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August 6, 2021

Team Nigeria end Tokyo Olympics outing as Wrestler Adijat Idris loses 0-10 to Ukraine’s Oksana Livach

The 19-year-old Idris was completely overwhelmed in the round of 16 match at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Tokyo, losing due to technical superiority.

Adijat Idris
August 6, 2021

Ex-Sports minister Solomon Dalung slams Sunday Dare as incompetent, corrupt

Mr Dalung said “The entire drama of shame is avoidable. This is a shame that the country has found itself.”

Solomon Dalung and Sunday Dare
August 4, 2021

Amidst embezzlement scandal, Puma terminates deal with Nigeria

The contract cancellation follows the embarrassing scandal that has pitched the AFN officials against Nigeria’s ministry of youth and sports due to the $2.7 millon kits sponsorship.

Sunday Dare and Puma
August 3, 2021

Nigerian Olympics finalist in ‘wash and wear’ of only jersey as Sunday Dare abandons athletes

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi said he only has one jersey and has to wash it at night in preparation for the next day’s games.

Chukwuebuka Enekwechi
July 31, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Djokovic goes home empty-handed

Djokovic is yet to get an Olympic gold, his best being a 2008 bronze.

Novak Djokovic
July 31, 2021

Okagbare probably bowed to pressure: chef-de-mission

Nigeria did not meet the minimum testing requirements under Rule 15 for 10 athletes.

Blessing Okagbare
July 30, 2021
Nigeria's mixed relay team
July 30, 2021

COVID-19: UEFA okays 13,000 fans for Chelsea-Villareal Super Cup final

UEFA said ticket applications for the August 11 game at Windsor Park have started.

Super Cup
July 27, 2021

OFFICIAL: Manchester United, Real Madrid agree deal for Varane

English side Manchester United has reached reached an agreement to sign French defender Raphaël Varane from Real Madrid.

Raphaël Varane
July 23, 2021

Olympics: German team’s “colour riot” uniform sets tongue wagging

The controversial attire by the German contingent to the Olympics has got many people reacting.

German team