Afrobasket U-18: Fatigue Junior D’Tigers lose opening match to Egypt
Nigeria’s Under-18 boys’ basketball team, the Junior D’Tigers, lost their opening match to Egypt by 70-57 on Wednesday night in the ongoing Afrobasket U18 competition in Pretoria, South Africa. The young Nigerians had taken the lead, winning the first quarter…
Victor Osimhen will receive €6 million net seasonal salary
The Turkish club disclosed this on Wednesday in an official statement announcing the deal for the current reigning African Footballer of the year. This means that the Super Eagles of Nigeria striker will be earning around €115,000 a week after…
Super Eagles’ Ademola Lookman Nominated For 2024 Ballon
In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old Atalanta of Italy player was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the coveted award. He is the only African player in the list. Eight-time winner and current holder Lionel…
2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or:Bellingham, Lookman, Saka, Rice Shortlisted
30 players are nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, the ultimate personal trophy in the football world. Full list Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/England) Ruben Dias (Man City/Portugal) Phil Foden (Man City/England) Federico Valverde (Real Madrid/Uruguay) Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa/Argentina) Erling…
Transfer: Osimhen reveals player that convinced him to join Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has revealed that he spoke with his former Napoli teammate, Dries Mertens before deciding to move to Galatasaray on loan. Osimhen on Monday agreed to spend the 2024/25 season on loan at the Turkish Super Lig champions. The…
Paralympics-Nigeria’s Bolaji wins first badminton medal for Africa
Mariam Eniola Bolaji of Nigeria became the first African athlete to win a badminton medal at a Games – Olympics or Paralympics -when she clinched bronze in the women’s singles SL3 at the Paris Paralympics on Monday. The 18-year-old beat…
BREAKING: Man United’s CEO And Director Both Confirm Full Support For Erik ten Hag
Manchester United’s CEO and director have publicly backed manager Erik ten Hag, confirming their full support for him. In a statement, Berrada said: “Erik has our full backing and we’ve worked very closely together. We’re going to continue working very…
BREAKING: Galatasaray Welcomes Osimhen: Turkish Football’s Biggest Signing Ever
Victor Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray is not just another transfer; it’s a seismic event that has sent shockwaves through Turkish and world football. In a sport where money often talks, the Nigerian forward’s arrival in Istanbul on a season-long loan…
Israel Adesanya an inspiration for soccer star Mo Salah
Israel Adesanya’s presence in mixed martial arts is an inspiration to many, but his influence is beginning to spread into other sports. ‘The Last Stylebender’ has an easy-on-the-eye fighting style, but his image is a major factor in his level…
JUST IN: Labbadia Rejects NFF’s Appointment As Super Eagles Coach
Bruno Labbadia has reportedly turned down his appointment as Super Eagles coach. Studiocb55news reports that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF on Tuesday had announced that the German will take charge of the Super Eagles. The NFF had described Labbadia as…