Tag: #TeamNigeria
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NIGERIA WINS BRONZE AT PARA POWERLIFTING EVENT
One podium finish, two strong near-misses — Team Nigeria shows grit on the big stage 💪 Abdullateef Mohammed Awwal has secured a bronze medal in the 59kg category at the ongoing Para Powerlifting competition, earning his spot on the podium during the medal presentation ceremony. Meanwhile, Ahmed Mariam Taiye narrowly missed out on a medal…
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TEAM NIGERIA WRESTLERS AIM HIGH AFTER NAIA GOLD SWEEP
Team Nigeria Wrestling is making waves internationally! Coach Akuh Purity says the squad is ready to keep the medals coming, building on their four-gold haul at the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships in the U.S. The victories earned the wrestlers NAIA All-American honors and spotlighted Nigeria’s rising influence in global wrestling. Akuh credited the…
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I REJECTED FOUR COUNTRIES TO STAY WITH NIGERIA — OLYMPIC LEGEND MARY ONYALI
Despite better offers and treatment abroad, Nigeria’s sprint icon Mary Onyali says loyalty to her country came first—even when four nations tried to lure her away. Five-time Olympian Mary Onyali-Omagbemi has revealed that she turned down offers from four different countries during her illustrious athletics career, choosing instead to remain loyal to Nigeria. The Atlanta…
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BROU LEADS NIGERIA’S CHARGE AT AFRICAN JUNIOR FENCING CHAMPS
Nigeria’s fencing prodigy takes on Africa’s best! Eighteen-year-old Inkosi Brou, grandson of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, will spearhead Nigeria’s four-man team at the 2026 African Junior Fencing Championships in Dakar, Senegal (Feb. 16–20). Brou, Nigeria’s first global fencing medallist, is ranked 13th in men’s sabre and won silver at the 2024 World Tournoi Satellite…
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NVBF PROMISES HITCH-FREE SUPER CUP KICKOFF MONDAY
12 clubs, big stakes, and a new era for Nigerian volleyball The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has assured fans of a smooth and well-organized Super Cup, set to kick off Monday, Feb. 2, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Speaking after Sunday’s technical meeting, Adamu Tenimu, Chairman of the NVBF League Management Committee, said…
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TEAM NIGERIA HEADS TO SCOTLAND AHEAD OF 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
No last-minute rush this time. Nigeria is taking the early-prep route for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes set for a four-week residential training camp in Scotland. The National Sports Commission says the Aberdeen base will help Team Nigeria acclimatise, fine-tune techniques, bond as a team and avoid travel stress before the Games kick off…
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SUPER EAGLES CLINCH AFCON BRONZE, GUMEL LAUDS RESILIENCE
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made the nation proud again, securing the bronze medal at the 2025 AFCON with a commanding win over Egypt. NOC President Habu Gumel praised the team’s grit and mental toughness, noting their strong comeback after a tough semi-final loss. “The Super Eagles have once again showcased the famous ‘never-say-die’ Nigerian spirit…
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NIGERIA CRUSHES PARA BADMINTON AND AMPUTEE FOOTBALL AT WEST AFRICA PARA GAMES
Team Nigeria is on fire at the Abeokuta West Africa Para Games, smashing 15 medals (5 gold, 7 silver, 3 bronze) in Para Badminton to widen their lead! In badminton at Alake Sports Centre, golds came fast in SU5 men, SL4 men, Wheelchair 1 men/women, plus SU5–SL3 XD and SL4–SL3 XD mixed doubles. Coach Olasunkanmi…
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NIGERIA’S PARA POWERLIFTING TEAM TRIUMPH: A JOURNEY OF GRIT AND GLORY
Nigeria’s Para Powerlifting squad made a powerful statement at the 1st West Africa Para Games, clinching 10 of the 15 medals and emerging as clear champions at the Alake Sport Centre in Abeokuta. This victory wasn’t an overnight success—it was the result of relentless training, resilience, and teamwork that started from the competition’s opening day…
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NIGERIA SHINES AT ISLAMIC SOLIDARITY GAMES WITH MULTIPLE GOLD MEDALS
Nigeria is on fire at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, boosting its gold medal tally with stunning wins in Wrestling and the Women’s 4 x 100m relay. Christiana Ogunsanya dominated the 53kg freestyle Wrestling final with an 11-1 victory over Uzbekistan’s Shokhida Akhmedova. The Nigerian women’s relay team Bada Toyin, Ezechukwu Miracle, Omokwe…
