By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles suffered a narrow 1–0 loss to Senegal in their opening Group D clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The match, played on Tuesday evening at the Amani Stadium, was decided by a second-half goal from Christian Gomis. In the aftermath, head coach Eric Chelle identified three …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a substantial reward for Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. Each player will receive $100,000, while members of the coaching and technical staff will receive $50,000 each. Additionally, the entire team and coaching staff have been awarded the …
By Esther Ososanya Galatasaray has made history by completing a €75 million permanent transfer for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli shattering the Turkish Super Lig transfer record and sending a clear message ahead of the new European season. The fee eclipses the league’s previous record Fenerbahçe’s €20 million move for Youssef En-Nesyri by a staggering 275%, making Osimhen not …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons will receive $1 million in prize money after securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over hosts Morocco on Saturday night. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had earlier announced a 45 per cent increase in the tournament prize pool, …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign with a ruthless 92–45 demolition of Rwanda, sending an early warning to their continental rivals. Led by head coach Rena Wakama, the defending champions took control from tip-off and never looked back. The Nigerian side closed the first half with a comfortable 45–25 …
By Esther Ososanya In what may become a landmark moment for global football officiating, FIFA has named 54 match officials, including 18 referees and 36 assistant referees from 22 countries, for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. But beyond the selection headlines, the true game changer lies in what these officials will be …
By Esther Ososanya Wrestling icon, actor, and global pop culture phenomenon Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. TMZ Sports first reported the death of the former WWE Champion, revealing that Hogan died early Thursday morning at his Clearwater, Florida, home. Emergency vehicles, including police and EMTs, were reportedly seen stationed outside …
By Esther Ososanya As Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen inches closer to a dramatic switch from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray, a surprising insider has offered a rare glimpse into both Osimhen’s personal desire and the flamboyant dealings of Napoli’s top boss. Gökhan İnler, current technical director at Udinese and a former Napoli midfielder, has revealed …
By Esther Ososanya As the countdown begins to Friday’s high-stakes clash at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have set their sights squarely on a singular goal of lifting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy and reclaiming their dominance on the continent. Speaking exclusively after the team’s thrilling 2-1 semi-final victory …
By Esther Ososanya In a dramatic twist that could reshape Newcastle United’s summer transfer plans, Swedish forward Alexander Isak has formally informed the club of his desire to leave, sparking renewed interest from top European sides, including Liverpool and Arsenal. Isak, 24, is keen to explore fresh opportunities elsewhere in Europe, ruling out a move …
