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Enyeama Confident Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 World Cup, Calls for Support for Ex-Players

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome their current qualifying challenges and secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C of the African qualifiers with seven points from six games. They trail leaders South Africa, who have 13 points, while Rwanda […]

Rivers Hoopers Coach Odaudu Relishes Victory, Eyes Next NBPL Phase

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Head coach of Nigerian Basketball Premier League champions, Rivers Hoopers, Ogoh Odaudu, has praised his team’s performance following their narrow win over Kwara Falcons in Port Harcourt, while setting sights on the next stage of the 2025 season. The Hoopers maintained their unbeaten run in the Atlantic Conference group phase, edging Falcons 88–86 in a […]

Messi Shines in Buenos Aires as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay Join Argentina at 2026 World Cup

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Lionel Messi lit up Buenos Aires on Thursday night with two goals in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela, as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay also confirmed their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Argentina already assured of qualification, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes at the packed Mas Monumental Stadium, where 80,000 […]

Asisat Oshoala Joins Al Hilal on Two-Year Deal After Bay FC Exit

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala on a two-year contract. The six-time Africa Women’s Player of the Year completed her move from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Bay FC, where she spent one-and-a-half seasons. She was unveiled on Tuesday through the club’s social […]

AFN President Okowa Claims Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey Was Driven by Money

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has alleged that sprinter Favour Ofili’s decision to dump Nigeria for Turkey was financially motivated, despite her claims of neglect by Nigerian sports authorities. Speaking in an interview with ESPN, Okowa confirmed that both World Athletics and Ofili had formally communicated her switch to the […]

Liverpool and Man City Draw Real Madrid in Revamped Champions League Format

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Liverpool and Manchester City will both face 15-time champions Real Madrid in the new-look Champions League league phase. For the first time in history, six Premier League clubs are competing under the expanded 36-team format. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have also been paired with Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan in their eight group fixtures, while Pep […]

NFF Confirms Dates for Super Falcons’ WAFCON Qualifier Against Benin

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the dates for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash between the Super Falcons and the She-Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Benin will host the first leg, while Nigeria will play the return fixture, with both encounters scheduled to take place within the FIFA international window […]

Victor Boniface’s AC Milan Move Collapses Over Medical Concerns — A Look at 10 Stars Who Also Failed Tests but Bounced Back

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has hit the headlines after reports in Germany confirmed that his proposed move to AC Milan collapsed due to concerns over his fitness and medical history. According to BILD, the Bayer Leverkusen forward underwent four separate medical tests in Italy, but the Rossoneri ultimately decided to pull the plug on the […]