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Okonkwo Reveals Wakama’s Halftime Message That Spurred D’Tigress to Victory

D’Tigress captain Amy Okonkwo has disclosed that Coach Rena Wakama’s halftime message played a crucial role in their comeback victory over Mali in...

Tinubu Dispatches Delegation to Cheer on D’Tigress at AfroBasket Final in Abidjan

President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-powered government delegation to Abidjan to support Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as they pursue a fifth...

Ademola Lookman Submits Transfer Request Amid Dispute with Atalanta

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has confirmed that he has submitted a formal transfer request to leave Atalanta. Lookman, in his transfer request on...

Golden Debut: Cyclist Grace Osaretin Sets Sights on Youth Olympic Glory

By Tony Nezianya in Annaba, Algeria Fresh off a gold medal victory at the inaugural African School Games, cyclist Grace Osaretin-Godwin is already...

Unbeaten in 10 Years: D’Tigress Reach Fifth Consecutive AfroBasket Final After Beating Senegal

Nigeria’s D’Tigress has qualified for the AfroBasket final for the fifth consecutive time after defeating Senegal 75-68 in a thrilling semifinal match in...

Adamawa Govt. Gifts Super Falcons’ Coach Madugu House, N50m

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has rewarded Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu, with a three-bedroom bungalow and ₦50 million for leading the...

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Dominates Cameroon, Advances to Afrobasket Semifinals

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made a statement in the Afrobasket quarterfinals, thrashing Cameroon 83-47 in Abidjan. The team’s dominant performance saw...

D’Tigress vs Cameroon’s Lionesses: Battle for Quarterfinals Supremacy

The stage is set for a thrilling quarterfinals matchup at the 2025 Women Afrobasket as Nigeria’s D’Tigress prepares to face Cameroon’s Lionesses at...

JEDO Real Estate Coy Gifts Land to Nigerian Stars Nnadozie, Lookman in Abuja

In a heartwarming display of support for Nigerian sports excellence, Jedo Investment Company Ltd, a renowned estate developing company, has generously gifted plots...

Nigeria’s Lookman’s Frustration Fuels Inter Milan Ambitions

Ademola Lookman’s rejection of a new contract offer from Atalanta has sent a clear message: the 27-year-old is determined to join Inter Milan....

Exclusive: Nigeria’s Stallion Set to Overtake SA’s Springboks in 5 Years, Says Coach Lewis

The Head Coach of Nigeria’s Rugby Senior National Team, Steve Lewis, a Scotsman, has set an ambitious goal: to surpass South Africa’s formidable...

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Joins Galatasaray in Record-Breaking €75 Million Transfer

Galatasaray is set to welcome Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to the team in a deal worth €75 million from Napoli. According to reports...

Table Tennis: Nigeria, Egypt Qualify for 2025 ITTF World Youth Championships

Nigeria’s boys’ U-19 table tennis team has secured a spot at the 2025 ITTF World Youth Championships in Romania after a thrilling victory...

Bayern Munich Completes Signing of Luis Diaz from Liverpool For €75m

Bayern Munich has completed the signing of Colombian forward Luis Diaz from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that could rise...

Exclusive: From Player to Coach: Garba Lawal Eyes Super Eagles Job

In an exclusive interview with a Persecondnews correspondent in Abuja, Lawal expressed confidence that his extensive experience and expertise make him an ideal...

NPFL to Introduce VAR in 2025-2026 Season

The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) is set to take a significant leap forward with the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in...