Nigeria Surprises Australia In First Olympic Win In 20 Years
D’Tigress of Nigeria have beaten the Opals of Australia 75-62 in women’s basketball at the Paris Olympics. Point guard Ezinne Kalu produced a clutch performance, inspiring the Rena Wakama-coached team to withstand a late rally from the Aussies at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Monday. The victory was Nigeria’s first at the Games since Athens 2004. Kalu finished the game with 19...
Transfer: LaLiga Club, Sevilla Give Iheanacho Two-Year Contract
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho will sign a two-year contract at LaLiga club, Sevilla this week, ABN TV reports. Iheanacho is expected in Spain on Tuesday (today) to undergo his medicals. The 27-year-old will sign the dotted lines afterward. The versatile striker will join the former UEFA Europa League winners on a free transfer. Iheanacho left Premier League club, Leicester City last month...
Sprinter Favour Ofili Denied 100m Spot At Paris Olympics
Sprinter Favour Ofili, displeased at her non-participation in the 100-metre, at the ongoing Olympics in Paris, due to AFN administrative failures. She called for accountability from those responsible and voiced her skepticism about the trustworthiness of both the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Olympic Committee. organisations. The LSU Track and Field alumni hopes to be entered in the 200-metre event. LSU...
Victor Osimhen’s Agent Denies Chelsea Loan
Agent Roberto Calenda has denied reports about Victor Osimhen joining Chelsea on loan, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Calenda broke his silence on the protracted transfer of the player in the wake of Tuesday’s report by The Athletic, whose Football Correspondent, David Ornstein, reported that both clubs have continued negotiations over a deal, which will see Romelo Lukaku move to Napoli...
Flick Opens Tenure With Barcelona’s Win Over Man City
New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick made a triumphant start into his tenure on Tuesday as the Spanish giants beat Manchester City on penalties. Toni Fernandez, who signed with Barca earlier this month after turning 16, flicked in a left-footed shot past reserve City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to give the German manager’s side a 4-1 win on penalties. Barcelona kicked off their...
Super Falcons Knocked Out Of Paris 2024 Without A Win
Three matches and three defeats for Nigeria’s Super Falcons after Japan humiliated them in the final game in Paris Olympic 2024. The Super Falcons of Nigeria have crashed out of the Paris 2024 Olympics after a humiliating 3-1 defeat at the hands of the mighty Japan. The loss marks the end of their campaign, with three consecutive defeats and just a...
Conmebol Unveils 2024 Copa América Team Of The Tournament [Full list]
![Conmebol Unveils 2024 Copa América Team Of The Tournament [Full list]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lionel-Messi-640x360.jpg "Conmebol Unveils 2024 Copa América Team Of The Tournament [Full list]")
Lionel Messi and four of his Argentina teammates have been included in Conmebol’s 2024 Copa América Team of the Tournament. The Team of the Tournament was named over two weeks after it ended. Messi scored only one goal and set up one more in five appearances during the competition. Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martínez, who scored the winning goal in the final,...
Everton Woos Chukwueze With N90Billion
Super Eagles midfielder, Samuel Chukwueze, has caught the attention of English Premier League side, Everton, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old joined the seven-time UEFA Champions League winners from Villareal last summer in a deal that could end up costing around €50m. However, he didn’t have the best start to life under Stefano Pioli. Largely, he was second choice to Christian Pulisic and...
African Knockout Championship ‘AKO5’ Returns With A Packed Card
The African Knockout Championship (AKO5) is set to light up Nigeria’s capital once again with its second event in Abuja. On August 10, the prestigious Abuja Continental Hotel will host AKO5, featuring adrenaline-pumping action across various divisions including featherweight, middleweight, lightweight, and women’s bantamweight as the AKO Championship playoffs loom near. Leading the card is a highly anticipated showdown between...
My Mission In Sevilla — Iheanacho
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is confident playing alongside his international teammate Chidera Ejuke at new club, Sevilla. The Super Eagles forward just joined the record UEFA Europa League champions on a two-year deal with the club having the option for a further year. The 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner is being brought in by the Andalusian club...
