Osimhen Turkish Super Liga Debut Saturday
Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles' talisman, will play in his first Turkish Super Liga match on Saturday. The former Napoli star chose to shift bases to Turkey in the summer after seeing his proposed moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli fall through. Last Wednesday, Galatasaray announced that it would pay Osimhen €6 million (£5 million, $7.9 million) in wages for the 2024-25...
“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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
“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...
NYG: Kwairanga Receives Gold Medals, Gov. Yahaya Hails
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, praises Munya Kwairanga for winning three gold medals in gymnastics at the ongoing 8th NYG. 13 year old, Munyal, representing Gombe State at the National Youth Games competition, displayed exceptional skill in the floor exercise and balance beam, as well as securing the overall all-around best title. Yahaya, in a press statement signed on Tuesday by...
“Only Consequential Presidents Get Shot At” – Trump Boasts
Donald Trump resumed campaigning Tuesday after a second apparent attempt on his life, boasting that “only consequential presidents get shot at.” Trump spoke at a town hall meeting before fervent supporters in Flint, a beleaguered industrial city that was once a jewel of the US automotive industry in swing state Michigan, before factories closed due to foreign competition. Trump drew a...
