Author: Jennifer Okoye

Tima Godbless sped to a new 11.09 seconds to set Nigeria U-20 record to qualify for the semifinal of the women’s 100m at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Tuesday morning in Cali, Colombia. 18 year old Godbless, withdrew from the Nigerian Commonwealth Games team and won her first round heat in style by breaking… Continue reading Tima Godbless Breaks 100m 23-year Record At World Athletics Championship

Team Nigeria increased its medal haul at the on-going Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with two podium finishes in the women’s Discus event. Phenomenal Onyekwere Chioma grabbed the Gold medal after series of outstanding throws while another bright light, Amaechi Obiageri finished on the podium with a Bronze medal in the same event.

Team Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has qualified for the final of the men’s 400m hurdles of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. He finished second in the first semi final with a time of 50.38s to book his place in the final. Esther Oshoba also qualified NIGERIA to the quarterfinal of the Women’s 54kg-57kg Featherweight Boxing event… Continue reading Nigeria is gaining more attention in Weightlifting and 400M while Table Tennis Medal struggle continues

Sixteen-year-old Nigerian golfer, Iyeneobong Essien, created an enviable record at the Champion of Champions World Golf Championship Invitational in Northern Ireland by finishing first runner-up. Iyene, as she is fondly called, is one teenager seeking to put Nigeria’s name on the map in the world of golf. She has competed on several continents and currently… Continue reading Sixteen year old Essien makes golf history in Northern Ireland

Nigerian weightlifters have continued to do the country proud in Birmingham, as Rafiatu Folashade clinch another gold medal and set a new record. Nigeria’s first gold at the games was won by Adijat Adenike Olarinoye. Adijat competed in the women’s 55kg. She lifted 92kg in the snatch, and 111kg in clean & jerk, for a total… Continue reading Commonwealth 2022:Team Nigeria win another Gold and a Silver Medal

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has granted special bursaries to Banyana Banyanaof South Africa players. This will allow the players to pursue their studies after recently winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The team won the final in Morocco on Saturday after beating the host nation 2-1 in Rabat. In a… Continue reading University of South Africa grants WAFCON champions Banyana Banyana bursaries

Team Nigeria won its first gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games with Weightlifter Olarinoye Adenike Adijat securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Olarinoye recorded 92kg in the 55kg women’s snatch event in Weightlifting. She lifted 92kg in the snatch, 111kg in clean and jerk, lifting 203kg in total.… Continue reading 2022 Commonwealth:First Gold Medal for Team Nigeria

OluwaTobiloba Amusan registered her name in gold as she broke the 100m Hurdles world record in the semi finals of her event before going on to win Gold in the final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. As she crossed the finish line in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships,… Continue reading World Championships: Tobi Amusan breaks world record and clinch 100m hurdles final Title 

South Africa’s Banyana Bayana defeated Morocco 2-1 on Saturday, in Rabat on Sunday, to win their first WAFCON title after trying to capture the title in four past editions. This has ended a run of five finals without success for Banyana Banyana, who completed the tournament in Morocco with a 100 per cent record, as… Continue reading WAFCON: South Africa Wins First title against Morocco 

Sadio Mane has become the 10th player to win the African Footballer of the Year award more than once. The Senegal captain was announced the 2022 winner at the Confederation of African Football awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday. Mane was in Morocco to collect his award, less than 24 hours after making his Bayern Munich debut… Continue reading Sadio Mane Named African Footballer Of The Year, Asisat Oshoala is the Woman player of the year