Tag: Rio Olympics

Samson Siasia Appoints Mikel Obi as Dream Team VI Captain For Rio Olympics

Nigeria’s U-23 team coach, Samson Siasia, has appointed Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi,…

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Nigeria Disqualified From Rio Olympics 4×400m Women’s Relay

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have thrown Nigeria's 4x400m women's…

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Union Bank Gives Out N250,000 To Each Participating Athlete at 2016 Rio Olympics

"When we invest in our youths and sports, we are investing in…

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We Never Asked Athletes to Buy Air Tickets for Rio Olympics – Sport Minister

“We did not write any mail asking athletes to pay their way…

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No Jamboree Trip to Rio Olympics – President Buhari to Reps, Others

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that anybody who does not have any…

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Athletics Federation of Nigeria Names 25 Females, 11 Males for Rio Olympics

36 athletes have been selected by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN)…

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Siasia Confirms Mikel Obi for RIO Olympics

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi will represent Nigeria at the Olympics in Rio…

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RIO OLYMPICS: Brazil To Distribute 9 Million Condoms

Brazil’s government will hand out nine million condoms for free around Rio…

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