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Simidele Adeagbo: First-Ever African Athlete at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation World Championship

Simidele Adeagbo considers it a privilege and a huge responsibility to be the first African…

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The Never-Ending Upheavals of the Nigerian Basketball Federation

Nigeria’s basketball woes deepen as D’Tigers struggle in the 2025 AfroBasket Qualifiers. Bottom of their…

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World Scrabble Champion, Wellington Jighere, is Putting Nigeria on the Global Sports Stage

“While we continue to appeal to the government to do better in terms of funding…

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Racheal Kundananji: Becoming the World’s Most Expensive Female Footballer

Racheal Kundananji’s transfer makes her the first Zambian international player to compete in the NWSL,…

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Kelvin Kiptum: A Tribute to an Athletic Phenomenon

As we remember Kelvin Kiptum, we not only mourn his passing, but also celebrate his…

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Côte d’Ivoire Seizes African Cup of Nations Victory Over Nigeria

The electrifying final saw Côte d’Ivoire stage a remarkable comeback, securing a 2-1 win over…

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AFCON 2023: The Differential Teams That Made History

Cape Verde, Angola, Mauritania, and South Africa have been at the centre of performances that…

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AFCON 2023 Semi-Finals: Nigeria vs South Africa, History, Trade, and Rivalry Beyond the Pitch

Beyond the sporting rivalry, Nigeria and South Africa also share a strong bond of friendship…

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Tobi Amusan Breaks African Women’s Indoor Record in 60-Metres Hurdles at New Balance Indoor Grand Prix

Tobi Amusan’s remarkable feat took place at the prestigious New Balance Indoor Grand Prix held…

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Favour Ofili Sets History at the 2024 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston

Favour Ofili achieved a record-breaking run time of 35.99 seconds, thereby breaking Amantle Montsho’s 14-year-old…