Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Nigeria’s boxing rising star, Yusuf Adeniji, has been crowned the WBA Africa Featherweight Champion after defeating Ghana’s Akimos Anaang Apiah. The highly anticipated contest ended in the fifth round when Apiah was disqualified for an intentional low blow, handing Adeniji the continental title under the World Boxing Association banner. From the opening bell, Adeniji asserted […]
Nigeria defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in an eventful group F encounter in Talca on Friday morning to earn three points and brighten their chances of reaching the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Chile. Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala has been named the Saudi Women’s League Player of the Month for September 2025 after an outstanding run of form with Al Hilal. The five time African Women’s Footballer of the Year delivered a brilliant performance across September, recording three goals and two assists in three matches. The Saudi […]
Promising Nigerian midfielder Jeremiah Adesina has officially joined Manchester City’s U15 side, marking a major step in his budding football career. The 14 year old talent, who previously developed within Chelsea’s youth system, completed his switch to the Etihad Academy where he will continue his growth with the Young Citizens. Pictures of Adesina alongside his […]
It was a night of high drama in the Saudi Women’s Premier League as Asisat Oshoala struck a stoppage time winner to seal a 3-2 victory for Al Hilal against Ashleigh Plumptre’s Al Ittihad on Thursday. The clash, which pitted two Super Falcons teammates against each other, lived up to expectations with late twists and […]
Czech side SK Sigma Olomouc have confirmed that Nigerian players Tijani Mohammed and Ahmad Ghali are part of the travelling squad for their UEFA Europa Conference League opener against Fiorentina in Florence, Italy, on Thursday night. The pair only recently completed moves to the Olomouc-based club and could be set for their first taste […]
Super Eagles’ striker Victor Osimhen continues to underline his reputation as one of Europe’s deadliest forwards after netting the decisive penalty in Galatasaray’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool at Rams Park. The Super Eagles star, who was named Man of the Match, has now scored four goals in five European appearances against English Premier […]
Nigeria’s U17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have once again underlined their quality at the WAFU B U17 Championship after four of their key players were selected in the tournament’s Best XI from the group stage. The announcement, made by the Technical Study Group of the regional competition, highlighted the outstanding performances of David Edeh, […]
Togolese referee Kossi Fabrice Senyo has been appointed to take charge of the highly anticipated WAFU Zone B U17 Boys’ Championship semi-final clash between Ghana’s Black Starlets and Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets. The match will be played on Tuesday evening at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. […]
Nasarawa United have stormed to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after Matchweek 6, following a strong run of form that has seen them collect 13 points from six matches. The Solid Miners lead the standings with a superior goal difference, edging out record champions Enyimba, who sit in second place with […]
