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The Blitzboks defeated Black Stallions 27-0 at the African Rugby Sevens Olympic qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Nigeria's Black Stallions' hope of qualifying for the first ever Rugby Olympics has ended as the Blitzboks of South Africa defeat Nigeria in the qualifiers.
The Blitzboks defeated the Black Stallions 27-0 at the African Rugby Sevens Olympic qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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19:37 - 25.06.2023
Nigeria's Rugby Team qualify for African Cup 7s 2024 Paris Olympic Games Qualifiers
Nigeria lost to Algeria in the final of the pre-Olympic qualifying series in Mauritius on Sunday.
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06:56 - 17.09.2023
Paris 2024: Nigeria reach Knockout phase of Final Olympic Rugby African Qualifiers
Only one team will be selected to compete in the Olympic Rugby Sevens tournament in Paris in 2024.
The Blitzboks then defeated Uganda in the semifinals 26-14 before falling to Kenya in the final 17-12. In the fifth-place classification game against Zambia, the Black Stallions succumbed to the opponents' firepower, falling 28-13.
In the seventh place classification game, Nigeria gave it all against Madagascar but eventually crumbled 47 -18 to finish eight and move three places to 8th on the current Africa Rugby Sevens ranking.
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We are not disappointed - NRFF President
Speaking on Nigeria's failure to pick an Olympic ticket, President of Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, NRFF, Dr Ademola Are insists he is not disappointed in the team
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08:04 - 16.09.2023
Again! 3 Nigerian Boxers qualify for Paris 2024
Three Nigerian boxers joined Cynthia Ogunsemilore, who earlier claimed to have booked their spots at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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10:01 - 15.09.2023
Nigeria's boxer, Cynthia Ogunsemilore, qualifies for Paris 2024
Ogunsemilore will inspire three others as they have booked a place in the final.
He added that it's not all doom and gloom for the squad as there are some positives to take away from the competition.
“We are taking some positives away from this tournament though not what we expected but we are not disappointed because the boys gave their all and it also offers us opportunity to popularise Rugby in Nigeria.
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“We will definitely be back and our target is to qualify for the next Rugby World Cup and 2028 Olympics. With the foundation we have here and opportunity to turn the heads of other Nigerians abroad backed with strong league, I think that is achievable."
He noted that as part of their future goals, the federation will invest in grassroots rugby, build a rugby league, and establish a university rugby.
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21:22 - 17.09.2023
Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship: Guinea shocks Nigerian women
Nigeria's under-18 women's handball team lost their second match at the 19th Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship on Sunday to Guinea with a 23-20 defeat.
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07:37 - 17.09.2023
ITTF Africa Championship: Seven-time Olympian, Funke Oshonaike win first Gold for Nigeria
Their feat made them the first Nigerians to win a gold medal at the ongoing African Senior Championship in Tunis, Tunisia.
”We know what we are going to do, investment in grassroots rugby, a rugby league and a university league is part of our plans going forward," he concluded.
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