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Maktown, Amazon crowned champions as FIBA Africa Zone 3 Basketball Academies Tournament ends in style

Nigeria, July 8 -- Maktown and Amazon emerged as champions in the boys' and girls' categories respectively, bringing an exciting close to the inaugural FIBA Africa Zone 3 Basketball Academies Tourname... Read More


Ahmed Musa breaks silence on viral car gift rumour

Nigeria, July 8 -- Newly appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmed Musa, has dismissed as false a trending social media rumour claiming he distributed cars to players and official... Read More


Ola Aina signs contract extension with Nottingham Forest until 2028

Nigeria, July 7 -- Nottingham Forest have confirmed that Nigerian international Ola Aina has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay at the City Ground until the summer of 2028. Aina,... Read More


Official reaffirms commitment to grassroots growth as FIBA Africa Academies Tournament debuts in Lagos

Nigeria, July 7 -- The President of FIBA Africa Zone 3, Sam Ahmedu, has restated his commitment to grassroots basketball development across West Africa as the inaugural FIBA Africa Zone 3 Academies To... Read More


Semi-finalists emerge as FIBA U17 Academies Tournament heats up in Lagos

Nigeria, July 7 -- The excitement continued in Lagos as the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U17 Academies Basketball Tournament moved into its final stages, with the top teams now confirmed for the semi-finals. T... Read More


WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons off to flying start with 3-0 win over Tunisia

Nigeria, July 7 -- The Super Falcons of Nigeria made a bold opening statement at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), brushing aside Tunisia 3-0 in their Group B opener on Sunday in Casabl... Read More


Imaobong Uko accuses AFN of negligence following two-year doping ban

Nigeria, July 6 -- Nigerian 400m athlete Imaobong Uko, recently handed a two-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for whereabouts failures, has publicly accused the Athletics Federation of N... Read More


Nigeria vs Tunisia (LIVE UPDATES): Super Falcons target flying start at WAFCON 2024

Nigeria, July 6 -- The Super Falcons of Nigeria will kick off their campaign for a record-extending tenth Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title this evening against Tunisia at the Stade Larbi Z... Read More


Peter Rufai: Seven unforgettable matches that defined Nigerian legend

Nigeria, July 6 -- For over two decades, Peter Rufai - fondly called Dodo Mayana - stood tall between the goalposts as one of Nigeria's most iconic football figures. His agility, calmness under press... Read More


musan shines again in Oregon, unveils bold new look

Nigeria, July 6 -- Nigeria's Tobi Amusan once again showed why she's one of the best in the world, finishing second in the women's 100m hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday... Read More