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With the win, Nigeria takes an early lead in their qualifying group and will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The Super Eagles’ blend of emerging talents, such as Lookman and Osimhen, alongside experienced players like Wilfred Ndidi and Moses Simon, gives the team a balanced and potent attack that can challenge any opponent.

Ugwunwa’s silver medal brings Nigeria’s total medal count at the Games to four. This marks another significant achievement for the 40-year-old, who has now earned three consecutive Paralympic medals.

Ogunkunle’s achievement is a significant milestone for Nigeria, as it marks the country’s first individual medal in Paralympic table tennis since the Sydney 2000 Games, where Tajudeen Agunbiade won gold, and Femi Alabi took bronze in the men’s singles Class 9 event.

Nigerian powerlifter Onyinyechi Mark delivered a stunning performance at the ongoing 2024 Paralympic Games, winning gold in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category. The 23-year-old set a new Paralympic and world record by lifting an astonishing 150kg, cementing her status as one of the world’s best in the sport.

South African goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams has etched his name in history by becoming the first South African to be nominated for the prestigious Yashin Trophy at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards.

Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, one of football’s most prestigious individual honors. The 26-year-old had an outstanding 2023-24 season, playing a crucial role for both his club, Atalanta, and his country, Nigeria.

Nworgu’s silver medal is Nigeria’s second medal at the Paris Paralympic Games, following Eniola Bolaji’s bronze in para-badminton earlier in the week. The country’s Paralympic team has been a beacon of hope after a disappointing performance at the Olympic Games just weeks prior.

The fight against Jake Cornish was closely watched, with many eager to see how Edwards would perform in his first professional bout. From the opening bell, Edwards displayed composure and confidence, using his height and reach advantage to control the fight. Cornish, a more experienced boxer, struggled to find his rhythm against Edwards’s athleticism and precisio

Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s national team, the Falconets, began their 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a thrilling 1-0 victory over South Korea on Monday morning at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo.

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