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In a landmark achievement, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, secured their first-ever Olympic quarterfinal spot with a thrilling 79-70 victory over Canada on Sunday. This historic win marks the first time an African team, male or female, has reached the Olympic basketball quarterfinals. D’Tigress entered the game knowing that only …

Sports Updates The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have proven challenging for Team Nigeria, with several athletes and teams unable to progress past the initial stages in various events. Boxing – Men/Women:Cynthia Ogunsemilore faced a setback when she was provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance before her opening …

Craig Shakespeare, former manager of Leicester City, passed away at the age of 60, his family confirmed on Thursday. The League Managers’ Association released a statement noting that Shakespeare died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Shakespeare’s career in football was marked by significant achievements, most notably as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant …

By Funmi Ojo Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s flagbearer, and team captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori led the Nigerian delegation at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night. Despite the rain, the ceremony took place along the Seine, with over 200 national delegations sailing past iconic Parisian landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral and …