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Spain has officially named Nigeria eligible forward Edna Imade in its squad for the UEFA Women’s Nations League final, marking a major blow to Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who have been monitoring the rising star closely. Imade, who was born in Morocco to Nigerian parents and raised in Spain, received her first senior call up after […]
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that playmaker Cole Palmer has sustained a fractured toe following an accident at home, ruling him out of several crucial matches. Speaking ahead of the club’s upcoming fixtures, Maresca revealed the unexpected setback: “He is probably not available for Burnley, Barcelona or Arsenal, for sure. Unfortunately, he had an […]
Bahrain’s Edidiong Odiong produced a dazzling display of speed to clinch the women’s 200m title at the Islamic Solidarity Games, stopping the clock at 22.99s to seal a memorable sprint double. Odiong’s blistering run powered Bahrain to a commanding 1–2 finish, with compatriot Salwa Eid Naser securing the silver medal in 23.52s after a strong […]
Heartland FC has taken a major step in its rebuilding project with the arrival of renowned Dutch football consultant Tom Sanders, who is in Owerri to evaluate the squad and help open fresh international opportunities for the club. Sanders, a veteran with more than 25 years of work across African football, observed the team’s training […]
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season has taken a dramatic turn as Ikorodu City FC continue their fairytale rise, climbing to the summit of the league table with 24 points after 13 matches. They sit neck and neck with Nasarawa United FC, who share the same points tally but trail on goal difference. […]
Team Nigeria enjoyed a brilliant night at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, boosting its gold medal haul with standout victories in wrestling and the women’s 4x100m relay. In the 53kg freestyle wrestling final, Christiana Ogunsanya delivered a dominant performance, overpowering Uzbekistan’s Shokhida Akhmedova 11–1 to claim the gold medal. Her confident display set […]
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has released a 42-man provisional squad for the highly anticipated Heritage Cup clash against Ghana’s Eagles, scheduled for November 29, 2025, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium in Accra. The Stallions XV, comprising entirely home-based players, are expected to open camp on November 22 in Ebute Metta, Lagos, […]
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially confirmed the withdrawal of Dakkada International FC of Uyo from the 2025/2026 league season. In a statement dated November 18, 2025, and signed by the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana, the NNL disclosed that it received formal communication from the club announcing its decision to pull out […]
Basketball fans are in for a busy slate across Europe and the United States, with several top fixtures providing clear value opportunities based on recent form and team strength. Here’s a rundown of the standout picks from tonight’s games. Zaragoza Heavy Favourites in Europe Cup Clash Basket Zaragoza 2002 vs Bakken Bears Europe Cup (International) […]
Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, will have their work cut out for them after being placed in Group A of the 27th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup, scheduled for January 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. The draw, conducted on Friday in Kigali, pits Nigeria against host nation Rwanda, seven-time African champions Algeria, and […]
