World number one Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a seventh Paris Masters title with a quarter-final victory over Holger Rune on Friday. Djokovic’s steady performance avenged his previous year’s defeat by the resilient young player, winning 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-4. He now prepares for a semi-final showdown against Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev, who overcame Read More…
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NOC President urges sports federations to use African games as testing ground for 2024 Olympics
In a recent development, Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has urged sports federations to assess their level of preparedness for the 2024 Olympics by utilising the African Games as a testing ground. He emphasised the importance of using the African Games for both qualification and raising awareness for the upcoming Olympics. Read More…
Lagos Women Run 2023 offers increased prize money and empowerment programmes
The organisers of the 2023 annual Lagos Women Run have announced significant enhancements, including larger prize money and empowerment initiatives, to provide participants with a more enriching experience. Tayo Popoola, the convener of Lagos Women Run, revealed the prize money for this year’s event has been raised from N1 million to N1.5 million. In addition Read More…
Novak Djokovic stages comeback to reach Paris Masters quarterfinals
The world’s top-ranked tennis player, Novak Djokovic, displayed his resilience as he fought back to defeat Tallon Griekspoor with a score of 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 on Thursday, securing his spot in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. Unlike his smooth performance in the second round, Djokovic appeared rusty in only his second singles match since Read More…
NPFL and StarTimes sign five-year ₦1 Billion broadcast rights deal to bring Nigerian football to TV screens
In a historic move, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has inked a five-year broadcast rights agreement valued at ₦1 billion with StarTimes, marking a significant step towards restoring the nation’s elite league to television screens. This momentous development was officially confirmed during the contract signing ceremony held in Abuja, where officials from the NPFL Read More…
CAF unveils nominees for CAF Awards 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially disclosed the nominees for the men’s categories of the CAF Awards 2023, which are set to take place on December 11 in Marrakech, Morocco. According to a statement posted on the CAF website, a panel comprising CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends, and selected media representatives from Read More…
Prime Atlantic Squash Open: A high-stakes battle for glory and PSA ranking points
The second edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Open commenced with great anticipation at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos on Tuesday. This tournament not only offers a substantial N2 million prize but also presents a crucial opportunity for defending champions Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez to compete for valuable Professional Squash Association (PSA) Read More…
Super Falcons triumph 4-0 over Ethiopia’s ‘Lucy’ to advance in women’s Olympic football tournament qualifiers
In a thrilling encounter held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Super Falcons showcased their prowess as they outperformed Ethiopia with a 4-0 victory, securing a 5-1 aggregate score. This victory propels them to the third round of the African qualifiers for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The match played out at the Moshood Abiola Read More…
Lionel Messi secures record eighth Ballon d’Or; Oshoala and Osimhen shine
In a stunning feat, Argentina’s Lionel Messi clinched his eighth Ballon d’Or for the world’s best player on Monday in Paris, France. He outshone Erling Haaland, the UEFA player of the year and Manchester City’s treble winner, to claim this prestigious award. Completing the top three best players in the world was France’s Kylian Mbappe, Read More…
Caster Semenya shifts focus to legal battle against World Athletics
Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya has set a new direction for her career. Her primary goal is no longer to clinch medals on the track but rather to continue her legal battle against World Athletics. She aims to challenge the regulations that require female athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs) to medically lower Read More…