(June 4, 2024) 10 Latest Sports News from Nigeria

Here are the latest sports news highlights from Nigeria.

Enugu Rangers' Performance: Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by Sporting Lagos in a Nigeria Premier Football League match, which saw the league leaders drop crucial points.

Leon Balogun's Recognition: Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has been rated as one of the best defenders in the Scottish Premier League by a Glasgow Rangers-based blog, Ibrox Noise.

Cricket Tournament: Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens cricket team suffered a defeat against Kenya in the Kwibuka Cricket tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, but secured a victory against Cameroon in an earlier match.

Super Eagles Preparations: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for their CAF World Cup qualifying match against South Africa. There have been discussions about the players adjusting to the new national anthem.

Odunayo Adekuoroye's Concerns: Nigerian wrestler Odunayo Adekuoroye has expressed concerns about balancing preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games while learning the new national anthem.

UFC Fighter Kamaru Usman: Kamaru Usman, the Nigerian-American UFC fighter, is excited about the growth of mixed martial arts in Africa as the African Knockout Championship (AKO4) is set to debut in Abuja.

Anthony Joshua's Potential Fight: Boxer Anthony Joshua may fight for the IBF world title in September, depending on the outcome of the Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois fight.

NPFL Broadcast Impact: The live broadcast of Nigeria Premier Football League matches has been praised by players and coaches for its positive impact on the league.

Falconets' World Cup Draw: Nigeria's U-20 women's team, the Falconets, are set to know their group opponents for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on June 5, 2024.

Remo Stars Victory: Junior Nduka scored a crucial stoppage-time winner for Remo Stars in their 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars, keeping their title hopes alive.