Sports Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/sports/ Africa's Elite Sports Daily Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:51:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/sportsdayonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-SportsDay-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Sports Archives - SportsDay Newspaper https://sportsdayonline.com/sports/ 32 32 86240109 After 20 years, Nigeria shines again as Anyanacho wins World Taekwondo bronze https://sportsdayonline.com/after-20-years-nigeria-shines-again-as-anyanacho-wins-world-taekwondo-bronze/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:30:04 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=140405 African number one in the -67kg category, Elizabeth Anyanacho of Nigeria has made history by clinching a bronze medal at the ongoing World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China. The feat guarantees Nigeria its first World Taekwondo Championship medal in two decades, marking a remarkable comeback for the nation on the global stage. Anyanacho, delivered a […]

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]]> 140405 Nigeria Returns to World Taekwondo Championship Podium After 20 Years, as Elizabeth Anyanacho Secures Bronze in -67KG https://sportsdayonline.com/nigeria-returns-to-world-taekwondo-championship-podium-after-20-years-as-elizabeth-anyanacho-secures-bronze-in-67kg/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:10:37 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=140328 African number one in the -67kg category, Elizabeth Anyanacho of Nigeria has made history by clinching a bronze medal at the ongoing World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China. The feat guarantees Nigeria its first World Taekwondo Championship medal in two decades, marking a remarkable comeback for the nation on the global stage. Anyanacho, delivered a […]

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]]> 140328 World Cup Qualifiers: NSC Leadership Lauds Super Eagles’ Impressive Win to Keep Nigeria’s Hopes Alive, Qualifies for Playoffs https://sportsdayonline.com/world-cup-qualifiers-nsc-leadership-lauds-super-eagles-impressive-win-to-keep-nigerias-hopes-alive-qualifies-for-playoffs/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:16:36 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=138698 The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended the Super Eagles for their emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, describing it as a morale-boosting performance that has kept Nigeria’s qualification hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. The crucial win ensured the Super Eagles’ progression to […]

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]]> 138698 World Para Powerlifting Championships: Nigeria Moves to Second on Medals Table, as Esther Onyeama Strikes Double Gold https://sportsdayonline.com/world-para-powerlifting-championships-nigeria-moves-to-second-on-medals-table-as-esther-onyeama-strikes-double-gold/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:21:02 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=138636 Nigeria’s Esther Onyeama clinched two gold medals in the women’s 55kg category, at the ongoing World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt to take Nigeria to second on the table with 4 gold medals. On Sunday evening, Onyeama lifted an impressive 125kg to secure her first World Championships title in 11 years, marking a remarkable […]

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]]> 138636 24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Unlucky Flying Eagles lose by the odd goal to Norway https://sportsdayonline.com/24th-fifa-u20-world-cup-unlucky-flying-eagles-lose-by-the-odd-goal-to-norway/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:25:03 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=138309 The Flying Eagles were unlucky to lose 1-0 to Norway in their opening match of the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals on Monday despite dominating play and creating a hatful of chances, particularly in the second period. Norway went ahead after they were awarded a contested penalty in the 9th minute, but the Flying […]

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]]> 138309 Clubs to share record $355 million for 2026 World Cup https://sportsdayonline.com/clubs-to-share-record-355-million-for-2026-world-cup/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:19:37 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=137880 FIFA is set to distribute a record $355 million to clubs around the world as part of an expanded Club Benefits Programme (CBP) tied to the 2026 World Cup, according to the  soccer’s world governing body. The initiative marks an increase of close to 70% from the $209 million paid out after the 2022 tournament in […]

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]]> 137880 Hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games – A Perfect advert for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Reforms in Sports https://sportsdayonline.com/hosting-the-2030-commonwealth-games-a-perfect-advert-for-president-tinubus-renewed-hope-reforms-in-sports/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:19:09 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=137855 The Commonwealth Games remains one of the most prestigious sporting fiesta in the World and unarguably ranks among the top three global sports competitions after the Olympics games and the FIFA senior World cup. And Nigeria’s intention to stage this monumental Sports gathering speaks volumes of how much the current administration of President Bola Tinubu […]

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]]> 137855 SWAN’s Forgotten Heroes https://sportsdayonline.com/swans-forgotten-heroes/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 16:15:21 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=137762 Recently, a clamour came up among some officials and elders of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) that their members have never been given due recognition when rewards are given out to people in the country’s various victorious teams after they excel at major international competitions. This line of talk arose from the massive […]

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]]> 137762 NFSC Honours Ambassador Omogoye https://sportsdayonline.com/nfsc-honours-ambassador-omogoye/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:02:00 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=137261 … Demiller boss pledges more support Top members of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) Tuesday honoured renowned philanthropist and Sports Promoter , Ambassador Yinka Omogoye Williams. Following his endless support for the NFSC , Omogoye Williams was officially decorated as Ambassador by National Chairman of the cheer group,Rev Sami Ikpea. The MD /CEO of Demiller […]

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]]> 137261 WAFCON 2026 qualifier: Super Falcons to face Benin Republic in final round https://sportsdayonline.com/wafcon-2026-qualifier-super-falcons-to-face-benin-republic-in-final-round/ https://sportsdayonline.com/wafcon-2026-qualifier-super-falcons-to-face-benin-republic-in-final-round/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:54:02 +0000 https://sportsdayonline.com/?p=132440 Benin Republic will face Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the final round of qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Amazons secured their spot after defeating Sierra Leone 5-2 on aggregate in the first round, setting up a clash with the Super Falcons. Benin triumphed 2-1 at home in the first leg, then […]

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