Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made a surprise visit to Lagos, Nigeria for a youth basketball programme on Fiday. Giannis was present at Rowe Park, Yaba to engage kids participating in the Youth Alive Basketball Championship. Born to Nigerian parents in Athens, the 28-year-old plays for Greece national basketball team and does not hide his Nigerian heritage. The surprise visit of the two-time NBA MVP to...
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala said she lost in the moment after taking off her cloth to celebrate her goal in Nigeria's 3-2 win against Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. The Barcelona star came off the bench to score the Super Falcons' third goal at the Suncorp Stadium in the 72nd minute. Oshoala capitalised on Australia's defensive mix-up by tapping the ball into...
Nigeria became the first African country to win a match at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 after their 3-2 victory over Australia on Thursday. Goals from Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala with a brace of assists from Rasheedat Ajibade helped the Super Falcons move top of Group B with a superior goal difference above Canada, even though they are level on four points...
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum has warned his players to make the most of their chances in the game against Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup on Thursday morning. The Super Falcons only managed a single shot on target in their goalless draw against Canada last Friday and they need a win against the Matildas to boost their chances of progressing in the competition. Waldrum admitted...
Nigeria are chasing their first win at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 when they face Australia in a Group B match on Thursday. The Super Falcons need to avoid defeat in Brisbane against the co-host country to boost their chances of advancing into the knockout stage after Canada defeated the Republic of Ireland 1-0 on Tuesday. Nigeria's first match in the competition ended in a...
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