Category: Sports

Ademola Lookman Becomes First Player To Score A Hat-Trick In A Europa League Final

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has become the first player to score a hat-trick in a Europa League final in Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin on May 22, 2024.

He was named Hankook Player of the Match.

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Obiageri Amaechi Wins Women’s Discus Throw At 2024 Oklahoma Throws Series #11

Obiageri Amaechi has set a new Personal Best (PB) for the fourth time this year, winning the women’s Discus Throw at the 2024 Oklahoma Throws Series #11 with a 63.17 meters throw.

The African Games Champion further solidified her position as number two on the Nigerian all-time list, defeating Julia Tunks who got a PB of 62.07 meters.

Chinecherem Prosper Nnamdi Wins Men’s Javelin Throw At 2024 NCAA West Regionals In Arkansas

Chinecherem Prosper Nnamdi has won the men’s javelin throw event at the 2024 NCAA West Regionals in Arkansas with a throw of 82.54 meters.

That’s the biggest throw in the NCAA this year and his second best behind his National Record of 82.80 meters at the African Games.

He also got 82.46 meters in his series and is gearing up nicely for the NCAA Championships, which he has now qualified for.

 

Patrick Adeoluwanimi Solanke Emerges Youngest Ever Goal Scorer In Nigerian League Football

14-year-old Patrick Adeoluwanimi Solanke of Olumo United football club has emerged as the youngest ever goal scorer in Nigerian League Football.

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