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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubair, has secured a new role abroad after being unveiled as the new head coach of Telecom Egypt SC, a club competing in the Egyptian second tier league. The unveiling ceremony took place at the club’s headquarters in Cairo, where Zubair signed a two year deal that will see […]
Former Bournemouth forward Efan Ekoku has praised Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare for his bright cameo in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 3-0 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage. Wolves struggled to find any rhythm for much of the game. Arokodare came off the bench in the 64th minute and, although he’s still waiting for his first Premier League […]
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirović couldn’t hide his admiration for Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi, whose introduction changed the tide in their 2–0 win over Norwich City on Saturday. The Tigers looked second best in the first half, unable to match Norwich’s pace and intensity. Jakirović was honest in his post match reflection, admitting his side […]
Six-time finalists Nigeria will be at their very best to grab Africa’s slot in the Intercontinental Play-offs for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals to be jointly-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico, says President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau. Gusau exuded confidence on Wednesday that aside the forever-unyielding Nigerian spirit which saw […]
Nigeria’s basketball sensation, Rena Wakama, continues to raise the bar as she’s been officially appointed head coach of Hive BC ahead of the 2026 Unrivaled basketball season. The 32 year old, who made history as the first female coach to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with Nigeria’s D’Tigress, will now take charge of the new […]
Turkish giant Galatasaray SK have reportedly placed a massive €140 million valuation on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, insisting they will not consider any offer below that figure, according to reports from Sporx. The Super Eagles forward has continued to dominate transfer headlines in Turkey since Galatasaray’s shocking move to bring him from Napoli earlier this […]
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Congress has officially confirmed that the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season will maintain its traditional two-group format l, Groups A and B, featuring a total of 20 clubs. The decision was ratified during the league’s Congress meeting, with participating clubs drawn through a seeding process that ensured balance and competitiveness […]
Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Aruna Quadri, was forced to pull out of his first round clash against France’s Alexis Lebrun at the ongoing World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions in Montpellier 2025, after experiencing discomfort in his movement. The encounter had promised to be an exciting showdown, especially with Quadri’s impressive record against Lebrun, having defeated […]
Former Fenerbahçe striker, Serhat Akın, has showered high praise on Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, describing him as the best centre forward to ever play in the Turkish Super Lig. Akın, who knows the league inside out after years of playing at the top level in Turkey, spoke passionately about Osimhen’s impact at Galatasaray. The […]
The Carabao Cup delivered drama, goals, and a sprinkle of Nigerian flair on Tuesday night as a new generation of young talents with Nigerian roots made their mark on English football. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s Tyrique George showed exactly why fans are excited about his potential. The 19 year old forward found the back of […]
