Nigeria's senior national women's basketball team, D’Tigress, has etched its name in the annals of history with a landmark achievement in the latest FIBA World Rankings. For the first time, an African national team, regardless of gender, has broken into the top 10 of the global rankings.
The African Arm Wrestling Championship is set to take place in Abuja in July. The President of the AFN, Samuel Jackson, has assured of Nigeria’s readiness to host the event and expressed confidence in the country’s athletes. Jackson stated that the team is highly motivated to compete against the best on the continent, particularly long-time rivals Egypt, as they continue to improve ahead of the 2027 African Games in Egypt. While acknowledging Egypt’s significant investment in the sport, Jackson remains optimistic about Nigeria’s ability to compete at the highest level.
The Cross River State Government in partnership SRHD Sports Management say they are ready to make the state’s capital, Calabar, a hub of skating delight come April 2025 as it preparing to host the second African Skating Championship tagged Skate-a-thon 2025. Speaking Daniel Damola, CEO of SRHD Sports Management, the championship is scheduled for April 17 to 19 2025 and is expected to attract over 2,000 skaters from across the continent with capacity to bring a significant improvement to the local economy and boost tourism.“Skate-a-thon 2025 holds tremendous economic potential for the people of Cross River State and Nigeria,” he said.
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Dricus du Plessis solidified his position as UFC Middleweight Champion with a thrilling fourth-round submission victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, held at the Perth Arena.
Folashade Oluwafemiayo has once again made history, breaking her own world record in the women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting category at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The 39-year-old Nigerian powerhouse, who captained Team Nigeria at the Games, achieved a remarkable lift of 167kg, setting a new world record and clinching the gold medal. This extraordinary performance not only showcased Oluwafemiayo's exceptional strength but also solidified her position as a trailblazer in Para-Powerlifting.
Onyinyechi Mark made history at the 2024 Paris Paralympics by securing Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games in the women’s 61kg powerlifting category. The 23-year-old athlete delivered a record-breaking performance, lifting 150kg to not only win gold but also set a new world record.
