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2016 Olympics: Oliseh to analyse two Nigeria games for FIFA

Former coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, will be on punditry duties for two of Nigeria's group games at the 2016 Olympics this month.

No jamboree trip to Rio Olympics - Buhari tells lawmakers, government officials

NAN also reports the minister assuring Nigerians of Team Nigeria's capability to win at least five medals at the 2016 Olympics following the ministry's request of additional N2 billion for the country's participation in the Games.

Nigeria ranked 7th most successful African nation at Olympics

Team Nigeria has been ranked 7th most successful African nation at the Olympics. This was confirmed ahead of the official opening ceremony of this year's Games in Rio, Brazil, according to a list compiled by BBC Africa.

COVID-19: FIFA raises age limit for Tokyo Olympics to 24

FIFA has raised the age limit for the men's football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics to 24. The competition is usually for U-23s, but the world football governing body has made the change, following the postponement of the Games.

Three Nigerians create records at Rio Olympics

At least three Nigerian athletes in the ongoing Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games created records of sorts that will be cherished in a longtime to come.

Protests shake Rio hours before opening Olympics gala

Thousands of Brazilians angry at political upheaval, corruption and the cost of the Rio Olympics blocked traffic in protests Friday ahead of the gala opening ceremony.

Olympics: Why Mikel was named Team Nigeria captain

the final - at the Beijing 2008 Games.

Sports betting firms offer lower odds for D'Tigers after wins over USA, Argentina

Australia will also be Nigeria's first opponent at the Olympic Games, with the Group B game taking place in Saitama on July 25.

Mohammed Salah wanted at Egypt's 2024 Olympics team

Liverpool have already rejected one request for Salah to play at the Olympics, doing so in 2021 for the Tokyo edition.

Breaking: Pele out of Olympic flame lighting

Brazil football legend Pele said poor health will prevent him from lighting the Olympic cauldron at the Games' opening ceremony on Friday as he had hoped to do.

12th African Games: What Buhari told Team Nigeria

President of the NOC, Habu Gumel, said it was the first time the Africa Games would be used as a qualifiers for the Olympics.

Why Nigerian Athletes May Be Barred From Paris 2024 Olympics

"Nigeria's flag will not be flown at regional, continental and World Championships, and events, organised by major event organisations (other than the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games), until the reinstatement conditions set out below are

Paris 2024: Amusan, Nathaniel Qualify For Olympic Games

Last December, World Athletics had revealed the pathway to qualify for athletics at Paris 2024, including the entry standards athletes will need to achieve Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to secure her place at the Games.

FIBA World Cup: D'Tigers qualify for 2020 Olympics

Both teams finished with three wins from five games, but Nigeria got the ticket with better points difference.

BREAKING: Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping violations

Okagbare, who has an Olympic silver medal in the long jump from the 2008 Beijing Games, was provisionally suspended before the 100 metres semi-finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last year.

MANY GOALS FOR THE WEEKEND

The current champion Lille is coming to Paris, Roma will meet Milan at the Olympics, while the Red Devils will travel to London to visit Tottenham. Choose from 40 different games. Make a winning combination.

Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria's Enekwechi qualifies for men's shot put final

Nigeria's Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has qualified for the men's shot put final at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. Enekwechi launch hit a mark of 21.16m.