The African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa) says it has strengthened partnership with the Stag Global equipment manufacturers by signing a two-year equipment sponsorship agreement. The agreement will enable Stag Global to supply equipment for major table tennis events across Africa to them. This is contained in a statement signed by Stag Global Directors Pooja…
In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, Nigerian athlete, Festus Igube, has secured a bronze medal in swimming at the ongoing Invictus Games taking place at Vancouver, Canada. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brig. -Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Sunday in Abuja. Gusau said that Igube, a serving…
The trial of three men accused of the failed extortion of the family of ex-Formula One racing driver Michael Schumacher is set to end with a verdict on Wednesday. Two of the defendants, a father and his son have already confessed at the Wuppertal district court in western Germany. The third, a former security employee…
Nigeria’s table tennis sensation, Matthew Kuti, has been included in the star-studded line-up for the 2025 African Cup, scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27. A statement issued by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) on Sunday, said that Kuti was listed by the Federation due to his growing…
Nigeria has exited the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, in spite of defeating cricket giants Ireland by 6 runs on Wednesday in their final game of the tournament’s Super Six. Nigeria has had an impressive run at the tournament, winning two of five games, losing one and having two others washed out and points…
Germany will be without Vanessa Voigt at the upcoming biathlon world championships in Switzerland because she has to end the season early due to health problems. World championship and Olympic relay medallist, Voigt has rarely competed lately due to a respiratory illness. “After several medical checks, I won’t be competing in any more races this…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The group stage draw was conducted at Mohamed V National Theatre in Casablanca yesterday’s night. The 24 qualifying nations…
Borussia Dortmund have sacked coach Nuri Sahin, the German soccer club said on Wednesday, after Tuesday’s shock 2-1 loss to Bologna in the Champions League. Tuesday’s loss stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions. “Borussia Dortmund have released head coach Nuri Sahin with immediate effect following an internal analysis of recent sporting…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden scored twice and created another goal in an outstanding first-half display as they hammered Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road on Sunday. The comprehensive win moved City to 38 points and into fourth position on goal difference ahead of Newcastle United. But they are still 12 points behind leaders Liverpool, who…
Lawrence Ojaideh, Head of Operations, Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), the organisers of the Nigeria Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFFL) has described the third edition of the league a huge success. Ojaideh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Lagos on Sunday that the edition had given the organisers hope…
