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  • SIMI ADEAGBO LOOKING FORWARD TOWARDS 2022

    In preparation, for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Simi Adeagbo has her sights getting a medal in Skeleton this time around. Simi explains her current mindset in this new feature article on ESPN

  • Falcons Win 9th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Title

    The Lady Falcons defeated South Africa in the 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) that took place in Ghana. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) organized the event. After both teams went scoreless in regulation, Nigeria defeated South Africa…

  • Ifunanya Ibekwe’s Jersey Retired

    On November 23rd, Ifunanya ‘Ify’ Ibekwe was inducted into the University of Arizona Women Basketball Ring of Honor. Ify played for the Wildcats from 2007 through 2011 where she had a great career. She was the last Wildcat to receive…

  • Okogie Dunk of the Night

    Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Josh Okogie dunks all over the San Antonio Spurs on this play. Okogie finished 12 points (3/4 from three point), 2 rebounds, & 2 assists. I’m sure we’ll be seeing more highlights like in the future…

  • Nigerian Bobsled & Skeleton Federation T-Shirts Released

    The Nigerian Bobsled & Skeleton Federation are now selling t-shirts on their website. There are two different designed t-shirts both for men and women to buy. I like the simple design and excited to see what else gear they release…

  • Giannis Off to A Fast Start To The Season

    Gary Dineen/Milwaukee Bucks   We all thought that this season could be the breakthrough season where Giannis Antetokounmpo won his first MVP award. With only two week into the 2018 – 2019 NBA season, Giannis is proving many of us…

  • Nigeria Run Comes To End at the FIBA World Cup

    In the Quarterfinals matchup yesterday, the USA defeated Nigeria 71-40. Nigeria led after the first quarter 17-9, but the D’Tigress couldn’t withstand the star power on the dominant Team USA squad. Ezinne Josephine Kalue was the top performer for the…

  • Nneka Ogwumike Is Excited About Upcoming Nigeria vs USA Matchup

    On Friday, the Nigeria will face the USA in the Quarterfinals of the 2018 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup. For Nneka Ogwumike this will be a bittersweet game. Nneka is Nigerian, but she is playing for Team USA in this…

  • Nigeria Advances to the Quarterfinals

    The D’Tigress survive a close game versus Greece in the Quarter Final Qualification round today. Nigeria defeated Greece 57-56 to advance to the Quarterfinals in the 2018 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup. Evelyn Akhator was the top performer with 14…

  • Nigeria’s First FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Victory

    The Nigeria D’Tigress earned their first ever victory in the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Nigeria defeated Turkey 74-68 in the second game of the Group Phase round. Sarah Ogoke led the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3…