Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead in US Before MBA Graduation
Nigerian runner Oluwabukola Pereira was shot dead in Ohio days before her MBA graduation. Police investigate the robbery incident that claimed her life.
Category : Athletics
Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead Days Before MBA Graduation
Oluwabukola Pereira, 30, was fatally shot in Ohio during a robbery just days before her MBA graduation. She was a Nigerian athlete and student at Xavier University.
Super Falcons Star Oladipo Named Serie A Best Defender
Shukurat Oladipo, Super Falcons star, named Serie A Femminile Best Defender after stellar season with AS Roma. She also made Team of the Season.
PFL Africa Lagos Debut: Full Fight Card Revealed
PFL Africa announces complete fight card for historic June 13 debut in Lagos, featuring bantamweight and lightweight tournaments plus showcase bouts.
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Nigeria's Accra Athletics Performance 20-Year Low
Nigeria's performance at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra is a 20-year low, with only nine medals and fourth place, according to former AFN board member Dare Esan.
WTT Contender Lagos: Lind, Hashimoto Lead $100,000 Battle
Top table tennis stars including Anders Lind and Honoka Hashimoto compete for $100,000 prize and 400 ranking points at WTT Contender Lagos in Nigeria.
Muibi Challenges Appah for WBO Africa Cruiserweight Title
Nigeria's Lekan Muibi challenges Godday Appah for the WBO Africa cruiserweight title, aiming to become a two-division champion.
Top 15 Highest-Paid NFL QBs in 2026: Dak Prescott Leads
Dak Prescott tops the list of highest-paid NFL quarterbacks in 2026 with a $60M annual salary. See the full ranking of the top 15 earners.
Lamine Yamal to Miss 2026 World Cup for Spain
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is expected to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to a hamstring injury, dealing a significant blow to Spain's chances.
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Igboho, Traditional Rulers Add Glamour to Ibadan Polo Event
Sunday Igboho and traditional rulers graced the 2026 Ibadan International Polo Tournament, marking 120 years of polo in the city with thrilling matches and social activities.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Locations, Schedule, and Teams
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring 48 teams across 16 venues.
Maduka Okoye Wins Udinese Player of the Season
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been named Udinese's Player of the Season for 2025-26, keeping 10 clean sheets in 29 Serie A appearances.
Hearn: Usyk-Joshua III Not Out of the Question
Promoter Eddie Hearn says a third fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk remains possible despite their training partnership, as Joshua eyes a world title return.
Ogazi Sets New National 400m Record of 43.95s at SEC
Samuel Ogazi sets a new Nigerian 400m record of 43.95 seconds at the SEC Track and Field Championships, becoming the first Nigerian sub-44 runner.
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AI Predicts Spain as 2026 World Cup Winner, Top 4 Teams
Artificial intelligence forecasts Spain to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with England, France, and Argentina as top contenders. AI also predicts Golden Boot and Golden Glove winners.
Luba FC Hold Gbagada FC to Goalless Draw in NLO Matchday 4
Luba FC secured their first Nationwide League One point with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Gbagada FC, ending a two-match losing streak with an improved defensive display.
Tobi Amusan Third in Diamond League Opener
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan placed third in the women's 100m hurdles at the 2026 Diamond League opener in Shanghai, clocking a season-best 12.41s.
Bruno Fernandes Wanted Declan Rice at Manchester United
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes revealed he wanted Declan Rice at Old Trafford, expressing disappointment the midfielder joined Arsenal instead.
Amusan seeks Diamond League glory after African win
Tobi Amusan shifts focus to the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League after winning her third consecutive African 100m hurdles title in Accra, aiming to reclaim her Diamond League crown.
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Aya Care Invests in Women's Football League
Aya Care sponsors the Aya Women Socca League, empowering women in Lagos through football. Flying Falcons SC win the championship after a penalty shootout.
Okpekpe Race Appoints Medical Head, Announces Sponsors
Okpekpe International 10km Road Race appoints Dr Adebukola Bojuwoye as medical director and unveils five corporate partners for its 11th edition on May 30, 2026.
Is Anthony Edwards Married? No, But It's Complicated
Anthony Edwards is not married. He is in a relationship with Jeanine Robel and faces paternity disputes with multiple women over four children born between 2023 and 2024.
Poland 2026 Draw: Falconets Learn Foes Friday
Nigeria's Falconets will learn their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup opponents at the Poland 2026 draw on Friday in Lodz. Africa has four representatives.
Confusion Over Events at Coal City Games 2026 Continues
Despite a recent meeting, confusion remains over the number of events at the Coal City Games 2026, with state directors disputing claims of an increase to 27 sports.
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Three Nigerian sprinters reach 400m semi-finals at African meet
Emmanuel Ojeli, Adewale Sikiru, and Samson Nathaniel qualified for the men's 400m semi-finals at the African Athletics Championships in Accra. Nigeria also earned medals in discus and shot put.
Forum Directors Sports Clarifies Reduction of Sports for Coal City Games
The Forum of Directors of Sports in Nigeria explains its support for the NSC's reduction of sports to 20 for the Coal City Games, clarifying misconceptions and detailing the approved sports list.
6 Footballers Who Died of Cancer After Alexx Ekubo's Passing
Following Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo's death from cancer, here are six famous footballers who also tragically lost their lives to the disease.
SportyTV to broadcast NBA free-to-air in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, SA
SportyTV secures three-year deal to air NBA games free-to-air in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, starting with playoffs this week.
Accra 2026: Ashe Disqualified, Chukwuma Shines
Favour Ashe was disqualified for a false start in the men's 100m at the Accra 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, while Rosemary Chukwuma dominated the women's heats.
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Ethiopian Runner Yebrgual Melese Dies at 36
Ethiopian marathon runner Yebrgual Melese has died at age 36 after falling ill during training in Addis Ababa, weeks before a scheduled race in Ottawa, Canada.
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