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World Ultimate Championship: Ajayi Debunks Tiredness Rumour
Kayinsola Ajayi says he is not tired and is ready to compete for glory at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
No Show! Nigeria Misses Mixed 4x100m Relay In Budapest
Nigeria misses the Budapest mixed 4x100m relay despite securing automatic qualification in Botswana.
Nathaniel Ready to End Year on a High at Ultimate Championship
Ezekiel Nathaniel targets a strong finish to the season at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship after winning Commonwealth Games gold.
Team Nigeria Begins World Ultimate Championship With Amusan Silver in Budapest
Tobi Amusan won silver in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, while Ella Onojuvwevwo finished sixth in her 400m semifinal.
D’Tigress Thank Tinubu As Presidential Financial Rewards Hit Players’ Accounts
D’Tigress players and officials have received President Bola Tinubu’s outstanding financial rewards following their historic 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket triumph, with players receiving the naira equivalent of $100,000 each.
FIBA Confirms Dates for 2027 Women’s AfroBasket
SEO Summary: FIBA has confirmed July 23 to August 1, 2027, as the dates for the Women’s AfroBasket, with Nigeria’s D’Tigress set to defend their continental title.
NBBF Election: Nigeria Risks FIBA Sanctions Over October Deadline
SEO Summary: Nigeria’s basketball leadership faces an October 15 deadline to conduct the NBBF election, with failure to meet FIBA’s requirements potentially putting the country at risk of sanctions and further administrative uncertainty.
US Open Junior Championships: Ogunsakin Falls to Doig in Second Round
SEO Summary: Seun Ogunsakin’s US Open Junior Championships campaign ends in the second round after a hard-fought three-set loss to South Africa’s Connor Doig, following his historic first Grand Slam main-draw victory.
Kiki Iriafen: The Nigerian-American Star Who Chose Team USA
SEO Summary: Nigerian-American basketball star Kiki Iriafen's journey from embracing her Nigerian roots to choosing Team USA, her reasons for the decision, and her performances at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
US Open: Seun Ogunsakin Claims Historic First Junior Grand Slam Main-Draw Victory
SEO Summary: Nigerian tennis star Seun Ogunsakin made history at the 2026 US Open Junior Championships, earning his first Grand Slam main-draw victory with a comeback win over 15th seed Kuan-Shou Chen.
Nwabali, Okoye and Okonkwo Face Off for Super Eagles Number One Shirt
Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye and Arthur Okonkwo are set for a fierce battle for the Super Eagles’ number one shirt as competition for Nigeria’s goalkeeping position intensifies.
Amokachi Completes CAF A Coaching Licence in Morocco, Boosts Coaching Credentials
Former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi has completed his CAF A Coaching Licence in Morocco, strengthening his credentials as a coach. The Nigerian football legend has previously worked with clubs including Nasarawa United, Enyimba, FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Lobi Stars, while also serving as an assistant coach with the Super Eagles and Nigeria's U-23 team.