The Super Eagles’ roster for the September 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) doubleheader against Benin and Libya will be announced tomorrow, August 28, barring some last-minute maneuvering. On September 7, the Super Eagles will face The Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Uyo for Matchday One. On September 10, they will travel to Kigali for…
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has agreed with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, Super Eagles. In the early hours of Tuesday, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said: “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee…
Slot has the unenviable task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, but the Dutchman will have been heartened by a commanding second-half performance. Slot has the unenviable task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, but the Dutchman will have been heartened by a commanding second-half performance. Ipswich was riding the crest of a wave after…
Kylian Mbappe scored on his debut as Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup for a record-breaking sixth time with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on Wednesday. Fede Valverde gave Carlo Ancelotti’s Champions League champions the lead in the 59th minute, and Mbappe’s goal sealed the triumph in Warsaw.
D’Tigress’ Rena Wakama has won the best coach at the women’s basketball event in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Wakama is also the first Nigerian National Female Basketball Team coach to win the women’s Afrobasket title since it began in 1966. She took the Nigerian female team to the quarter-finals of the tournament t for…
World record holder Tobi Amusan still has a remote possibility of competing in the women’s 100-meter hurdles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, but that is contingent upon any one of the eight finalists choosing not to compete for any reason, including injury. Amusan finished third in the first semi-final in 12:55 seconds,…
On Wednesday, Amusan easily advanced to the semi-finals, defeating Alaysha Johnson of the USA in second place with a time of 12.61 seconds and Janeek Brown in third place with a time of 12.84 seconds. In the first of three semi-finals, the Nigerian will square off against four opponents, including the current world champion Danielle…
Nigeria’s female basketball team D’Tigress has crashed out of the ongoing Olympics tournament in Paris following their 74 – 88 loss in the quarterfinals to USA. As they swapped baskets in the first few minutes, Nigeria who have made physical play their trademark looked anything but scared by the formidable Americans. A’Ja Wilson, the two-time…
World champion Tobi Amusan advanced to Wednesday’s semi-finals in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. With 12.49 seconds, Amusan topped the group of eight competitors. Alaysha Johnson of America came in second with 12.61 seconds, while Janeek Brown of Jamaica qualified with 12.84 seconds. Amusan is undoubtedly one of the favourites…
Team Nigeria’s hope of winning the first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was dashed on Tuesday night following dismal performances of Favour Ofili in the final of the women’s 200m Ofili clocked 22.24s to finish sixth in the 200m final won by USA’s Gabby Thomas in a time of 21.83s. Ofili, 21, was…
