Six teams assemble in Uganda for ICC T20 World Cup Africa final qualifier
Having gone through the rigours of regional qualifying, six teams have assembled in Uganda for the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Africa final qualifying tournament.
May 18, 2019, 20:03 PM IST
Six teams looking to keep T20 World Cup dreams alive in Africa final
Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria and Uganda came through sub-regional qualifiers last year to reach the Africa Final.
May 14, 2019, 13:44 PM IST
Women set to take centre stage in ICC Qualifier Africa 2019
Uganda are the defending champions for the women's tournament, having memorably held off Zimbabwe in Windhoek two years ago.
May 05, 2019, 15:33 PM IST
Winner of Asia Qualifier competing to claim 13th ICC U-19 World Cup 2020 spot
The winner of the Asia Qualifier will join Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the West Indies and Zimbabwe in the tournament next January and February.
Apr 09, 2019, 16:20 PM IST
Nigeria beat Sierra Leone to qualify for ICC Under-19 World Cup
Chasing a target of 139 to win, Nigeria slipped to 87 for six at one point, before man of the match Peter Aho scored a priceless 21 not out to see them home.
Mar 24, 2019, 00:12 AM IST
ICC Under-19 World Cup Qualifier: Namibia thrash Tanzania by 250 runs
The second day of the tournament saw Namibia rack up 296/7 against Tanzania, with 16-year-old Wilmot clubbing 132 from just 122 balls.
Mar 19, 2019, 17:06 PM IST
Islamic State says it killed 30 Nigerian soldiers - Amaq
Borno is the state worst hit by Islamist insurgents whose attacks on Nigerian military bases in the last few months.
Jan 28, 2019, 13:29 PM IST
20 killed in Nigeria as truck runs into crowd
One witness identified as Bisi Ayedun said the victims were mostly buyers and sellers on the outer part of the market.
Jan 13, 2019, 21:11 PM IST
Gunmen kill 17 in Nigeria
Zamfara, as well as the neighbouring Kaduna state in Nigeria, has witnessed a series of onslaughts by gunmen in the past six months.
Dec 24, 2018, 07:40 AM IST
Nigeria accuses UNICEF staff of spying for Islamist militants, suspends activities
It said UNICEF had been training people to sabotage troops` counter-insurgency efforts by uncovering the military`s alleged human rights abuses.
Dec 14, 2018, 22:43 PM IST
Nigeria's Buhari denies dying and being replaced by lookalike
Nigeria`s President Buhari on Sunday denied claims that he had died and been replaced by a Sudanese impostor, breaking his silence on a rumour that has circulated on social media for months.
Dec 03, 2018, 12:50 PM IST
Four more countries qualify for African Nations Cup finals
Nigeria have 10 points from five games at the top of Group E, with South Africa second on eight points, two ahead of Libya with one fixture remaining.
Nov 18, 2018, 17:41 PM IST
Islamic State in Nigeria might kill healthcare workers within 24 hours: ICRC
The armed group was also holding a 15-year-old schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, who was abducted in February from her school in the town of Dapchi, it said.
Oct 14, 2018, 21:09 PM IST
African Nations Cup: Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo scores hat-trick, brings them closer to final
Former Watford forward Odion Igalho netted an early penalty to settle the nerves of the home side before scoring two more in the second half.
Oct 14, 2018, 14:29 PM IST
CBI approaches Nigeria seeking info on absconding businessman Nitin Sandesara
Absconding businessman Nitin Sandesara is the promoter of Gujarat-based Sterling Biotech.
Sep 25, 2018, 18:02 PM IST
Student arrested for sexually harassing Nigerian woman
The accused is a student of a postgraduate course in the Physical Education department of Devi Ahilya University.
Sep 22, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
Life or death: Lionel Messi's message to Argentina during halftime of FIFA World Cup 2018 match against Nigeria
Lionel Messi was caught by TV cameras speaking to his Argentine teammates just before they came out for the second half against Nigeria.
Jun 27, 2018, 16:48 PM IST
Argentina advance to FIFA World Cup 2018 knockout stage with 2-1 win over Nigeria, face France in Round of 16
A late goal by Marcos Rojo gave Argentina a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Group D.
Jun 27, 2018, 01:51 AM IST
Nigeria vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2018 live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Nigeria will face Argentina at St. Petersburg Stadium on Tuesday.
Jun 26, 2018, 22:38 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Nigeria vs Iceland - See pics
Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 on Friday to revive their hopes of advancing into the knockout stages of the World Cup in Russia, as striker Ahmed Musa dramatically marked his return to the team with two fine second-half goals.
Jun 23, 2018, 00:12 AM IST
