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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 […]
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. […]
