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Qualifying for OQT is not negotiable- Otis Hughley

By Wale Mustapha on November 13, 2019 News, Sports

As Nigerians eargerly anticipate the commencement of the FIBA Africa pre-Olympic qualifiers, head coach of senior women national team, Otis Hughley says the team is fully focused on the task ahead. After masterminding the team to the 2019 Afrobasket title which has seen the D’Tigress climb to the number one spot in Africa according to […]

Olympic Eagles countenance three points against CIV

By Wale Mustapha on November 4, 2019 News, Sports

Nigeria’s U23 boys have intensified final preparations for this month’s 3rd Africa U23 Cup of Nations finals in Egypt with high expectations of picking the three points against their Ivorian counterparts in Saturday’s opening game of Group B. Head Coach Imama Amapakabo is delighted with the output of his wards at training sessions, which have been […]

Dele-Bashiru, Okonkwo swell Olympic Eagles’ strength

By Wale Mustapha on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

Overseas –based professional players, Tom Dele-Bashiru and Orji Okonkwo have joined the camp of the Nigeria U23 team, Olympic Eagles preparing for next month’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt. Earlier, midfield lubricator Kelechi Nwakali, who captained the U17 National Team to World Cup glory in Chile four years ago, had rejoined […]