Team Nigeria raked in 12 gold medals — the country’s highest haul in the history of the CWG – 9 silver, and 14 bronze medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham to clinch seventh position on the leaders’ table Athletics fetched the most medals for Nigeria with 10 podium finishes, followed by wrestling...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reversed its decision to withdraw the national teams from participating in international basketball competitions. The reversal was announced by Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports development, yesterday in Abuja. Recalled that on May 12, the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, announced President Muhammadu Buhari’s...
Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles held their first training session in Abuja on Sunday night ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe. The training which was held at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja started at about 5.30pm, with most...
Real Madrid have questioned Uefa’s decision to hold the Champions League final at the Stade de France and called for answers on the chaotic scenes outside before kick-off. The European governing body announced on Tuesday a comprehensive and independent review would be established to examine the access issues that led to fans being crushed and...