Paris Olympics
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When the Nigerian Contingent sets sail to the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Team Nigeria will be dominated by the womenfolk.The 2024 Olympic Games will run from July 26 to August 11, in Paris.
14 Apr
Nigerian football has again received another major knock as World Football governing body (FIFA), yesterday, announced the appointment of match officials for football events at the 2024 Olympic Games with Nigerian referees missed out.
11 Apr
World Athletics says it will award prize money at an Olympic Games for the first time, starting at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. According to a release by the world governing body for Athletics, ‘a total prize pot of $2.4 million has been
4 Apr
French President Emmanuel Macron backed the idea on Thursday of Franco-Malian singer Aya Nakamura performing at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, following criticism from conservatives about the prospect.
25 Mar
The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for the Paris Olympics, leading France's interior minister to promise Monday that police and intelligence services would be "ready".
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Montpellier striker Akor Adams remains optimistic about his prospects of earning a spot in Nigeria's Super Eagles squad, despite the fierce competition among the team's forwards. Adams gained attention this year after moving from Norwegian club Lillestrom in a deal worth €4.5 million. The 24-year-old started his Ligue 1 season impressively, scoring seven goals in…
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