Many success stories have risen from the world of sports, some on the international scene and others domestic, but only a few can be as inspiring as the story of Nigeria and Africa’s No. 1 men’s badminton player, Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori. The 27-year-old star, who is currently at the top of his game and ranked 104 in the world, has risen from the struggles of his...
The FIBA rankings did not come into play on Monday as Nigeria’s D’Tigress, the lowest-ranked side in the women’s basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recorded one of their biggest ever wins as they saw off Australia 75-62 in their opening game. The Rena Wakama-led side stunned the Opals, who are ranked fourth in the FIBA Power rankings, to record their first win in the...
The South Africa women's Sevens rugby team suffered heavy defeats in their opening two group games at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday. The Blazeboks faced Australia in their first Group B game and were pummelled 34-5. 🏉 Final whistle#TeamSA #ForMyCountry #Olympics pic.twitter.com/DGE4WTjraT — Team South Africa (@OfficialTeamRSA) July 28, 2024 Maddison Levi had five tries for the Aussies and Faith Nathan with one while...
Carlik Jones scored 19 points as the South Sudan men's basketball team rallied to beat Puerto Rico 90-79 for their first-ever win in their maiden outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Puerto Rico led all through the first half of the contest, but top scorer Jose Alvarado left the court after sustaining an ankle injury. Although he returned in the third quarter and finished with 26...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take world champions Spain on Sunday in their second Group C encounter in the women’s football event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The record African champions suffered a 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their opening match on Thursday, with Gabi Nunes’ first-half goal separating both teams while Spain fought hard for a 2-1 win against Japan. Sunday’s match at Stade de...
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