Sports
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USC Trojan Jazzy Davidson Wins USBWA’ Tamika Catchings of the Year
Summary: Nigerian-American freshman guard Jazzy Omolade Davidson of the USC Trojans has been named the 2025–26 USBWA National Freshman of the Year. She will formally receive the award at the upcoming USBWA College Basketball Awards…
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Nigerian High Jumper Temitope Adeshina Named Mountain Region Women’s Field Athlete of the Year
Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has been named the Women’s Field Athlete of the Year for the Mountain Region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, after an undefeated indoor season.…
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Nigeria’s Basketball Legend Sarah Ogoke Retires After 15 Years
Nigeria’s basketball legend, Sarah Ogoke, has officially announced her retirement from the national team, ending a remarkable 15-year career that redefined African women’s basketball. Sarah, the only player in Africa to win five consecutive Fédération…
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D’Tigress Dominate Colombia 70–37 in FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifier Opener
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament campaign dominantly by beating Colombia 70–37 at the Astroballe arena in Villeurbanne, France, on March 11, 2026. The seven-time African…
