FIBA Ranking: D’Tigress moves up to eighth spot following an exceptional Olympic performance

D’Tigress of Nigeria has risen to eighth place in the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA), Ranking, thanks to their exceptional performance in the women’s basketball competition at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. As of right moment, D’Tigress is the eighth-best squad in the world. No African team (male and female) have ever made…

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Olympics in Paris 2024: Oborodudu advances to the women’s wrestling semifinals

Blessing Oborududu of Nigeria has advanced to the 2024 Olympic Games women’s 68kg wrestling semifinals. In their quarterfinal match, Oborududu defeated her French opponent, Koumba Larroque, 6-2. The African champion had earlier won the quarterfinal match against Linda Morais of Canada. The strong wrestler gave up two points early in the fight, but she caught fire in the…

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Super Falcons exit the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after defeat to Japan

After losing to Japan 3-1, the Nigerian Super Falcons withdrew from the women’s football competition at the 2024 Olympic Games. Japan immediately became the game’s anchor, holding Nigeria back. In the seventh minute, keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie denied the Japanese with an incredible save. Nine minutes later, Osinachi Ohale made a crucial block to ensure Japan…

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