Nigerian basketball fans have reason to celebrate as Chimezie Metu, the talented forward for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, has confirmed his commitment to play for Nigeria in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament to be held in Lagos. The announcement was made through the social media account of the D’tigers, where he […]
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Sporting Lagos will play in the Nigeria Premier League for the first time after beating Abeokuta Stormers 2-0 in today’s Nigeria National League Supersix playoff match at Stephen Keshi stadium, earning promotion to Nigeria’s top flight for the first time. SLFC completed the fairytale journey to the Premier League after securing promotion within two […]
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It was a record-breaking season for Victor Osimhen, having led The Parthenopeans to their first domestic title since 1990 and finishing the season as the highest goalscorer in the league. Osimhen was named Serie A’s Attacker of the Year for his incredible performances, becoming the first Nigerian in history to be awarded the honor. Osimhen’s […]
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University football in Nigeria can be traced back to the mid-20th century when universities began forming football teams to participate in intercollegiate competitions. The University of Ibadan, established in 1948, is often credited as being one of the first Nigerian universities to organize football matches among its students. In 1966, the Nigerian University Sports […]
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Nigeria has a rich sports culture and has made significant contributions to the world of sports. Football or soccer, as some call it, is the most popular sport in Nigeria. The country has a passionate fan base and has produced many talented footballers who have achieved success both domestically and internationally. The male and […]
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Basketball has a long and interesting history in Nigeria. The sport was introduced to the country in the 1950s by American missionaries and has since grown in popularity, with Nigeria becoming a major basketball-playing nation in Africa. In the 1960s and 1970s, basketball began to gain traction in Nigeria, with schools and universities across […]
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The D’Tigress story begins in the early 1990s when women’s basketball in Nigeria was still in its infancy. The team’s first major success came in 2003 when they won the African Women’s Championship, which at the time was known as the FIBA Africa Women’s Championship. This victory marked the beginning of a new era for […]
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Money laundering in sports refers to the process of hiding illegally obtained funds through sports-related activities, such as buying or selling a sports club, sponsoring a team or event, or investing in player transfers. There are various ways in which money laundering can take place in sports, such as through the use of offshore […]
Nigerian athletics has a rich history that dates back to the colonial era. During this period, British colonial administrators introduced Western sports such as football, athletics, and boxing to Nigeria, which quickly gained popularity among Nigerians. In the 1940s and 1950s, Nigerian athletes began participating in international sporting events such as the Olympics and […]
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Education is an important aspect of life for individuals, including athletes. In Nigeria, many athletes understand the value of education and pursue academic degrees alongside their athletic careers. The Nigerian government, through its Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, encourages athletes to pursue education alongside their sports careers. The government has also put in […]
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The history of electronic sports, or esports, can be traced back to the early 1970s when computer scientists began developing multiplayer games that could be played on local networks. The first known competitive video game event was held at Stanford University in 1972, featuring the game Spacewar! In the 1980s and 1990s, arcade games […]
Groundsharing refers to the practice of two or more professional sports teams sharing the same stadium or venue for their home games. The history of ground-sharing can be traced back to the early days of professional sports in the late 19th century when many teams did not have their stadiums and had to rent facilities […]
