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

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...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: CAF selects Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin Republic clash

by Ibikunle Salako

30 August 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Egyptian official Amin Mohamed Omar as the referee for Nigeria’s upcoming match against Benin Republic in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo next Saturday. The 38-year-old, who has been a FIFA referee since 2017, made his debut in the Egyptian Premier League in 2013. He officiated AFCON 2023 opening match between Ivory Coast...

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles defeat South Africa on penalties to reach eighth final

Nwabali: Nigerian goalie signs new Chippa United contract, gets captain armband

by Ibikunle Salako

30 August 2024

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has signed a new three-year contract to remain with South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) club, Chippa United, the club announced on Thursday. Nwabali, who was recently named to the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, has also been handed the captain's armband by head coach Kwanele Kopo. Chippa revealed the...

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: D’Tigress begin title defence with win over DR Congo

Basketball: Nigeria’s D’Tigress jump to eighth in latest FIBA rankings

by Ibikunle Salako

30 August 2024

Nigeria's women's basketball team, the D'Tigress, have taken a big leap in the latest world rankings released by the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) on Thursday. The Rena Wakama-led side are now ranked eighth in the world thanks to a historic showing in the women's basketball tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The D'Tigress, who were ranked lowest heading in the Olympics, have moved...

Done Deal: Enyimba sign Clinton Jephta from Niger Tornadoes

by Bayo Adegboyega

29 August 2024

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Enyimba have completed the signing of striker Clinton Jephta from Niger Tornadoes, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old, who has put to paper, joins the People's Elephants after scoring eight goals and providing three assists for Tornadoes in the NPFL last season. 🚨Deception won't win the game, but Jeptha Clinton will! 😏 Welcome to Enyimba FC, Jeptha! 🐘 You're now part of...

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

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: CAF selects Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin Republic clash

Nwabali: Nigerian goalie signs new Chippa United contract, gets captain armband

Basketball: Nigeria’s D’Tigress jump to eighth in latest FIBA rankings

Done Deal: Enyimba sign Clinton Jephta from Niger Tornadoes

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