Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens made a bright start to their CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B qualifying campaign, defeating Ghana’s Police Ladies 2-1 on Sunday at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a composed finish after latching onto a headed pass. Forward […]
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for 20-year-old defender Aarón Anselmino to join the German side on loan. While each move is being handled as a separate negotiation, Dortmund is also in the process of making midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka’s permanent transfer from Chelsea, suggesting the two arrangements are tied behind the scenes. Notably, […]
Nigeria’s Abdul Jabar Adama etched his name into history on the penultimate night of the World Junior Swimming Championships, becoming the first athlete from Nigeria (male or female) to claim a medal at a World Aquatics event. Adama clinched silver in the men’s 50m butterfly with a time of 23.64 seconds, finishing just one-tenth behind […]
Former world champion and Hall of Famer Tim Bradley has thrown his weight behind Andre Ward in a hypothetical clash against Anthony Joshua, insisting the retired American would come out on top. Ward, 41, hasn’t fought since his emphatic win over Sergey Kovalev in June 2017, where he cemented his legacy as an undefeated two-weight […]
Defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, began their 2025/26 campaign with a 1–1 draw against last season’s runners-up, Rivers United, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Friday. Rivers United took an early lead in the 3rd minute through Aniekeme Okon, before Victor Mbaoma equalised for the Sky Blue Stars […]
Nasarawa United Football Club have unveiled their new kits ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The presentation was held on Friday evening at the official residence of the Nasarawa State Acting Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, in Lafia. The event was attended by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. […]
Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has selected team captain William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 31 for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South […]
Nigerian forward Cynthia Adamu Chidebere has officially sealed a move to the United States, joining Tyler Junior College (TJC) in Texas on a full scholarship. The former LASK Linz Women’s forward, who also has experience at Austrian youth international level, will feature for the Apaches in the 2025/26 NJCAA season. Adamu, a native of Enugu […]
