FIBA WCq: D’Tigress return to winning ways with victory over Philippines
Nigeria’s D’Tigress bounced back to winning ways with a 101–84 victory over the Philippines in their third game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Saturday.
The African champions were coming off...
Okonkwo wins man of the match in Wrexham victory over Swansea
Nigerian international Arthur Okonkwo was named Man of the Match following an impressive performance in Wrexham’s comfortable 2–0 victory over Swansea City.
The newly promoted side secured the win at the Racecourse Ground, with Okonkwo...
Former Super Eagles star Henry Nwosu dies at 62
Former Nigeria international Henry Nwosu has died after battling illness. He was 62.
The death of the former Super Eagles midfielder was confirmed by his ex-teammate, Segun Odegbami.
According to Odegbami, Nwosu passed away at about...
BAL 2026: Rwandan side APR withdraw from competition
Rwandan basketball giants APR BBC have withdrawn from the 2026 season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), organizers have confirmed.
According to the league, APR will no longer participate in the upcoming campaign and will...
Transfer Update: Nigerian forward Ibrahim Aliyu joins Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer side Houston Dynamo have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Ibrahim Aliyu.
Aliyu joins the club from fellow MLS outfit Columbus Crew as he makes a return to Houston.
The 24-year-old has signed...
FIFA approves new rules
FIFA has approved a set of rule adjustments expected to be implemented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
These measures are largely aimed at reducing time-wasting and improving officiating accuracy through expanded VAR oversight.
Key Rule...
Super Eagles defender Agu resumes training
Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu has returned to training after spending about a month on the sidelines due to an adductor injury.
The Nigeria international has endured an injury-plagued campaign this season.
Agu also missed the...
Transfer Update: Nigerian youngster Buhari joins Real Valladolid
Nigerian winger Sani Buhari has completed a move to Spanish Segunda División side Real Valladolid.
Buhari joined the White and Violets on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Armenian club FC Pyunik.
The 22-year-old...
FIBA WCq: D’Tigress fall to South Korea
Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a 77–60 defeat to South Korea on Thursday in their second game of the qualifying tournament for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
The loss marks the team’s first defeat since their...
Galatasaray slap €150m price tag on Victor Osimhen
Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray have placed a huge transfer fee on Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen following his impressive performances for the club.
Osimhen has become a household name among the club’s supporters since...