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Algeria set up friendly matches against Cape Verde & Egypt

The Algeria Football Federation has announced international friendly matches against Cape Verde and Egypt in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast next year. The Desert Foxes will begin the October international break with a fixture against Cape Verde on October 12 at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine. Djamel Belmadi's men will then...

Congo-born Ibaka leaves NBA to join Bayern Munich

Serge Ibaka has ended his 14-year stint in the NBA to begin a new adventure in the German Basketball Bundesliga and EuroLeague with Bayern Munich. Ibaka who lasted played in Europe with Spanish team Manresa in 2009, signed a one-year contract with the Bavarians. The 34-year-old will be expected to bring his wealth of experience to Bayern Munich after playing a total of 919 NBA regular...

Nigeria’s Amusan successfully defend Diamond League trophy in women’s 100m hurdles

Nigeria’s Amusan successfully defend Diamond League trophy in women’s 100m hurdles

World record holder Tobi Amusan retained the Diamond League trophy for the women's 100m hurdles after winning Sunday's final in Oregon. Amusan put behind her the disappointing final performance at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest with a Season Best of 12.33 seconds to lift her third consecutive Diamond League trophy. The Nigerian athletics star saw off competition from Puerto Rico's Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and USA's Kendra...

NBA Africa & AFD refurbish basketball court in Lagos Island

NBA Africa & AFD refurbish basketball court in Lagos Island

NBA Africa and the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) unveiled a newly refurbished court at the Campos Stadium in Lagos on Thursday. The refurbishment is part of the partnership between Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience program in Lagos. The project is in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission and it will benefit youth in Lagos and surrounding communities by providing them with more opportunities...

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beat Australia to go top of Group B

WAFCON 2024 Qualifiers: Oshoala, Ajibade invited for Nigeria’s clash against Sao Tome and Principe

Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala, Atletico Madrid's Rasheedat Ajibade and captain Onome Ebi are among the 24 players called up for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe on September 22. The Super Falcons will begin their qualification campaign for a place in Morocco at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos next Friday before visiting Sao Tome and Principe for the...