Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national flag football teams have officially secured their places at the 2026 IFAF World Championships, following confirmation from the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). The announcement comes after Nigeria dominated the inaugural IFAF African Flag Football Championship held earlier this year, winning both the men’s and women’s titles to emerge […]
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu is set to host her annual End-of-Year Event through the Uchenna Kanu Foundation on December 13, 2025, in Umuahia, Abia State, reinforcing her growing influence both on and off the pitch. The 2025 edition will feature a series of community-driven initiatives designed to inspire, educate, and empower young people […]
Nigeria and Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick has been ruled out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after sustaining a knee injury during training with Belgian club FCV Dender. The 19-year old, who is on loan from Brentford, suffered the setback in a closed training session, and early medical assessments indicate he will not recover […]
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has confirmed that promising swimmers Olaiya Timileyin and Daniel Udoh will represent the country at the 2025 Africa Junior Open Water Championships, scheduled for November 28–30 in Conakry, Guinea. The duo has been undergoing intensive training in Lagos since early November as part of a structured national preparation programme. They are […]
Super Falcons forward and international football icon, Uchenna Grace Kanu, is set to officially launch her highly anticipated debut book titled “Football, My Escape” on December 2, 2025, at the vibrant MADHouse, UNILAG Lagoon Front, Lagos State. The event will bring together fans, industry leaders, media personalities, young athletes, teammates, and well-wishers for an inspiring […]
Nigeria has recorded a groundbreaking moment in global winter sports as Simidele Adeagbo and Kewe King made their official debut in the two woman bobsleigh event at the IBSF World Cup in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The appearance marks another milestone for Adeagbo, already a trailblazer as the first African to compete in bobsleigh at the […]
Queens Park Rangers have been advised to make a renewed push for Nigeria’s first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, when the transfer market reopens in January. Club analyst and QPR supporter Louis Moir voiced strong concerns over the team’s goalkeeping situation, stressing that the lack of a commanding presence between the posts is undermining the squad’s […]
The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) has confirmed that the country’s youth team, scheduled to participate in the ITTF World Youth Championships in Romania from November 23 to 30, has been denied entry visas. The team, led by reigning West African champion Kuti Matthew, earned qualification after winning both the U15 and U19 boys’ team […]
Nigerian midfielder Ayaosi Emmanuel delivered a standout performance for MFK Karviná, powering the club to a dramatic 4-3 triumph over Hradec Králové in the Czech First League. Emmanuel sparked the comeback in the 41st minute, drawing Karviná level at 1-1 before halftime. He struck again on the hour mark to hand his side a 2-1 […]
Lazio are preparing to make a key change to their Serie A squad list, with midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru expected to be reinstated following his recovery from a hamstring injury. Dele-Bashiru was removed from the squad in September and replaced by Toma Basic, but with the Nigerian now fully fit, the club is ready to use […]
