Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, delivered an impressive performance on Tuesday, scoring twice to secure a 2-0 victory for Nigeria over Cameroon in an international friendly held at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta.Ajibade opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a well-taken penalty, before doubling the lead in the 43rd minute following…
Nigerian football legend and former Super Eagles captain, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has offered words of advice to Victor Osimhen as speculation grows over the striker’s future.Osimhen, 26, recently concluded a successful loan spell with Galatasaray, scoring an impressive 37 goals in all competitions and clinching the Golden Boot in the Turkish Super Lig. His loan…
Former Nigerian football captain and renowned sports columnist, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, has ended his moving personal chronicle of the 22nd National Sports Festival, the Gateway Games 2024, with a somber and heart-wrenching reflection on the tragic death of 22 young athletes in a road accident near Kano.The widely followed “Daily Diary” series, which had celebrated…
Former Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over reports that the national team’s head coach position could be handed to a foreign manager, describing the move as “a sign of disrespect” to Nigerian coaches.Oliseh expressed his displeasure during an interview with SuperSport, arguing that such appointments undermine the…
Nigerian hurdler, Tobi Amusan, delivered a sensational performance at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, blazing to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a time of 12.45 seconds—a new meet record. Amusan, the 2022 World Champion and world record holder, broke the previous record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018….
Lionel Messi has paid a heartfelt tribute to his longtime rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, in an interview with Ballon d’Or media.Messi described their era of dominance in football as “truly magnificent” and acknowledged the role Ronaldo played in pushing him to give his best.“It was a truly magnificent time. I think we pushed each other to…
Nigeria secured a hard-fought bronze medal at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating host nation Egypt 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.The match was filled with intensity as both teams sought redemption after falling short of the final.Egypt struck early in the game, with Osama Omar capitalizing on a…
After a Life-Threatening Injury, Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has expressed his gratitude to fans, teammates, and the club after a medical emergency that led to surgery and a medically induced coma.“With the grace of God, I am grateful to still be here, to still be fighting, to still be smiling, and to be in…
South Africa U-20 head coach Raymond Mdaka attributed his team’s 1-0 win over Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to the players’ adherence to the tactical plan. The Amajita secured a spot in the final of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations with the hard-earned victory. Tylon Smith’s 66th-minute strike proved to be the difference-maker, separating the…
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is reportedly on the verge of signing a monumental contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. The deal, estimated at €160 million over four years, would make him one of the highest-paid footballers globally. According to multiple reports, including Rai Sport and Calciomercato.it,…
