Monday, June 29

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Favour Ashe Bemoans Mental Stress at African Championships

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe has opened up on the difficult times he experienced at the just-concluded African Championships in Athletics in Ghana, which he believes prevented him from winning an individual medal at the event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ashe…

Favour Ashe opens up on ‘ordeal’ in Ghana

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ashe has revealed the chaotic circumstances that disrupted his campaign at the just concluded African Championships in Athletics in Ghana, admitting that a series of off-track problems left him mentally drained and ultimately cost him a…

Nigeria Squash Federation Steps Up Prep for Canada Tourney

The Nigeria Squash Federation has stepped up preparations ahead of the 2026 World Junior Team Squash Championship scheduled to take place in Ontario, Canada, from July 20 to July 31, with officials expressing optimism about the country’s participation at the…

Nigerian youngsters shine at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos

Nigerian young table tennis players delivered spirited performances and fearless displays on the opening day of the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, leaving fans enthralled by their promise. Elizabeth Emelike, Marvelous…

Muibi challenges Appah for WBO Africa title

Reigning Nigerian and West African light heavyweight champion Lekan Muibi has thrown down the gauntlet to newly crowned WBO Africa cruiserweight champion Godday Appah, declaring his intention to move up a division and become a two-weight champion. Muibi, nicknamed “The…

Police probe killing of Nigerian athlete in US robbery

Police authorities in the United States are continuing investigations into the killing of Nigerian middle-distance athlete and graduate student Oluwabukola Pereira, who was shot dead during an alleged robbery in Lockland, Ohio, days before she was due to complete her…

200 Players Vie for Templar-Adrenale Basketball Selection

Over 200 players are expected in Lagos for the final selection event of the Templar-Adrenale Athlete Development Initiative, one of the biggest grassroots basketball gatherings in Nigeria. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the newly renovated…

Nigeria face familiar foes in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Nigeria have been drawn against familiar foes in Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they will face Madagascar, co-hosts Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau for a place at the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The draw was…

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