D’Tigers open 2025 AfroBasket campaign with convincing win over Madagascar
Nigeria’s D’Tigers began their 2025 AfroBasket journey in style, securing a commanding 77-59 victory over Madagascar in their opening group game.
After a tightly contested first quarter, the Nigerian side held a slim one-point lead...
Italian orienteering athlete dies at World Games in China
Italian orienteering competitor Mattia Debertolis has died after collapsing during an event at the World Games in Chengdu, China, organisers confirmed.
The 29-year-old was found unconscious on August 8 while competing in the men’s middle-distance...
Onuachu seals Trabzonspor’s opening-day win over Kocaelispor
Paul Onuachu netted the decisive goal as Trabzonspor edged Kocaelispor 1-0 in their first league match of the season.
The Nigerian striker broke the deadlock just four minutes into the second half and featured for...
CHAN 2024: Sudan thrashes Nigeria, ends Eagles’ campaign
Eric Chelle’s presence on the touchline did little to inspire Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles, as Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane handed them a humbling defeat in Zanzibar.
Both sides came into the match desperate for a...
Transfer Update: Nigeriàn Forward Akpom joins Ipswich Town on loan
Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom on a season-long loan from Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax Amsterdam.
The 29-year-old, who spent the 2024/25 season on loan at French Ligue 1 club...
CHAN 2024: Chelle gives injury update ahead of Home Eagles vs Sudan
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has shared the latest on his squad’s fitness ahead of their decisive Group D meeting with Sudan at the 2024 African Nations Championship.
Left-back Abdularafiu Taiwo, who was substituted...
CHAN 2024: Ten-man Kenya shock Morocco to top group A
Co-hosts Kenya pulled off another remarkable feat at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), edging tournament favourites Morocco 1-0 on Sunday at a packed Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.
The win sees the Harambee Stars move...
Community Shield: Crystal Palace edge Liverpool on penalties at Wembley
Crystal Palace triumphed over Liverpool in this season’s Community Shield, clinching victory via penalties in a thrilling encounter at Wembley on Sunday.
Liverpool struck first inside four minutes, with debutant Hugo Ekitike marking his debut...
FC Nantes honour Moses Simon on emotional return
Moses Simon, now a Paris FC player, was warmly celebrated by his former fans during his return to Nantes on Saturday.
The Nigerian winger, who joined Paris FC in June for €6.5 million, started in...
Thank You for the Love’ — Ndidi’s emotional goodbye to Leicester City
Wilfred Ndidi has bid an emotional farewell to Leicester City following his move to Turkish Super Lig giants Beşiktaş.
The 28-year-old Nigeria international was officially unveiled by the Black Eagles on Friday after signing a...