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NBA Africa & AFD stage third season of Basketball Experience in Lagos

Over 40,000 students from 54 secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria have benefitted from the strategic partnership of NBA Africa and AFD, France’s public development institution after the conclusion of the third season of NBA & AFD Basketball Experience. The two-day Basketball Experience took place at the National Stadium in Surelere, Lagos and it had dignitaries including General Consul of France in Nigeria, Laurent Favier; AFD Country...

NBBF & Rena Wakama respond to Abi Olajuwon’s payment outburst

by Taiye Taiwo

30 August 2024

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and D'Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama have responded to assistant coach Abi Olajuwon's outburst over unpaid dues after the Paris 2024 Olympics. The daughter of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon, on Thursday, called out the NBBF for not paying D'Tigress coaches after their impeccable outing in Paris where they reached the women's basketball quarter-finals. Olajuwon took to social media to express her...

Osimhen likens Napoli’s UCL dream to Leicester City’s fairytale

‘Osimhen needs Chelsea to stay in Europe’ – Nigerians react to Al Ahli’s €80m offer

by Taiye Taiwo

30 August 2024

Victor Osimhen's transfer situation is still the talking point on social media with Chelsea and Saudi club Al Ahli competing to finalise the deal before the deadline. Al Ahli have reportedly tabled €80m to Napoli with another tempting offer of €40m per season to Osimhen, while Chelsea are yet to match Napoli's asking price for the Super Eagles striker but they have reportedly reached an agreement...

Osimhen: Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG & clubs ciricling for Napoli star

‘Saudi offered Osimhen a refinery’ – Ideye urges Super Eagles star to consider Al Ahli move

by Taiye Taiwo

30 August 2024

Former Nigeria international Brown Ideye has encouraged Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to consider the financial reward he would get if he joins Al Ahli this summer. Al Ahli have reportedly offered Napoli a lucrative transfer fee of €80m, with add-ons to ward off challenge from Chelsea and lure the 2023 African Footballer of the Year to the Middle East. With regards to personal terms, the Saudi...

Ntando Mahlangu of Team South Africa competes in the Men’s Long Jump - T63 Final on day 4 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.

Paris Paralympics: Mahlangu, Tlili, Ugwunma & African stars to watch out for

by Taiye Taiwo

28 August 2024

The summer of sport actions continues with the Paris 2024 Paralympics taking centre stage from August 28 to September 8 in Paris. Thousands of para-athletes will converge in the French capital to compete for top honours, bragging rights and to rewrite history in their respective sports events. Afrosport previews the top African stars to keep tabs on when the Paralympics begins with an opening ceremony on ...

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NBA Africa & AFD stage third season of Basketball Experience in Lagos

NBBF & Rena Wakama respond to Abi Olajuwon’s payment outburst

‘Osimhen needs Chelsea to stay in Europe’ – Nigerians react to Al Ahli’s €80m offer

‘Saudi offered Osimhen a refinery’ – Ideye urges Super Eagles star to consider Al Ahli move

Paris Paralympics: Mahlangu, Tlili, Ugwunma & African stars to watch out for

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