24 hour nigeria sports news
Here are some of the top sports news stories from Nigeria and around the world, updated 24/7:
Nigerian Sports News
- Super Eagles: Nigeria's national football team has been drawn in Group D of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, alongside Cape Verde, Central African Republic, and Liberia.
- Rangers International FC: The Enugu-based club has appointed Salisu Yusuf as their new head coach, replacing Imama Amapakabo.
- D'Tigress: Nigeria's women's basketball team has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia, after defeating Mozambique 76-64 in the final of the FIBA AfroBasket Women 2021.
International Sports News
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final.
- Cricket: England has won the first Test match against Pakistan, with a 74-run victory at Old Trafford.
- Golf: Collin Morikawa has won the 2021 PGA Championship, defeating Jon Rahm in a playoff.
Other Sports News
- Boxing: Anthony Joshua has announced that he will face Oleksandr Usyk in a heavyweight title fight on September 25.
- Rugby: The Rugby World Cup 2023 has been postponed to 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton has won the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the drivers' championship.
Sports Business News
- Nigerian Sports Commission: The Nigerian government has approved a budget of N1.5 billion for the development of sports infrastructure in the country.
- Dangote Group: The Dangote Group has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Football Federation to develop grassroots football in the country.
- MTN Nigeria: MTN Nigeria has signed a sponsorship deal with the Nigerian Basketball Federation to support the development of basketball in the country.
Sports Opinion and Analysis
- Nigeria's Football Future: Our sports editor, Olawale Ajimotokan, writes about the challenges facing Nigerian football and the need for a new approach to develop the sport.
- The Rise of Nigerian Basketball: Our sports writer, Tunde Popoola, examines the growth of basketball in Nigeria and the potential for the sport to become a major force in the country.
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Sports: Our sports analyst, Segun Ogunjimi, discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sports industry and the need for a sustainable recovery plan.
Stay tuned for more sports news from Nigeria and around the world!