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Nigerian Basketball Team Gets Rally Cry for Africa League
Sports20h ago

Nigerian Basketball Team Gets Rally Cry for Africa League

Nigeria's MakTown Flyers are heading to Morocco for the Basketball Africa League Championship with a powerful message of support from basketball promoter Igoche Mark. The league champions are ready to represent their nation on the continental stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Hosts Africa's First Women's Rugby League All-Stars
Sports1d ago

Nigeria Hosts Africa's First Women's Rugby League All-Stars

Women's rugby league is making history in Africa as five nations unite for a groundbreaking exhibition match in Lagos. Nigeria's Green Falcons, fresh off winning silver at the World Series, will face the continent's best players on April 19.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
DRC Returns to World Cup After 52-Year Wait
SportsApr 6

DRC Returns to World Cup After 52-Year Wait

The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence from the world's biggest sporting stage. Fans across the nation are celebrating the Leopards' historic achievement.

France 24 English2 min read
Young Athletes Break Records at Nigeria Track Meet
SportsMar 27

Young Athletes Break Records at Nigeria Track Meet

Nigeria's MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays kicked off in Jos with dozens of youth and junior athletes setting personal bests and season records. The track meet showcases the next generation of African sprinting talent.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Eastern Cape Defends Beach Wrestling Crown at J-Bay
SportsMar 19

Eastern Cape Defends Beach Wrestling Crown at J-Bay

South Africa's newest sport is taking off as 239 wrestlers head to Jeffreys Bay for the country's second national beach wrestling championship. The Eastern Province team returns to defend their title and cement the coastal region as the heart of this growing discipline.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Nigeria's Women Win World Relays Spot on Home Soil
SportsMar 8

Nigeria's Women Win World Relays Spot on Home Soil

Nigeria's women's 4x400m relay team just punched their ticket to the World Relays Championship, and it's happening in Africa for the first time ever. The historic qualification came at the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, where veteran runners and rising stars proved they belong on the world stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
FIFA to Model African Youth Programs on Morocco's Success
InnovationFeb 23

FIFA to Model African Youth Programs on Morocco's Success

Morocco's youth football development program has impressed FIFA so much that the organization plans to replicate it across Africa. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation earned the recognition after two FIFA inspection visits revealed exceptional training methods and infrastructure.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Dakar 2026: Africa's First Youth Olympics Just 270 Days Out
SportsFeb 8

Dakar 2026: Africa's First Youth Olympics Just 270 Days Out

Senegal is making history as preparations surge forward for Africa's first-ever Youth Olympic Games this October. With venues nearly complete and 6,000 volunteers mobilizing, the continent is rallying behind young athletes who will compete in Dakar.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Arsenal Reaches Final, AS FAR Makes African History
SportsJan 28

Arsenal Reaches Final, AS FAR Makes African History

Arsenal's 6-0 victory over AS FAR sends them to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup final, but the real story is AS FAR's historic run as the first African women's club to compete at this level. The Moroccan champions proved African football belongs on the world stage.

Morocco World News2 min read
Roc Nation Launches Free Youth Soccer Tournament in Ghana
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Roc Nation Launches Free Youth Soccer Tournament in Ghana

Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports International is bringing 10 elite youth soccer teams from five African nations to Ghana for a free tournament that could open doors to European clubs. The weeklong event in February 2026 aims to spotlight African talent while giving back to local communities.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Nigeria's Enekwechi Wins Polish Shot Put Season Opener
SportsJan 27

Nigeria's Enekwechi Wins Polish Shot Put Season Opener

Nigerian shot put champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi started 2026 with a commanding victory at Poland's Orlen Cup, throwing 20.82 meters to claim his first win at the event after two straight second-place finishes. The two-time African champion is building momentum toward major championships this year.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's Super Falcons Claim 5 Spots on Africa's Top XI
SportsJan 26

Nigeria's Super Falcons Claim 5 Spots on Africa's Top XI

Nigeria's women's football team is dominating continental recognition, with five Super Falcons stars named to the prestigious 2025 IFFHS Africa XI. The selection cements Nigeria's position as a powerhouse in African women's football.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Niger Delta Games Eyes Future Olympic Athletes
SportsJan 25

Niger Delta Games Eyes Future Olympic Athletes

Nigeria's Niger Delta Development Commission wants to transform a regional sports competition into a training ground for future Olympians. The Games could become a legacy project discovering world-class athletes from nine Nigerian states.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Senegal Wins AFCON 2025 as Broadcast Smashes Records
SportsJan 22

Senegal Wins AFCON 2025 as Broadcast Smashes Records

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a dramatic victory over Morocco, while SuperSport's coverage united millions across the continent. The tournament shattered scoring records and set a new standard for African sports broadcasting.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Nigeria's Super Eagles Score Bronze and 14 Goals at AFCON
SportsJan 22

Nigeria's Super Eagles Score Bronze and 14 Goals at AFCON

Nigeria's national football team took third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring more goals than any other team and thrilling fans across the continent. The Super Eagles now hold the record for most podium finishes in AFCON history.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's Golden Arrows Beat Algeria 25-23 in Handball
SportsJan 22

Nigeria's Golden Arrows Beat Algeria 25-23 in Handball

Nigeria's handball team kicked off 2026 with a thrilling 25-23 win over Algeria at the Africa Men's Handball Nations Cup in Rwanda. The victory marks Nigeria's second win against Algeria in two weeks, building momentum for the nation's athletes on the continental stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Senegal Wins Second AFCON Title in Thrilling Final
SportsJan 19

Senegal Wins Second AFCON Title in Thrilling Final

Senegal claimed their second African Cup of Nations championship with a 1-0 victory over Morocco in a dramatic final that showcased resilience, courage, and sportsmanship. The win marks another continental triumph for the Lions of Teranga, just four years after their first title.

Morocco World News2 min read