Morocco 2025: Flamingos seek high-margin win to assure World Cup ticket
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere said on Friday that Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will aspire to win big in their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg encounter against their Algerian counterparts...
Transfer Update: Nelson Abiam joins Lithuanian champions Zalgiris Vilnius
Nigerian defender Nelson Abiam has completed a move to Lithuanian top-flight champions, Zalgiris Vilnius.
The 22-year-old signed a three-year deal with the club, marking a significant step in his career after an impressive stint in...
Diamond League confirms Amusan for 2025 season opener
World record holder in the women’s 100 metres hurdles, Tobi Amusan, has been officially confirmed for the 2025 Diamond League season opener in Xiamen, China.
The organizers released the entry list for the Xiamen Meeting...
Zubairu names 24-man squad for U20 AFCON in Egypt
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has unveiled a 24-man squad for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Egypt in 10 days.
Among the key players named are first-choice goalkeeper...
FA Cup Upset: Abakaliki FC stun Enyimba as Rangers advance to quarterfinals
Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Abakaliki FC, pulled off a major upset by eliminating top-tier giants Enyimba FC from the 2025 President Federation Cup.
The Ebonyi-based underdogs secured a commanding 2-0 victory over the People’s...
Eric Sekou Chelle reveals how he landed Super Eagles coaching job
Newly appointed head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Eric Sekou Chelle, has opened up about how he secured the high-profile role, despite competition from several top candidates.
In an interview with CANAL+ Sport Afrique, the...
Marco Silva: Bassey is a top-class defender but needs to improve aerially
Fulham manager Marco Silva has backed Nigerian international Calvin Bassey to become a top-level defender, but emphasized the need for improvement in his aerial ability.
Bassey, who joined the Premier League side from Ajax Amsterdam...
ITTF World Cup: Aruna Quadri suffers defeat, drops in World ranking
Nigeria’s table tennis star Aruna Quadri suffered a heavy defeat in his second match at the ITTF World Cup in Macao, impacting his global ranking.
Quadri began the tournament on a strong note, securing a...
Morocco 2025: Flamingos intensify preparations as Algeria’s U17 team arrives in Lagos
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are ramping up their preparations ahead of this weekend’s crucial first leg encounter in the final qualifying round for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
The match, set to...
Galatasaray confident in Osimhen deal – Vice President Hatipoğlu
Galatasaray vice president İbrahim Hatipoğlu remains optimistic about the club’s chances of securing Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal this summer.
Osimhen is currently on loan at the Turkish Super Lig champions from Serie A...