In a desperate move to leave Italian Club Napoli FC, this summer Victor Osimhen has submitted a transfer request. This was confirmed by the Sporting Director of the Italian Serie A club, Giovanni Manna, just before the kickoff of their Coppa Italia clash with Modena on Saturday 10 August, 2024. Giovanni Manna said this ahead…
Head coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, Rena Wakama has been named as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced this prestigious accolade on Sunday, concluding the Olympic Games. Rena Wakama’s selection highlights her outstanding leadership and tactical expertise, which elevated Nigeria to remarkable success at the Games….
Former Nigerian international goalkeeper Idah Peterside has opened up about the personal challenges he faced following his separation from his first wife. Peterside, who retired from professional football in 2002, shifted to a new career as a television pundit with SuperSport shortly thereafter. During this transition, he also founded a church, dedicating himself to evangelism….
The Super Falcons of Nigeria experienced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Brazil in their opening match at the 2024 Olympic Games. Despite the loss, the Falcons demonstrated a commendable performance against a strong Brazilian team. The match’s only goal came from Gabby Nunes in the 37th minute, who broke the offside trap to deliver a…
Wrestling icon and entertainer, Hulk Hogan, has made a dramatic appearance at the Republican National Convention, tearing off his shirt on stage to rally support for presidential candidate Donald Trump. The former US President delivered his first public speech since surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally the previous weekend. Trump became emotional as…
100m hurdles World record holder, Tobi Amusan will be Team Nigeria’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has been named team captain. The duo’s appointment was announced in a statement released by Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) press officer, Tony Nezianya. Amusan, the reigning world champion in…
Manchester United are reportedly pushing hard to secure the transfer of highly-rated Arsenal youngster Chidozie Obi-Martin. The 16-year-old Danish forward of Nigerian descent is expected to make a final decision on his future in a couple of days, having attracted interest from clubs across Europe. The young striker has a Nigerian father, while his mother…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons fell to a slim 1-0 defeat against Canada in their friendly at the La Quinta Football Centre, Malaga, on Wednesday night. Olympic champions Canada dominated the opening exchanges and scored the decisive goal in the 18th minute. The Super Falcons had numerous chances to equalise but were let down by their poor…
The Super Falcons have been scheduled to play Canada’s women’s team in a friendly game. In a tweet on its X page on Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that the match will be played on Wednesday behind closed doors at the team’s base in Seville, Spain. The match will be held as final…
A former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has said that the ex-goalkeeper Joseph Dosu ‘housed’ John Obi Mikel before he became famous. Dosu was the only home based player to be included in Nigeria’s 1996 Olympic team, which won gold at the tournament. However, his career was short-lived as a result of an automobile accident….
