U-20 AFCON: ”F’Eagles Should Be Confident” – Taiye Taiwo
The former Super Eagles player Taiye Taiwo has urged the current Flying Eagles team to enter the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with courage and confidence. Speaking in an interview with Lasgidi 90.1 FM, Taiwo, who was a key member of Nigeria’s successful 2005 U-20 team, had some words of advice for the current squad and shared his thoughts...
Nigeria Eyes World Championship Tickets At World Relays
Technical director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Samuel Onikeku has stated that qualifying at this year's World Championships in Tokyo is one of Team Nigeria's goals at the forthcoming World Relays in China. The AFN on Wednesday unveiled Nigeria’s contingent for the World Relays which will be held from May 10 to 11 in China. Top of the list is...
Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Resumes Duties Following Pneumonia Recovery
The Premier League team announced on Thursday that Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle, has resumed his duties at the training facility following his recovery from pneumonia. Howe, 47, was admitted to the hospital earlier this month and missed league games against Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa. “Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to...
Camavinga Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season Due To Groin Injury
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following a groin injury diagnosis on Thursday. The French international sustained the injury during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on Wednesday. “Following tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with...
United Set To Trigger Release Clause On Osimhen Deal
After allegedly coming to an agreement in principle with the Nigerian striker on a possible summer transfer, Manchester United is prepared to activate Victor Osimhen's €75 million (£64 million/$86 million) release clause. According to Tuttosport, the Red Devils have already agreed basic salary terms with Osimhen’s representatives and are prepared to meet the release clause in his Napoli contract as manager Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his attacking options. The 26-year-old Nigeria international has been in stunning form during his loan spell at Turkish giants Galatasaray this season, scoring a remarkable 30...
NTF Targets Tennis Development, Certifies 40 Coaches
No fewer than 40 coaches have completed a week-long ITF National Level 1 Tennis Coaching Course organised by the Nigeria Tennis Federation in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the participants drawn from the six geopolitical zones in the country, were presented with their certificates at a closing ceremony on Wednesday. The coaching course, which began on April 14,...
Juventus Slip From Serie A’s Top Four Following Defeat To Parma
Juventus' 1-0 loss to Parma on Wednesday, one of four games postponed from Monday due to Pope Francis's passing, cost them a spot in Serie A's Champions League standings. Mateo Pellegrino’s thumping header on the stroke of half-time was enough for Parma to earn a precious win in their fight for top-flight survival and damage Juve’s Champions League hopes. Juve sits...
Osimhen Hits 30th Goal As Gala Ease Into Turkish Cup Final
Victor Osimhen fired Galatasaray into the Turkish Cup final with his 30th goal of the season as the Istanbul giants defeated Konyaspor 5-1 in their semi-final clash on Tuesday. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 26th minute when he connected with a brilliant cross from former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens, powering a header past the Konyaspor goalkeeper to...
Everton Chase Simon In €15m Transfer Race
Everton is looking forward to signing the Nigerian winger Moses Simon ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Punch Sport Extra. According to Africafoot, Everton have already sent scouts to observe Simon at FC Nantes in recent weeks, with the Super Eagles forward now among their priority targets. The Toffees are currently 13th in the Premier League and are planning...
Flying Eagles Secure Narrow Victory Over Egypt In U-20 Pre-AFCON Friendly
Ahead of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, defeated their Egyptian counterparts 2-1 in a friendly game on Tuesday in Cairo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament will take place in Egypt from April 27 to May 18. Kparobo Arierhi gave Nigeria the lead in the 10th minute...
