Joshua, a former unified heavyweight champion, is regaining form after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk. Since then, the British-Nigerian has secured three consecutive stoppage victories over Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou. The 33-year-old will be looking to extend that streak when he faces Dubois live on Sky Sports Box Office. Many in the […]
The team could not shake off the shock of being initially denied visas by the South Africa Consulate in Abuja and the jetlag, as they lost 70-57 to champions Egypt in their Group B opener on Thursday morning. Junior D’Tigers made their North African opponents sweat for victory by finishing the first quarter in the […]
The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday’s attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said she was targeted after returning home from church. A report filed by a local administrator alleged the athlete and her ex-partner had been wrangling over […]
Thousands of Galatasaray fans gathered at the Istanbul Airport, Turkey, to welcome Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, with enthusiasm and excitement . Osimhen was met with cheers and chants on arrival and he appeared thrilled as fans sang and chanted his name, creating a memorable moment. The warm reception marked the beginning of Osimhen’s loan […]
This decision has jeopardised Nigeria’s trip to the biennial tournament starting in South Africa today, with Nigeria billed to face Egypt in Pretoria later in the day. The players, who trained and camped in Abuja on return from Abidjan, are in total shock, tears, and pain as they watch their dreams of being at the […]
In a game where goal-scoring opportunities were far reaching, it was the Nigerian girls that made the most of theirs deep into stoppage time at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Bogota. Forward, Mary Mkpa could have ended with a brace had she had enough precision. Despite the early promise by the Falconets, it was the […]
At the King Power Stadium, Ndidi’s creative moment came as he set up Facundo Buonano for Leicester’s consolation goal. The Foxes had fallen behind to goals from Amadou Onana and Jhon Duran before Ndidi’s assist gave them a glimmer of hope. However, the Nigerian midfielder was replaced by Bobby De Cordova-Reid one minute from time […]
Nigeria’s para-badminton players, Bolaji Eniola and Chigozie Nnanna, have progressed to the quarterfinals of the event at the ongoing Paralympics in Paris after winning their second games. Competing in the women’s singles, Eniola continued her impressive form, defeating Australia’s Celine Aurelie Vinot 2-0 ,21-8, 21-14, her second consecutive win, securing her place in the quarterfinals […]
World number three and 2022 champion Alcaraz lost 6-1, 7-5, 6-4, ending his bid to become only the third man in the modern era to win the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open in the same season. Alcaraz had made at least the quarter-finals in his three previous appearances in New York and Thursday’s defeat […]