Author: SportsIntel
An early finish from star forward Asisat Oshoala proved to be the decisive goal in the Super Falcons vs Zambia WAFCON group-stage encounter in Rabat, securing all three points for 10-woman Nigeria. Despite playing over half the contest with ten players, 10-time African champions survived the numerical disadvantage to put their tournament back on track. Nigeria’s early pressure paid off in the 8th minute when Oshoala latched onto a sharp pass inside the box, finishing past the keeper with composure to give the defending champions a well-deserved one-nil lead. The Super Falcons vs Zambia game took a dramatic turn in…
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi produced a championship-winning throw of 21.07m to claim the men’s shot put gold medal, kicking off a sensational session of Glasgow 2026 athletics for Nigeria. The Nigerian star edged out New Zealand’s Tom Walsh, who settled for silver with 21.03m, in one of the closest field event contests of the Games. England’s Scott Lincoln completed the podium after throwing 20.99m to take bronze. Enekwechi’s winning effort proved enough to separate him from a world-class field, with just four centimetres dividing the top three finishers in a thrilling final. South Africa’s Aiden Smith placed fourth with 20.31m, while India’s…
Ruth Asuquo Nyong delivered a spirited performance to claim the silver medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. Nyong’s determination led her to finish with a combined lift of 168kg to secure Nigeria’s place on the podium. India’s Mirabai Chanu Saikhom claimed the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 190kg, while Malaysia’s Irene Jane Henry settled for bronze with 167kg. Nigeria’s 3X3 team suffered a third defeat in four games, losing 18-21 to Scotland before defeating Guyana in a classification game to round up. Commonwealth Games 2026: Boxing In A Free Fall Half of the country’s six-man…
A boxing night belonging to an award-winning movie in Saudi Arabia: a fall and a rise, a win and a sobering moment to remember what was lost in the past, defining the Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga fight. Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua overcame two shock first-round knockdowns to deliver a stunning second-round knockout victory over Kristian Prenga on Saturday night, capping off a deeply emotional ring return in Saudi Arabia. It’s AJ’s first fight since he was in a car accident in Nigeria last December. In that accident, he lost two of his team members, whom he called brothers.…
Team Nigeria made an explosive start to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, racking up six medals, including three gold and three silver, on Day 1 of competition. The reigning Paralympic and Commonwealth champion broke her own world record with a sensational lift of 172kg on her second attempt before returning to lift an incredible 175kg on her final attempt. Her remarkable performance earned her 134.8 points and Nigeria’s second gold medal of the Games. Subsequently, she was followed by her fellow compatriot Ferdinand Rita, who claimed Silver with 128.2 points, eclipsing the previous world record of 154kg held by China’s Han…
It’s Déjà vu in Accra as Nigeria U19 boys’ table tennis team repeats history after defending their International Table Tennis Federation ITTF Africa U19 team title. Trailing 0-2 early in the final, the Nigerian squad staged a dramatic rally, mirroring their historic 2025 triumph to retain the prestigious continental championship in Ghana. Kuti Mathew and Atunwon Quadri lost the first two games to GABER Yassin 2-3 and ELSAYED Abdelmalk (03), respectively, as Nigeria went behind 0-2. Subsequently, the duo bounced back to earn Nigeria the win after AGUNBIADE Sultan put the comeback in motion with a 3- 0 win in…
Kayinsola Ajayi defeats World Champion Oblique Seville again to win the men’s 100m at the London Diamond League. The win is Kayinsola Ajayi’s second consecutive Diamond League win, running 9.84s, setting an equal national record and career best. At the Prefontaine Classic, a Diamond League event in Eugene, Ajayi ran an identical 9,84s, beating Oblique Seville to second position. He was ahead of Seville, who ran 9.87s, and Glave on 9.97, a personal best for the English sprinter. Also, this is the third time this season Kayinsola Ajayi has run an equal Nigerian Record of 9.84s. Ajayi dominated a strong…
The Nigeria tennis team promotion to the Billie Jean King Cup Africa/Europe Group II was secured after beating hosts Botswana 2-1 in a thrilling final playoff group game. Success Ogunjobi took out Botswana’s Chelsea Chakanyuka with a brilliant 6-2, 6-4 win to put Nigeria in the driving seat. Later on, Nigerian star player Oyinlomo Quadre came back from a set down and 0-4 in the final set to defeat Ekua Youri 4-6, 6-4. 7-5 and give Nigeria a 2-0 advantage at the BJKCup Africa Group III Qualifier in Botswana. The final rubber, a doubles game, ended in a 2-6, 6-3,…
When the London Diamond League takes place on Saturday, Reigning world 100m champion Oblique Seville and Kayinsola Ajayi will be running in their fourth instalment of a growing rivalry no one ever thought mattered two years ago. Nigeria’s rising sensation, Ajayi, heads into the meeting on the back of a stunning upset at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, where he defeated Seville in a blistering 9.84 seconds. The Jamaican crossed the line in 9.89 seconds, handing the Nigerian one of the biggest victories of his career. The result also gave the NCAA champion Ajayi a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head…
The undefeated Nigeria BJK Cup team secured a spot in the promotion playoffs after completing a dominant 3–0 sweep of Madagascar to top Group C in the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III Qualifier. Nigeria lost only one set in the group stage, winning 8 of 9 sets from three group-stage games. Success Ogunjobi opened the floodgates, coming from a set down to defeat Harena Voaviandrain 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the first game. Subsequently, Oyinlomo Quadre beat Iariniaina Tsantaniony 6-3, 6-3 to extend Nigeria’s lead and hope for a Doubles win to top the group. In the last tie, Oyinlomo…