Premium Trust Bank, on Wednesday, announced cash rewards for Bayelsa Queens, champions of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL). The pronouncements were made when the team and the premiership trophy were presented to Governor Diri during the 167th State Executive Council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa. The elated governor praised the players for another remarkable season in which Bayelsa Queens did not lose any game and for emerging league champions for the second time in three years. He appreciated the 26 players…
It will be a familiar rivalry on Thursday under the light at the Palais de Sports Treichville in Abidjan when defending champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress take on the Lionesses of Cameroon in the Quarter finals of the 2025 Women Afrobasket. The D’Tigress waited late on Wednesday night to know it’s opponent in the last eight after the Cameroonians defeated Angola convincing 85 – 64 points to further confirm the struggling state of Angolan women’s basketball. The Nigerian girls are heading into today’s game well rested and refreshed after two days without a game, enjoying the advantage of finishing first in its…
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has commenced its “Catch-Them-Young” multi-sports trials, marking a significant milestone in the preparation for the 2025 National Youth Games. The talent identification programme aims to discover, nurture, and develop talents who will represent Lagos State not only at the 2025 National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, but also a pipeline of champions who will represent Lagos State on the national and international stage. The trials, which commenced a few weeks ago at various sporting facilities across the state, will span multiple athletic disciplines, including track and field events, swimming, gymnastics, dead sports,…
Team Nigeria has officially opened its medal account at the ongoing African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, securing two silver medals in badminton and women’s 3×3 basketball. In a thrilling badminton mixed event final held on Tuesday, Team Nigerian put up a valiant fight but narrowly lost to host nation Algeria in a tightly contested showdown. The match drew cheers from the crowd, as the Nigerian team fought galantly all through. In another impressive outing, Nigeria’s girls’ 3×3 basketball team clinched silver after an intense final clash against Rwanda at the Chappi Beach basketball court. The game ended 11–12 in…
_As President Tinubu”s falcons gestures boost team’s morale in Abidjan_ Defending Champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress will on Wednesday know their Quarter finals opponent when Cameroon takes on Angola in the playoffs round. The Nigerian girls booked their Quarter final spot after securing their second straight win at the tournament with a win over Mozambique on Monday, a result that secured them an automatic place in the last eight after topping their group. The African champions who believe they are still not near their best form at the tournament, returned to training on Tuesday under the watchful eyes of Coach Rene Wakama,…
_as NSC charges team to stay focused to achieve mission five in a row_ Defending Champions Nigeria D’Tigress fought back from a first quarter setback to beat Mozambique in its second game to book their place in the quarter finals of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket championship in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on Monday. The African champions lost the first quarter 13-9 points and tied the second quarter final 15-15 points before dominating the third and forth quarter to secure the tough win 60-55 points. The match was reminiscent of the quarter final game between both countries at the last tournament in…