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Paris 2024 Olympics: Team Nigeria captain, Opeyori ready to conquer badminton opponent
Nigeria’s badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has declared his readiness to compete for honours at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The athlete, Opeyori, who took to social media to express his readiness for the clash with Kuenzi, will begin his medal quest against Switzerland’s Tobias Kuenzi at La Chapelle Arena on Tuesday (today). The 27-year-old will be making […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Super Falcons solid vs Spain, must start scoring goals – Oshoala
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala was satisfied with the team’s performance in the 1-0 defeat to Spain but claimed they must work on their finishing. Alexia Putellas’ brilliant late free kick separated both teams in a keenly contested Group C tie at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiwendu Ihezuo were […]
Arsenal make Osimhen contact
The Nigeria international has been in scintillating form since joining the Italian side from Lille in 2020, netting 76 times in all competitions. His goal-scoring prowess has not gone unnoticed, with several Premier League heavyweights keeping tabs on the 25-year-old striker who has also garnered attention from Real Madrid and French giants Paris Saint-Germain. […]
EPL: Mikel Obi names two Chelsea players that dominate every team except Man City
Mikel Obi was speaking on his podcast, reacting to Blues’ manager Enzo Maresca’s handling of Enzo’s racism controversy. Maresca defended the Argentina midfielder after he posted a clip of his teammates singing offensive chants about French players. The incident occurred during the celebration of their Copa América victory.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Super Falcons begin medal quest against Brazil
The encounter slated for the Matmut Atlantique Stadium, Bordeaux, will kick-off at 6pm. The Super Falcons are back to the Olympics after a 16-year absence. Tonight’s encounter will be the third meeting between Nigeria and Brazil. Brazil won their first meeting 4-3 at the 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The South Americans also claimed a 3-1 victory […]
Paris 2024: D’Tigress face Japan in last friendly game
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will square up against Japan in their final friendly game ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Rena Wakama’s side lost to Germany and Serbia in their first two friendlies. D’ Tigress lost 77-63 against the Germans, while they fell 70-62 to Serbia The West Africans will look to secure a morale boosting win against […]
Adeleke: The face of modern Ireland eyes Olympic glory
Rhasidat Adeleke hopes to become the first Irish female to win an Olympic athletics gold in Paris, an achievement that would provide a fitting riposte to racists who have targeted her for online abuse. Born and raised in Ireland to Nigerian parents, Adeleke, 21 years old, heads to Paris as the European 400 metres silver […]
Injured Simon returns to training in Nantes preseason
Simon and Nantes are preparing for the new Ligue 1 campaign in their training camp in Zell Am See, Austria. In a video posted on the club’s official YouTube account, the camera was trained on Simon and teammate Matthis Abline as they went through training drills and team bonding sessions inside the Nantes camp. The […]
Transfer: Amuneke endorses Osimhen’s move to PSG
Ligue 1 champions, PSG are currently working on a deal to sign Osimhen this summer. The Nigeria international has a €130m release clause in his contract. Amuneke, who gave Osimhen his international breakthrough at the U-17 level, stated that a move to PSG will help the forward’s career. Amuneke declared PSG are a big team who play […]
Falcons land in France today ahead Olympics opener
Quarter-finalists in the women’s event of the 2004 Olympic Games Nigeria are scheduled to arrive in the French city of Bordeaux on Thursday night as the countdown begins for their first outing at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years. The nine-time African champions, who must negotiate an interesting group that also includes Brazil, […]