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Thierry Henry's next coaching job revealed

It is believed Henry accepted a pay cut to take the new U21 role and is keen to lead them to a gold medal at next year's Olympics Games in Paris.

Lionel Messi and Di Maria Set to Reprise 2022 World Cup Heroics at 2024 Olympic Games

A Potential Olympic ShowdownThe possibility of Messi and Di Maria playing in the Olympics adds an extra layer of excitement to the Paris Games, especially with the football final set to take place at PSG's Parc des Princes.

Mikel Obi disappointed not to carry Nigeria's flag at 2016 Olympics

Captain of Nigeria's U-23 side to this year's Olympic Games, Mikel John Obi, has admitted he was disappointed not to carry the Nigerian flag at the opening ceremony.

Seven Top Nigerian Athletes Who Have Been Banned For Doping

She also represented Nigeria at the 2015 African Games, where she won a gold medal in the 4x400m relay. Vivian Chukwuemeka Chukwuemeka is a shot putter who holds the Nigerian and African records in the event.

Tokyo Olympics: Ese Brume wins Nigeria's first medal

Ese Brume has won Nigeria's first medal at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She won bronze in the long jump event. Brume's 6.97m jumped came just short of 0.3 of Germany's Malaika Mihambo's 7.00m and American Brittney Reese's 6.97m.

FIBA denies Nneka Ogwumike's bid to play for Nigeria after Team USA snub

Nneka Ogwumike's bid to play at the Olympics has again been denied. The Los Angeles Sparks was left off Team USA's Olympic roster, a decision that has been described as arguably the biggest snub in Team USA's history. 

Paris 2024: Nigeria to face Kenya, Zambia, Namibia as Rugby Afrique releases fixtures

Nigeria is hoping to make it to the Olympics after shocking the world in 2014 by qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland with Steve Lewis in charge.

I am not chasing personal glory at Olympics - Etebo

Oghenekaro Etebo has insisted he is not after personal glory and is only interested in leading Nigeria to winning gold in men's football at the Olympic Games.

Mikel to captain Team Nigeria at Rio Olympics

Table tennis star Oshonaike is making her sixth appearance at the Olympics after she made her debut at the Atlanta Games in 1996.

Tokyo Olympics: Nigerian gold medalists to receive $15,000

The Federal Government has announced a reward of $15,000, $10,000, $7,500 respectively for gold, silver, and bronze medalists at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

Super Weekend, Super Odds

The weekend before us will mark the duel between Lazio and Napoli at the Olympics. Also, the winner of the English League Cup will be decided by the duel between Chelsea and Liverpool.

Paris 2024 qualifier: We will use home advantage to beat Falcons - Banyana star, Kgatlana

The reigning African champions must overturn the deficit in the second leg to achieve their ambition of qualifying for the Olympics after missing out four years ago in Tokyo.

'World's Sexiest Athlete' Alica Schmidt announces she's 'taking a break' from the sport after she was banned from Olympics

Despite not competing at the Summer Games, Schmidt gained popularity on Instagram for her videos documenting her experience inside the Olympic Village.

You can't get rich playing for Nigeria - Okocha

The U-23 team playing at the 2016 Olympics, have threatened to boycott games because of unpaid allowances. Okocha has now advised Samson Siasia's boys to take pride in playing for Nigeria, rather than hoping to make money.

See 3 NIgerian boxers who just qualified for the Paris 2024 Oolympics

Three Nigerian boxers joined Cynthia Ogunsemilore, who earlier claimed to have booked their spots at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Four Nigerian Boxers have booked their places in Paris.

Olympic team stranded in USA, we don't have money - Siasia sends SOS to Buhari

"The sports sector is dying and it is adversely affecting the Olympic teams that have qualified to represent Nigeria at the Rio Olympics Games, not just football, but the other (seven) sports that Nigeria will campaign in in Rio.

PSG to block Neymar, Mbappe from Olympic Games

PSG feel the trio would need rest before a short preseason, following their involvement at Euro 2020 and the Copa America in Brazil. Playing at the Olympics (which Neymar and Marquinhos did in 2016), would mean no holidays or preseason.

Panic as ex-Super Eagles star reveals how Bonfere Jo was almost sacked before helping Nigeria win 1996 Olympics

The Nigerian football team won gold at that edition in 1996 having shocked the world to defeat powerhouses Brazil and Argentina in the semis and final respectively in Jo Bonfrere's first stint with the nation.