Team Nigeria’s journey in Paris—So close, yet so far
On Friday, 9th August, at the Stade de France, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan competed in the first semi-final of the 100m hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Expectations were high …
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Nigeria’s top five potential medal winners are women
With a storied Olympic history that began in 1952 in Helsinki, Team Nigeria has a modest medal tally. For the 2024 Olympics, Nigeria is sending a strong contingent of 87 …
Minister tasks Team Nigeria athletes on victory
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has urged Nigerian athletes to treat the upcoming African Championship in Cameroon as a perfect rehearsal for the Olympic Games in Paris. Mr …
FG calls for private sector participation in sports development
President Bola Tinubu has called for more involvement of the private sector, non-governmental organisations, and international partners in sports development in the country. The President made the call at the …
African Games: Again, Nigerian women outperform their male counterparts in sports
Nigeria’s contingent of 358 athletes recorded inspiring victories at the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. The Nigerian women especially put up unforgettable performances – like Omolara Ogunmakinju’s dramatic relay win …
Amusan, Brume, five other Nigerian athletes chase $50,000 payday in Paris
Nigerian athletes like Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume have an extra incentive to chase gold at the Paris Olympics: a $50,000 prize for gold medal winners. This historic decision by …
Double Domination: Athletics and Boxing showcased Nigeria’s status in Ghana
Team Nigeria secured medals from 20 of the 25 events they participated in at the just-concluded African Games in Ghana. However, two sports truly showcased Nigerian dominance: athletics and boxing. …