Sports activities across Nigeria and Africa produced major competitions, strong performances and key developments across football, volleyball, athletics and cricket.
The 20th Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games ended in Abuja with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas emerging overall champions.
The event featured more than 1,200 athletes from 15 companies competing in athletics, volleyball and other sports.
Nigeria’s volleyball Super Cup also concluded in Abuja with competitive matches among leading male and female clubs nationwide.
The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed media accreditation for the Falconets’ U-20 World Cup qualifier against Senegal.
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Attention also focused on FIFA’s pending ruling on Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo over player eligibility.
Abuja is set to host Nigeria’s first National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition in March.
In cricket, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup produced a major result as India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs.
India’s victory strengthened its group position while Pakistan now needs a win to qualify.
At the Winter Olympics, competition continued across ice hockey, curling and alpine events.
Canada’s captain Sidney Crosby became his country’s all-time Olympic scoring leader.
Curling officials introduced an immediate rule change following a controversial moment during competition.
In English football, the FA Cup draw for the fifth round was conducted ahead of March fixtures.
Indoor athletics meets in Europe and the United States delivered strong sprint and field event performances.
The Professional Bowlers Association Tour season officially began on February 16.
Global sport this week features T20 World Cup group matches and Winter Olympic medal events.
FIFA’s ruling on Nigeria’s World Cup protest is expected within the week.
The Winter Olympics continue with finals across multiple disciplines.
Athletics and club competitions worldwide remain in full swing.
That wraps up this week’s sports action across Nigeria, Africa and the world.
