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Argentina Snatch Morocco Draw, Spain Win Olympic Men’s Football Opener
Cristian Medina scored the equaliser in the 16th added minute as Argentina came from two down to draw 2-2 with Morocco on the opening day of men’s Olympic football action on Wednesday, while Spain edged Uzbekistan 2-1.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Three Super Falcons to feast eyes on as Nigeria Faces Brazil in Olympic Opener
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will kickoff their Group C campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics Women's Football Tournament against Brazil on Thursday
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Omotayo, Edem, others get opponents
As the official draw for the table tennis competitions of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is set to take place today, Nigeria’s trio of Olajide Omotayo, Offiong Edem, and Fatimo Bello will know their first-round opponents when the event kicks off on July 27 at South Paris Arena.
Nigerian stars to watch out for at Paris Olympics
The Olympics is a big deal for Nigerian sports. The country’s first major sports medal came at the 1964 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, where Nojeem Maiyegun won a bronze medal in the men’s light middleweight boxing category.
Guardiola confirms De Bruyne not leaving Manchester City
Manchester City, Manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne will not leave the club this summer amid transfer speculation of the Belgian midfield maestro plying his trade for Saudi Pro League.
Transfer: Osimhen’s move to PSG in danger
This follows the latest round of negotiations between the two clubs, according to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.
Adeleke The Face Of Modern Ireland Eyes Olympic Glory
Rhasidat Adeleke hopes to become the first Irish female to win an Olympic athletics gold in Paris, an achievement that would provide a fitting riposte to racists who have targeted her for online abuse.
Adesanya, Oshoala make ESPN’s best 25 African athletes list
Israel Adesanya and Asisat Oshoala are two of five Nigerians included in ESPN’s list of the greatest African athletes of the 21st century.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress face Serbia in pre-Olympics game
The national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, are to play Serbia in an Olympics warm-up game at the Belgrade Arena, starting at 17:00 GMT (5 pm Nigerian time).
Transfer: Man Utd take decision on Mason Mount
Manchester United have opted against selling offensive midfielder Mason Mount during the summer transfer window.