Sports

The opener of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) which was a match-up between Stade Malien and Rivers Hoopers, saw Rivers Hoopers debutant Madut Akec deliver a standout performance, to help the Ogoh Odaudu-led side clinch a hard-fought 60-81 victory against Stade Malien on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Rivers Hoopers who found themselves […]

Ahead of the 2025 Basketball Africa League, beginning with the Kalahari Conference from April 5-13, 2025, in Rabat, the Rivers Hoopers have once again bolstered their squad with six additions. Just like they did in last year’s edition, the 2024 bronze medallists have prioritized recruitment and gotten the signatures of six of the best legs: […]

Seven-time Nigeria Women’s Football League Champions, Rivers Angels, got a vital 2-0 victory against Naija Ratels in their NWFL Premiership Matchday 10 clash on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. The match which going by the result seemed to be a one-sided affair, was in fact a fiercely contested encounter, which saw end-to-end […]

Six-time Nigerian champions Rivers Hoopers, have today, April 2, left for Rabat, Morocco from Lagos, as they prepare to compete in the 2025 Basketball Africa League. The KingsMen will aim to improve on their third-place finish from the previous season. In Rabat, Rivers Hoopers will compete against hosts FUS Rabat of Morocco, Egypt’s Al Ittihad, […]

After arriving in Lagos on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Rivers Hoopers will travel to Morocco on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, aiming to improve on their previous Basketball Africa League (BAL) outing, where they finished third. However, three teams stand in their way in the group stage. The Port Harcourt-based side, Rivers Hoopers, has been drawn […]

Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe has sparked intense scrutiny, with many questioning the team’s tactics after taking the lead. Coach Éric Chelle has shed light on this, revealing what he told his players after Victor Osimhen’s goal. According to Chelle, he urged his team to continue pushing for more goals. “We tried to score lots […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, were held to a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria on Matchday six of the World Cup qualifiers. Coming off the back of a 0-2 win over Rwanda on Friday, March 21, 2025, the Super Eagles were hopeful and confident […]

The streets of Rivers State University were on Saturday, March 22, 2025, abuzz, as the Medic Olympics took centre stage, with over 200 participants laced up and rearing to take part in the Marathon event. The marathon event which served as an opener for the Maiden edition of the Medic Olympics, organized, by the Health […]

Victor Osimhen, named Africa’s best player in 2023, scored two goals to lead Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday, March 21, 2025, in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. Super Eagles Coach Éric Chelle The Galatasaray striker opened the scoring just 11 minutes into the match, converting […]

Medical school has for long – and rightly so – been an environment that requires maximum commitment. Nonetheless, all work and no play still makes Jack and Jackie, dull boys and girls. It is to this effect that the Health Sciences Students Forum at Rivers State University presents the Medic Olympics. The Medic Olympics is […]

Nigeria is set to face the Republic of Moldova in the last match of the preliminary round today, March 13, at 12:30 hrs in a bid to advance to the next round. Nigeria are second in the group standings, with a lower goal difference (+12) than the USA (+16); therefore, they will need a bigger […]

Nigeria’s Under 23 Handball Men Team today, March 12, 2025, recorded their first win at the ongoing IHF Emerging Nations Championship in Varna, Bulgaria. Nigeria, who is making their third appearance in the Championship, which spans from March 11 to 16, 2025, convincingly defeated Azerbaijan by 29-17 goals, with John Shagari named the Most Valuable […]

Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named his final list of 23 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Nigeria will confront group C leaders Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, March 21, before taking on Zimbabwe’s Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, four days later, in […]

In a landscape where academics are often prioritized with little or no room left for sports, Brilliant Strides Academy is taking a refreshing and commendable approach to education. Erema Jidekene, the school’s Administrator, emphasized the importance of balancing sports and academics during an interview with Kristina Reports on Saturday, March 8, 2025. “Sports is an […]