Ekse Brume’s Inspiring Comeback: From Car Crash to Drake Relays Podium Ese Brume’s comeback at the Drake Relays is a testament to her determination and resilience. After a car accident in December 2024, which left her with a sprained ankle and strained neck, Brume made a remarkable recovery. She began light training in March 2025 and quickly got back into form, finishing third in the women’s long jump finals with a jump of 6.36m Brume finished 3rd in the women’s long jump finals with a Jump distance: of 6.36m Tara Davis-Woodhall emerged winner with a jump of 6.75m Brume’s performance…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
The Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDCC), has achieved a significant milestone in identifying young athletic talents in various events such as football, table tennis, wrestling, and athletics. The festival’s objective to discover and nurture young talents seems to be yielding results, thanks to the involvement of over 20 coaches, retired elite athletes, and scouts. Coaches’ and Scouts’ Feedback Francis Sule, a former Nigerian table tennis captain and grassroots coach, expressed his satisfaction with the talents he has seen at the festival. “I’m impressed with what I’ve seen so far,” he said. The…
By ROSEMARY UGIOMOH With barely two weeks to go before the second leg of the MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays, registrations have surpassed 1,100, exceeding expectations. The event, scheduled to take place from April 9 to 12 at the Yabatech Sports Complex and UNILAG Sports Complex in Lagos, has attracted a large number of athletes from various categories. As at March 24, 1,111 athletes had registered, submitting 2,821 event entries. The breakdown of registered athletes by category is as follows: – Cadets: 174 – Youth: 388 – Juniors: 270 – Seniors: 279 The registration deadline is set for April 2, and…
By Rosemary Ugiomoh The Nigeria Super Eagles’ recent draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers has left many fans and pundits disappointed, but not defeated. The match highlighted several key areas that require attention and improvement if the team hopes to achieve their goal of qualifying for the World Cup. One of the most glaring issues was the team’s lack of clinical finishing. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, the Super Eagles failed to capitalize on them, a recurring problem that has plagued the team for some time. To overcome this, the team must work on converting chances into…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Marking a crucial win in their World Cup qualifying campaign. This historic triumph not only revives Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but also showcases Osimhen’s growing reputation as one of the most clinical strikers in international football. Osimhen’s goals were a testament to his exceptional skill and finishing ability. His first goal was a textbook poacher’s finish, courtesy of Ademola Lookman’s precise cross. The second goal highlighted his relentless high-pressing skills, as he intercepted a Rwandan pass before calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. The win was also a testament to the…
By Rosemary Ugiomoh 41-year old two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist,and Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister, Kirsty Coventry, has been elected as the IOC’s 10th president. This milestone marks a groundbreaking moment for women and Africa in sports leadership. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Coventry began swimming at the age of 2 and quickly rose to prominence, earning seven Olympic medals, including two golds, four silvers, and one bronze. Her impressive athletic career paved the way for her transition into sports administration. Coventry’s election as IOC president is the culmination of her dedication to the Olympic movement. She has been an IOC member since…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Renowned football coach, Kadiri Ikhana is offering opportunity to talented youths to reach great heights in the world of sports, specifically football. Ikhana through his academy, Kadiri Ikhana Academy in Auchi, Edo State is commencing open screening program for youths development. Children under the ages of 12,14 and 16 years are expected to join others at the Auchi Polytechnic sports complex on friday 7th march at 4pm for registration. The screening exercise commences at 8am and 4pm respectively at the same venue, on saturday 8th march . The screening continues every weekend till talents are discovered .This…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH In a stunning display of speed and agility, Nigerian athletic sensation Tima Godbless achieved a remarkable feat at the prestigious Tyson Invitational. The Bayelsa state-born sprinter clocked an impressive personal best of 7.08 seconds in the 60m final, securing the fastest time of the meet and catapulting her to third place globally. This outstanding performance marks a significant milestone in Godbless’s career, propelling her to top all-time rankings. As the NCAA season unfolds, Godbless is poised to build on this momentum, promising even more thrilling performances from this talented young athlete. With her sights firmly set on…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Simidele Adeagbo, the Nigerian athlete who’s taking the winter sports world by Storm is ready to take on Lillehammer’s icy slopes in Monobob World Cup. Adeagbo, a trailblazing Nigerian athlete who has etched her name in the annals of sports history as the first African competitor in Bobsleigh at the prestigious BMW IBSF World Championship in Winterberg, Germany. This groundbreaking achievement marked a significant milestone not only for Nigeria but for the entire African continent. Adeagbo’s journey to the top of the bobsleigh world began with her remarkable performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she made…
Nasarawa State Gov. Sule To Host Next Edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament Nasarawa State will host the 2025 edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament. Announcing this in Abuja the General Coordinator of the tournament Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu) said having stabilized the tournament in Abuja, it is time to take the tournament round all the other states in the North Central geopolitical zone of the country. He said that Nasarawa State has supported Nasarawa United to the tournament right from the onset, and will be given the opportunity to host the tournament first after FCT. Confirming the readiness of…