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World record holder Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, clocking an impressive 12.29 seconds, just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds to win gold. The bronze went to Grace Stark of the United States, who finished in 12.34 seconds. Amusan, Nigeria’s 2022 world champion, spoke openly about the emotional and

Teenage sprint sensation Samuel Ogazi has revealed that Nigerian officials compelled him to compete in the men’s 400m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, despite carrying a hamstring injury. The 19-year-old, making his World Championships debut, clocked 45.97s to finish fifth in heat three, well below his personal best of 44.41s. The race was won by American Jacory Patterson in a swift 43.90s, with Jamaica’s Rusheen McDonald (44.38s)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has hailed new striker Alexander Isak as “maybe the best in the world,” but says fans will need patience as the club’s record £125m signing is eased back to full fitness. The Premier League champions swooped for the Swedish forward from Newcastle on transfer deadline day, smashing the British transfer record and pushing their summer outlay beyond £400m. Slot, however, warned that the 25-year-old — who

Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are slipping fast after another frustrating draw left the Super Eagles staring at the prospect of missing back-to-back tournaments for the first time in history. The three-time African champions were held 1-1 by South Africa in Bloemfontein. An unfortunate William Troost-Ekong own goal put Bafana Bafana ahead, before Calvin Bassey’s header just before halftime rescued a point. The result leaves

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong following Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein. The Eagles, desperate for a win to revive their qualification hopes, suffered a blow early on when Ola Aina was forced off through injury in the eighth minute. Their troubles deepened in the 25th

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says Nigeria have what it takes to claim victory over South Africa when both sides clash in Bloemfontein today (Tuesday) in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. The Eagles sit third in Group C with 10 points from seven matches, trailing leaders South Africa by six points and the Benin Republic by one. With only three games left, defeat would severely dent Nigeria’s hopes of

The Chief Executive Officer of the E1 powerboat racing series, Rodi Basso, says Lagos stood out as the perfect African host for the competition because of the state government’s strong commitment to clean energy and climate action. Nigeria’s commercial capital will welcome the groundbreaking event from October 3 to 5, marking the first time the all-electric offshore powerboat race will be staged on the continent. The E1 series, which made

Bayelsa Queens booked their place in the final of the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Burkina Faso’s USFA on Tuesday in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. The Prosperity Girls, champions of the 2022 edition, were stunned just two minutes into the clash when Comfort Yeboah punished a defensive lapse between Florence Alexander and goalkeeper Monle Omini to slot into an empty net. Bayelsa

Thirteen players have now reported to the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ekpene as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, nine new arrivals—Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Adebayo Adeleye, and Benjamin Fredericks—joined the camp on Tuesday. They linked up with the quartet of