In a stunning display of sporting excellence, Ogun State has made history at the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), also known as Gateway Games 2024, by securing a remarkable second-place finish on the medals table. This achievement marks the state’s best-ever performance in the competition, surpassing expectations and cementing its growing reputation as a sporting…
In a resounding display of sporting prowess, Delta State has emerged victorious at the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, held in Ogun State. The State’s Athletic Teams demonstrated unparalleled excellence, securing a staggering 122 gold, 95 silver, and 105 bronze medals. The championship win marks Delta State’s fifth consecutive triumph at the National Sports…
Nigerian sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, setting a new meet record of 12.45 seconds. Amusan’s performance eclipsed the previous meet record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018, making it a standout achievement for the 2022 World Champion…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his elation following Galatasaray’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the 2025 Turkish Cup final, a match where he netted two crucial goals. This win not only secured the club’s 19th Turkish Cup title but also underscored Osimhen’s pivotal role in Galatasaray’s quest for silverware. “Playing for Galatasaray is…
Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has blamed the Flying Eagles’ loss to South Africa on the players’ inability to convert their goal-scoring opportunities. Recall that South Africa edged the Flying Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 in a tense semi-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium on Thursday to book a place in the final of the…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The pairing was confirmed after South Africa beat Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 after extra-time in Monday’s quarter-finals. Just like the Flying Eagles, the South Africans have qualified for this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in…
After a promising but slightly below-par start to her 2025 Diamond League season, Tobi Amusan is gearing up for her next challenge at the Shanghai Diamond League on May 3, 2025, The PUNCH reports. The Nigerian world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles will aim to improve upon her fourth-place finish at the season…
Ogun State has produced the highest number of Most Valuable Players invited for the 2025 MTN Champs Season 3 Grand Final, scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, from May 6 to 9 2025. Following an extensive qualification process across various regional legs, the list of the Most Valuable Performers was drawn…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has expressed his desire to see Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen make a move to the English Premier League but has ruled out Manchester United as a potential destination if they fail to qualify for European competition. Speaking on beIN SPORTS during Soccer Sunday Live, Mikel made it clear…
