“This is the time for me to shine, this is the time for me to be the World Champion, for people to know me…” a tearful Cynthia Ogunsemilore couldn’t control her emotions after qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games in the women’s 60kg Boxing event. Cynthia Ogunsemilore won the GOLD medal in women’s 60kg, recording …
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Uprise Flag Football League: Championship Game Features Master vs Apprentice
The championship game of the first ever American Flag Football League in Nigeria, The Uprise Flag Football League will be a game of master versus apprentice as The Chiefs go up against The yellow Trumpets. The championship game will take place on August 6th at the Lagos Preparatory school, Ikoyi, Lagos. After six weeks of …
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Tribute: Jerry Okorodudu Won Many Fights But Lost the Most Important To Nigeria
By Bamidele Johnson Jerry Okorodudu must have faced a few vicious volume punchers as a boxer. None, it’s safe to say, punched him with greater volume and savagery than life itself, which saw penury and grave ill-health deal him debilitating body blows, landing him on the canvas before knocking him out yesterday. Forever. At 64. …
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OFU Fight Night 2: 19-year-Old Fighter Energizes MMA in Lagos
A 19-year-old underdog, Philemon Jeb Junior, delivers a knockout against a more experienced rival to highlight the debut of mixed martial at the One Fight Ultimate OFU Fight Night 2. Philemon Jeb Junior claimed a technical knockout victory over Opara Goodluck at Redbar Lagos in Lekki. The 19-year-old was the underdog against Goodluck, the gold …
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Commonwealth Games: Athletics Hunt for Gold As Weightlifting Deliver More Medals
After yesterday’s medal rush, team Nigeria will again search for more medals across three sports at the commonwealth games. Here’s a recap of day five and a preview of Day six. Commonwealth Games: Athletics Athletics began like a house on fire with a good and bronze in women’s discus. Led by African champion Cici Onyekwere …
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