The 2024 Olympics just ended on Sunday in Paris, France, and no Nigerian won a medal, but Nigerians did win medals, for other countries, of course. While other countries are fielding thousands of athletes, Nigeria, according to the Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan-Enoh, only 88 represented Team Nigeria. CONVERSEER reports that a chunk of…
In a shocking turn of events, the internet has collectively remembered that Jay-Jay Okocha, the Nigerian football legend, has been born twice. This revelation comes on the heels of the ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Bolton Wanderers midfielder’s birthday celebration, proving that time really is a flat circle, especially when you’re a sports icon with an unforgettable…
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh has apologised to Nigeria and Nigerians over the poor performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded 2024 Paris Olympics Games. In a statement personally signed by the Minister, he called for patience with ongoing reforms which are imminent and ongoing in the Ministry since he assumed…
Today, 11th August 2024, Italian footballer Riccardo Calafiori made his debut for Arsenal Football Club at the Emirates Stadium. The event was widely discussed on social media, with fans and sports commentators expressing excitement and support for the new player. Calafiori, who joined Arsenal from Bologna, was praised for his performance during the match. The…
Rene Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been named the best coach of the Paris 2024 Olympics by FIBA. This recognition comes amidst widespread celebration and support from fans and media outlets in Nigeria and beyond, highlighting her achievement as a young coach making history in the Olympics. It was the…
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, a 20-year-old Kenyan athlete, has won the gold medal in the men’s 800m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He set a personal best time of 1:41.19, making him the third fastest man ever in the 800m. This victory marks Kenya’s fifth consecutive gold medal in the men’s 800m at the Olympics. The…
A triumphant turn of events, Annette Echikunwoke, formerly of Nigeria, has secured the silver medal in the women’s hammer throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics, competing under the United States flag. Echikunwoke’s journey to the podium was marked by adversity and determination. Initially set to represent Nigeria at the 2020 Olympics, she was disqualified due…
Nigerian athlete Ese Brume has qualified for the final of the women’s long jump event at the ongoing Olympic Games, with a remarkable series of jumps that left the crowd in awe. Brume, who has been in top form throughout the competition, covered a distance of 6.44m, 6.40m, and 6.76m respectively, demonstrating her exceptional skill…
Samuel Ogazi, representing Nigeria at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has made it to the men’s 400m final. Ogazi becomes the first Nigerian athlete in 36 years since the great Innocent Egbunike to qualify for the 400m final at the Olympic Games. Ogazi ran the race of his life, running a new personal best (PB) of…
The semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics come to an an end today as Spain defeated Morocco to set up a final clash with France who also defeated Eqypt. Earlier, Spain U23 defeated Morocco U23 2-1 in the first semifinal men’s football match to reach the Olympic final in Paris. Morocco opened the scoring in…
