In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024 and the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” the NBA Academy Women’s Virtual Program stands as a beacon of empowerment and opportunity for young female athletes worldwide. Launched on Jan. 7, the program welcomed over 50 talented basketball players aged 14-16 from 32 countries. Cinnamon Lister, […]
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have made significant strides in the latest FIFA rankings following their recent campaign in Ivory Coast. Despite their defeat in the AFCON 2023 final under the guidance of Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, Nigeria’s impressive performance in Ivory Coast has propelled them up the rankings. During their time in Ivory Coast, […]
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Elizabeth Oshoba, renowned as Nigeria’s Queen of the Ring, has brought joy to numerous faces by securing victory in the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Featherweight Championship held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Born on December 23, 1999, in Nigeria, Oshoba displayed a passion for sports, particularly boxing, from an early age, setting the stage for […]
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While being a sportsman can be exciting and rewarding, there are also some challenges and difficulties that come with it. One of the sad parts of being a sportsman is the possibility of suffering from injuries. Sports injuries can range from minor sprains and strains to more serious injuries such as broken bones, concussions, and […]
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Nigerian athletes made headlines in 2022 with notable accomplishments on both the national and international stages. Both young and seasoned athletes broke records and took home awards. In this article, BOUNCE profiles five young athletes that are poised to become household names and unseat the masters of their respective sports. 1) Stella Ayanleke […]
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Nigeria internationals Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have been painting the Italian Serie A with goals this season, spearheading their respective teams aims. The Nigerians have already scored in five straight league games in 2023, more than any other player in Europe’s top five divisions this year. I think this is a positive and […]
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Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, benefits from a sizable, active, and youthful population that accounts for more than 65 percent of its total population. Unfortunately, Nigeria’s economy hasn’t aided many’s development on either an economic or psychological level, which has caused people to emigrate forcibly to other nations in pursuit of greener pastures. This […]
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After becoming a free agent, Francis Ngannou of Cameroon formally relinquished the heavyweight championship of the UFC. Since he successfully defended his title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 in January 2022, the 36-year-old hasn’t competed inside the Octagon. According to UFC Stats, The Predator amassed a 17-3 record while competing for the company. He […]
While 2022 might have thrown everything it could in the way of women’s football in Nigeria, players fought to help maintain the reputation of the nation on the international scene. All the players on this list are eligible to represent the Super Falcons of Nigeria on the international scene and will be hoping to have […]
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One of the most popular sports in the world is regarded to be football. It is true that football enthusiasts from all over the world are constantly thrilled when a tournament or league is in session due to its exhilarating gameplay. Today, this sport has captured the attention of many nations. This explains why there […]
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2023 promises to be a huge year for sports as several major competitions are anticipated. The big sporting events are important for athletes who spend their entire lives training hard to succeed in these competitions and proudly represent their nation. In addition to these annual events, a number of significant sporting occasions, such as […]
The year 2022 was a disastrous one for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they failed to live up to the expectations of the many football lovers in the country. Nigeria is one of the household names in African football but they have seen their reputation regress following fruitless outings in the different competitions they’ve […]
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