2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Lookman, Others Arrive Camp for Lesotho, Benin Clashes

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and several other key players have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic. The team’s camp officially opened on Tuesday, with the technical crew and backroom staff already in place since Monday. Those already in include:…

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Team Rafa takes pole position at E1 Lagos grand prix qualifying

Lagos, Nigeria – October 5, 2025Team Rafa, owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal, dominated the qualifying session of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, securing pole position in a dramatic race on the Lagos Lagoon. The event, presented by FirstBank, marks the African debut of the E1 Championship, the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series. The…

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Lagos hosts historic E1 grand prix ceremony in Victoria Island

Lagos, Nigeria – October 5, 2025The Lagos State Government has officially concluded the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, marking the first-ever E1 Championship event held on African soil. The closing ceremony took place in Victoria Island, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighting the event as a milestone in innovation, clean energy, and global sports tourism. Governor Sanwo-Olu…

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Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu announces retirement from football

Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has officially announced her retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned over a decade across the United States, France, and Nigeria. In an emotional statement shared via her Instagram page on Saturday, the 31-year-old expressed deep gratitude for the journey, describing her retirement as…

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Nigeria announces 23-man squad ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria has named its 23-man squad for the upcoming October 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin. Head coach Eric Chelle has given Sevilla striker Akor Adams his first call-up to the national team. Captain William Troost-Ekong leads the squad, with Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Olakunle Olusegun returning after absences…

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Tragic Loss: Spanish Goalkeeper Raul Ramirez, 19, dies after on-field collision

Spanish football is mourning the heartbreaking death of 19-year-old goalkeeper Raul Ramirez, who passed away following a collision during a fifth-division match between his club, Colindres, and Revilla. Ramirez suffered a severe head injury during the game on Saturday. According to Spanish media, the impact caused multiple cardiac arrests, leaving him brain dead before he…

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Didier Drogba joins global icons to bring electric powerboat racing to Africa

Alongside global stars like Tom Brady, LeBron James, Virat Kohli, Rafael Nadal, and actor Will Smith, former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba co-owns a team in the E1 Series — the world’s first all-electric international powerboat racing championship. After launching last year, E1 is now in its second season and is set to…

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