Ijeoma Okigbo

Abuja

Sports Journalist at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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Aruna bows out of ITTF Championships

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo

News Express |22nd May 2025 | 8Table tennis superstar Quadri ArunaTable tennis superstar Quadri ArunaBy IJEOMA OKIGBOQuadri Aruna has exited the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Championships in Doha, Qatar. Aruna succumbed to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano in a one-sided fourth round men’s singles clash at the Lusail Arena on Thursday.
FIFA approves 48 teams for Women’s World Cup from 2031

4 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo

News Express |10th May 2025 | 5By IJEOMA OKIGBOThe Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after the FIFA Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 – the same as the expanded men’s World Cup in 2026 – and extending the tournament by one week. The 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Brazil, will have 32 teams.
Visa delay: Nigeria withdraws from World Relays in China

4 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo

News Express |9th May 2025 | 54File photo of Nigerian athletesFile photo of Nigerian athletesBy IJEOMA OKIGBONigeria has withdrawn from the 2025 World Relays scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, citing delays in the issuance of visas to its athletes. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) in a statement on Friday blamed China’s visa process for the withdrawal.
Team Nigeria Arrive Egypt For Junior Swimming Championship

1 month ago | newsngr.com.ng | Ijeoma Okigbo

Team Nigeria have arrived Egypt for the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championship scheduled to hold from Wednesday to Saturday. By Ijeoma OkigboTeam Nigeria have arrived Egypt for the 16th Africa Junior Swimming Championship scheduled to hold from Wednesday to Saturday. The team consisting of 14 swimmers, eight boys and six girls was led by the President and Secretary General of the Nigeria Aquatic Federation (NAF) Taiwo Oriss, and Chinonye Aliyu respectively.
NWFL: Benue Queen break winless streak as Super Six race heightens

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Ijeoma Okigbo |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Folashade Adeniran

By Ijeoma OkigboMatchday 11 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season witnessed a total of eight games played across various stadia in the country with 18 goals scored. It began with newcomers Benue Queens recording their first win in the league following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ibom Angels at the Lafia Township Stadium.
FIFA Rankings: Nigeria move one place up to 43rd position, sixth in Africa

2 months ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo

News Express |3rd Apr 2025 | 13By IJEOMA OKIGBONigeria has moved one place up to 43rd position and now sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. According to the FIFA’s website, Argentina is the highest ranked team in the world, with Spain moving one spot to second place while France drops to third. England and Brazil retain their fourth and fifth position while Netherlands move a spot to sixth with Portugal dropping to seventh.
NWFL Premiership: Naija Ratels beat Adamawa Queens 2-0 “Latest Naira Dollar Rate News – Naija247news”

2 months ago | naija247news.com | Ijeoma Okigbo

By Ijeoma OkigboThank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Abuja, March 27, 2025 (NAN) Naija Ratels FC of FCT on Wednesday defeated visiting Adamawa Queens FC by 2-0 on MatchDay 9 of the Nigeria Women Football League (Premiership) in Abuja. In the Group B encounter played at the Bwari City Stadium, Grace Saliu scored a brace to hand the home team the maximum three points on the day.
U19 Cricket team optimistic of World Cup ticket–Coach Gim - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

2 months ago | nannews.ng | Ijeoma Okigbo |Muhyideen Jimoh |Magdalene Ukuedojor

By Ijeoma OkigboNigeria’s U19 Male Cricket team says it is hopeful of picking Africa’s sole ticket to the 2026 U19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup. Daniel Gim, the head coach of the team, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday that the team was adequately prepared and ready to play the best of cricket at the Qualifiers.
NWFL Premiership: Edo, Bayelsa Queens maintain dominance after Week 8

2 months ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ijeoma Okigbo

News Express |20th Mar 2025 | 2Defending Champions Edo QueensDefending Champions Edo QueensBy IJEOMA OKIGBODefending Champions Edo Queens alongside Bayelsa Queens have maintained top spot in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after Week 8. The league, after Its mid-season break on Wednesday, with seven matches played across the country, saw Edo and Bayelsa lead group A and B respectively.
Nigeria’s Aruna emerges Africa’s top-ranked table tennis player

2 months ago | pmnewsnigeria.com | Ayorinde Oluokun |Ijeoma Okigbo

By Ijeoma OkigboNigeria’s Quadri Aruna has overtook Egypt’s Omar Assar to become Africa’s highest-ranked table tennis player in the world the rankings released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Tuesday. With the new ranking, Aruna now occupies the 18th position with 1290 points, moving up one place from the previous rankings.