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Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being knocked out of the two games after suffering a hamstring injury in her club, Paris Saint Germain of France’s game on Monday night. Echegini, who scored […]
Former Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich, has reportedly set his sights on Turkish football giants Galatasaray S.K., with multiple Turkish media outlets claiming the billionaire is in talks to acquire a significant stake in the club. According to leading Turkish newspaper Sözcü, Abramovich is “planning to purchase shares of Galatasaray and become one of its […]
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of another remarkable milestone at Galatasaray, as he continues to etch his name into the club’s record books. The inform forward, who already holds the record as Galatasaray’s highest-scoring foreign player in a single season, is now just one goal away from making more history. If Osimhen […]
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have entered Day Two of their training camp in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying match against Benin Republic. The first leg of the encounter is scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 24, in Lome, Togo, while the return leg will take place at the […]
Nigeria’s rising table tennis sensation, Kuti Matthew, has been honoured with the Ethiopian Holidays Most Improved Player (Male) award at the recently concluded 2025 ITTF Africa Championships held in Tunis, Tunisia. The young star, who is also the reigning West African Champion, proved his worth once again as one of the most promising names in […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo, has celebrated her first major title with AFC Toronto, marking a remarkable start to her career in Canada’s Northern Super League (NSL). The 27-year-old attacker joined AFC Toronto in February 2025, and her impact has been immediate. According to the club’s official website, Okoronkwo’s creativity and attacking flair have […]
Team Nigeria delivered an outstanding performance at the just-concluded World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Cairo, Egypt, finishing second overall on the medals table. The Nigerian contingent showcased remarkable strength and national pride, securing a total of 20 medals, including 8 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze. China narrowly topped the standings with 21 medals […]
Champions Nigeria will commence training sessions on Monday in the Togolese capital, Lomé ahead of their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture, first leg match against their Béninoise counterparts, which will take place on Friday. Six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala was among the early birds in the Super Falcons’ […]
Canada’s U17 girls scored three second-half goals to dominate Nigeria 4-1 in the opening match of Group D of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. The game at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2) in Moroccan city of Salé, near Rabat, was barely two minutes old when Canada went in […]
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a dominant performance to defeat Nigeria’s Remo Stars FC 5–1 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second round clash at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday. The Brazilians showed their experience and attacking flair from kickoff, controlling possession and putting the Nigerian side under […]
