Tag: Sports

2 refugee para-athletes to compete at Rio Paralympics

Two refugee para-athletes will compete at the Rio Paralympics Games which will

FIFA ethics investigator seeks to ban Qatari official

A FIFA ethics investigator has recommended that a senior Qatari official should

RIO 2016: Mikel, Siasia Were Wrong To Have Collected Cash Gift – Lawmaker

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Joe Obinna Ogba

RIO 2016: Mugabe Orders Arrest Of All Zimbabwean Olympic Team

The Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe has ordered the Commissioner General of Zimbabwe

Team Nigeria’s Performance In Rio 2016: Senator Shehu Sani Reacts

Senator Shehu Sani, known for his head on approach to matters has

Former Nigerian Player Collapses In Holland

A former Nigerian player, Pius Ikedia, was reported to have collapsed during

RIO 2016: Nigeria’s Women Relay Team Suffers Terrible Defeat

The Nigerian women relay team at the Rio 2016 Olympics have suffered

RIO 2016: Usain Bolt Does It Again

Jamaican Sprinter, ​Usain Bolt has proved his 'greatest' status as he in

Rio 2016: Athletics coach commends athletes in spite of poor performance

Isaac Ikhaobomeh, an athletics coach on Friday commended athletes representing the country

RIO 2016: Team Nigeria’s Kit Arrives 3 Days To Competition’s End

As the countdown to the end of the Olympics game start and

RIO 2016: Stay Away From Us – Dream Team Rejects Sports Minister

The Nigerian U-23 team at the Olympics holding in Brazil has warned

RIO 2016: Sports Minister Ejects Two U-23 Team Players, 3 Officials

The Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung has ejected two U-23 team players and

RIO 2016: Female Athlete Dives Across Finish Line To Win Gold Medal

Female Olympian, Shaunae Miller, representing the Bahamas has shocked the world with

Sports Ministry Refunds Mikel Obi, Promises Goodies For Team Members

Following the denial of news circulating as regards the substandard welfare of

Rio Olympics: D’Tigers Lose To Spain

Spain won their first game in the Rio Olympics by defeating Nigeria's

Rio 2016 Update: Rafael Nadal Defeats Gilles Simon For The Eight Time

Tennis player, Rafael Nadal has gone past his opponent, Gilles Simon as

For Dream Team IV, its more than formality game

Although the National U-23 team, the `Dream Team IV’ are through to

Why Team Nigeria Wore Tracksuits To Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Nigerian team at the Olympics holding in Rio, Brazil has been

Moroccan boxer held over alleged sex assault in Rio Olympic Games Village

A Moroccan boxer has been arrested by Brazilian police over allegations of

Wrong National Anthem: Nigerians React To Olympics Mix-up

Nigerians are not too happy with the international embarrassment of its Olympic

Buhari Neglected Us – Stephen Keshi’s Son

The son of the former Nigerian National team coach, Stephen Keshi who

Stephen Keshi Finally Laid To Rest

The former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi was laid to rest at

Defending Champions, Niger Flickers defeats Plateau Tigers 3-0

Defending Champions, Niger Flickers on Sunday began their campaign in the 2016

Despite Horrific Injury, Demba Ba Insists No Retirement In Sight

Despite  suffering a horrific broken leg which will knock him out of

Tennis: No denying Serena this time as she equals Graf’s record

It was third time lucky for American Serena Williams as she finally

EURO Final: France, Portugal Fancy Their Chances

To France, the Euro final competition where it will be facing Portugal

Murray outclasses Berdych to join Raonic in Wimbledon final

Britain's Andy Murray tormented Tomas Berdych to claim a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3

Nadal on track to compete at Rio, doctor says

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is recovering well from a left wrist

Venus, Serena through to Wimbledon semi-finals

The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, on Tuesday went through to the

Olympic champion Bolt hopeful for Rio 2016 in spite of hamstring tear

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has suffered an injury scare ahead