Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has declared an afternoon day-off today, August 9, 2024, to honour Letsile Tebogo, the country’s first-ever Olympics Gold medalist in the
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Paris Olympics: Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili denied 100m spot over AFN Administrative Failures
Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, expressed her frustration on Tuesday, revealing that she will not compete in the 100-metre race at the ongoing Olympics in Paris
Family organises 52nd year remembrance for late ‘Thunder’ Balogun
In celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the former captain and coach of the men’s senior national team, Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun, the family of the
Olympics men’s triathlon postponed over River Seine pollution
The Olympic men’s triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the
D’Tigress shock Opals of Australia, secure first Olympic win in 20 years
By Olaniyi Apanpa D’Tigress of Nigeria have beaten the Opals of Australia 75-62 in women’s basketball at the Paris Olympics. Point guard, Ezinne Kalu, produced a
Macron says France is ready to host Paris Olympics
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France was ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes’ Village four days before the
Nigeria drop to 39th in FIFA ranking, Spain, England move up
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped again by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking to place world 39th in the July ranking. In the ranking
Man United sign 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro
Manchester United have bought teenage French defender Leny Yoro from Lille, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. United said they had signed the 18-year-old
Euro 2024: How Spain thrash Georgia 4-1, booked quarter-finals spot
Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams, and Dani Olmo all scored as Spain came from behind to beat surprise packages Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 on
Georgia shock Portugal 2-0, advance to knockout stage
Georgia stunned former champions Portugal 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the knockout stage at Euro 2024 —- their first-ever major tournament. The match was settled
