South African sprint star Akani Simbine has finally broken his long standing medal drought, securing bronze in the 60m final at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing. The seasoned sprinter clocked 6.54 seconds, earning his first ever individual world…
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Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers secure ticket to Angola
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have etched their names in history with a stunning turnaround in the final phase of the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers. After a disappointing first round, where they lost all three games, doubts loomed over their chances of making it…
Nigerian Athletes Shine in Early Indoor Season Performances
The 2025 indoor athletics season is off to an electrifying start, with Nigerian athletes showcasing remarkable performance across various competitions. At the Nevada Invitational, Joshua, the African Under-20 record holder, stormed to victory in the 60m dash with a scintillating…
Adekalu Fakorede: A rising sprinting star at Mississippi state university
In a sport where milliseconds determine greatness, Adekalu Fakorede, a Nigerian freshman, is quickly making his mark in the collegiate track and field scene. Representing Mississippi State University, Fakorede has not only showcased his talent but also set the stage…
Nigerian Collegiate Athletes Shine Across U.S. Indoor Meets Nigerian athletes continue to make remarkable strides in collegiate athletics, with remarkable performances across multiple events during this season’s U.S. indoor track and field meets. At the McFerrin 12 Degree Invite, the…
AFRICAN U-20 RECORD!!! 🔥
Joshua Caleb 🇳🇬 clocking an incredible 6.57s at the Nevada Silver & Blue Invitational, smashing the African U-20 Record of 6.58s set by Ibrahim Meite in 1994! His electrifying run not only crowned him as Africa’s fastest U-20 sprinter over…
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Nigerian Sprint Sensation Samuel Ogazi Signs Historic NIL Deal with Adidas Samuel Ogazi, the 18 year old Nigerian sprint sensation, has secured a groundbreaking NIL deal with global sportswear giant Adidas. A sophomore at the University of Alabama, Ogazi’s meteoric…
Nigeria Unveils Squad for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
The Nigeria Cricket Federation is proud to announce the official squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in Malaysia. Led by captain Lucky Piety, the team boasts an impressive lineup of young…
CAF Awards: Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie and The Super Falcons crowned as winners
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have once again proven their profiency in African football, clinching the prestigious National Team of the Year award at the CAF Awards 2024. This recognition comes as a symbol to their exeptional performance and strength…
Nigerian Athletes Shine as 2024/2025 Indoor Season Begins in the U.S.
Over the weekend, Nigerian student athletes based in the United States delivered outstanding performances as the 2024/2025 indoor track and field season kicked off. From record breaking feats to personal bests, these athletes showcased their brilliance across collegiate and professional…
