Category: Sports

Anthony Joshua, Nigerian-British heavyweight boxing champion, two-time unified title holder and 2012 Olympic gold medallist. Full biography from Watford to Wembley.

Victor Osimhen, Nigerian striker, Serie A Footballer of the Year, and the player who ended Napoli’s 33-year Scudetto wait. Full biography from Olusosun Lagos to Galatasaray.

John Obi Mikel is a retired Nigerian footballer who spent 11 seasons at Chelsea, winning the Champions League, Premier League twice, and multiple domestic cups. As Nigeria’s captain, he lifted the 2013 AFCON trophy and won the tournament’s Best Player award.

Israel Adesanya (The Last Stylebender), Nigerian-New Zealand two-time UFC Middleweight Champion and first African-born UFC world champion. Full biography from Lagos to Auckland.

Asisat Oshoala, six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year and three-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winner with Barcelona. Full biography from Ikorodu to Al Hilal.