Tag: RIO 2016
All you need to know about Rio Olympics
As the 2016 Olympic Games edge closer, we highlight the things you need to know ahead of the world's biggest sporting event this summer.
Where...
Mikel denies donating to Dream Team
Super Eagles skipper, John Obi Mikel, has denied rendering any form of financial assistance to the national U23 team currently in Atlanta, United States...
Mikel donates N9m to cash-strapped Dream Team
Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, evidently began his role as Team Nigeria captain by donating the sum of $30,000 (N9.4m) to the cash-strapped national...
Mikel excited to lead Team Nigeria to Rio Olympics
Super Eagles skipper, John Obi Mikel, says he is "overwhelmed' to be named Team Nigeria captain to the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Mikel, 29, will be...
Nigeria Best XI to miss Rio Olympics
Nigeria's Dream Team VI are getting set to fly the country's flag at this summer's Rio Olympic football event.
Coach Samson Siasia on Friday announced...
Rio 2016: D’Tigers outclass Argentina in exhibition game
Nigeria national basketball team, D'Tigers, defeated Argentina, 96-92, in an exhibition game played in the United States of America (USA), on Monday.
The African champions,...
Rio 2016: D’Tigers beat China again in warm-up game
Nigeria national basketball team, the D'Tigers, on Saturday, completed a double over host China at the 2016 Stankovic Cup.
The African champions, who defeated their...
Athletics: Okagbare, Ogunlewe shine at All Nigeria Championships
Nigeria sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare, and Seye Ogunlewe were the biggest winners on Friday, the final day of the All Nigeria Championship.
The tournament which...