“We’ll Score A Lot Of Goals Together” – Mauro Icardi Messages Osimhen
Argentine striker Mauro Icardi says he’s looking forward to partnering Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen in the Galatasaray attack. Recuperating Icardi, who is expected back in Istanbul after spending weeks in Argentina for treatment, sent a message to Osimhen and the club of his desire to play in the Istanbul Derby against Fenerbahçe on Saturday, September 22. Icardi told Ersin Düzen...
Super Falcons Midfielder, Ngozi Okobi Welcomes First Child
Super Falcons midfielder, Ngozi Okobi has announced the birth of her first child, ABN TV reports. Okobi took to her X account to announce the good news on Tuesday. She praised God for making her a mother. “Congratulations to me #godbepraised #iamamother #newmom I am in my new season #NSPPD,” Okobi tweeted. Okobi has been combining family duties with football. Recently, the 30-year-old took a...
Junior D’Tigers Finish Seventh In The U-18 Afrobasketball
Nigeria's D'Tigers have been ranked seventh in the quarterfinals of the recently concluded 2024 U18 Afrobasketball Championship in Pretoria. The Nigerian side crashed out in the quarterfinal after suffering a defeat against Egypt. The organizer of the Championship released the ranking on Sunday morning and the former champions was ranked below top 5. Ranking: 1. Mali 2. Cameroon 3. Senegal 4....
Osimhen Sets Record On Super Lig debut
Victor Osimhen has set an impressive record in the Turkish Super Lig match with seven shots on goal against Rizespor on Saturday. Smarting from the disappointment of failed summer window’s deadline day’s moves to Chelsea and Ah Ahly, the 25-year-old proved to be one with much guts, making a bold statement on his maiden outing with The Yellow-Reds by providing...
Cristiano Ronaldo Sidelined With Viral Infection, To Miss Al-nassr’s Iraq Match
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar and Al-Nassr forward, has been diagnosed with a viral infection, the club announced today. The Portuguese veteran is targeting Asia’s top club crown to add to his long list of achievements when the competition kicks off on Monday. “Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo was not feeling well today and was diagnosed with a viral infection,” said...
FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket Semifinals: Nigeria Takes On Uganda
The Junior D'Tigress takes on Uganda on Friday at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in the semi-final of the FIBA U18 Women’s Afrobasket. This is coming on the heels of Nigeria, which secured a 66-51 victory against Egypt to advance to the semifinals of the U18 Women’s Afrobasket. Despite qualifying as one of the two best third-place finishers from...
Lookman Excited On Ballon D’Or Nomination
Ademola Lookman, an Atlanta player and Nigerian forward, called his Ballon d'Or nomination for 2024 a "special feeling." The versatile attacker, who was recently named on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious award, has enjoyed a stellar season for both club and country. He is the only African to make the cut this year, ahead of compatriot Victor Osimhen, who...
Troost-Ekong Leaves Europe For Al-Kholood
The Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong stated that he joined Al-Kholood because of the Saudi Pro League team's offer, Punch Sports Extra report. The Super Eagles skipper opened up on his decision to leave Europe for the Middle East during an exclusive interview with the Counter Attack Podcast. Despite winning his first European league with PAOK Salonika in Greece and having the...
Ghana To Play AFCON Qualifiers In Nigeria
The remaining 2025 Africa Cup of Nations home qualifiers for Ghana's Black Stars are probably going to be hosted in Nigeria. This followed the Confederation of African Football’s rejection of their home venue, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. CAF’s inspection team had deemed the stadium unsuitable for competitive matches, flagging the major structural concerns, including poor drainage, uneven playing surfaces,...
“Age Cheating Won’t Be Tolerated” – Sports Minister Warns
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has warned that any attempts at age cheating in the National Youth Games would not be tolerated. Enoh, who emphasised the importance of upholding the integrity of the games by strictly adhering to the age requirement, called on participating states in the games to embrace the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. He also...
