Nigerian-eligible defender Michael Kayode wins Italian Golden Boy award
Michael Kayode, a defender eligible to represent Nigeria, has been named the 2024 Italian Golden Boy. This prestigious award recognizes the best young Italian talent of the year. Kayode enjoyed…
Rivers United surrender NPFL top spot after 1-1 draw at Sunshine
Rivers United relinquished their position as table toppers in the Nigeria Professional Football League as they were held to a frustrating draw against Sunshine Stars at the Otunba Dipo Dina…
Enyimba lose 2-0 to Al Masry in CAF Confed Cup group opener
Nigeria’s sole representative in the CAF inter-club competitions, Enyimba, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Egypt’s Al Masry in their opening Group D match at the Suez Stadium. The Nigerian side…
Ikorodu City beat El Kanemi Warriors to continue impressive season.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan on Wednesday, November 27, Ikorodu City defeated El Kanemi Warriors 2-0, extending their incredible run in the NPFL. Nurudeen Aweroro, the interim coach…
Remo end 3-game winless run, defeat 3SC 2-0 in Ikenne
Remo Stars snapped their three-game winless streak with a commanding 2-0 victory over 10-man Shooting Stars in Ikenne during a Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 14 fixture, reclaiming their spot…
17-year-old Francis Onyeka makes UCL debut in Leverkusen’s 5-0 win
Bayer Leverkusen's rising star, Francis Onyeka, marked his UEFA Champions League debut on Tuesday as the Black and Reds routed Salzburg 5-0 in a dominant performance at the BayArena. The…
Stuttgart joins race to sign Gift Orban
VfB Stuttgart has entered the competition to sign Nigerian striker Gift Orban. The 22-year-old could leave financially troubled Olympique Lyon as early as January. Since his high-profile move from Gent…
Ime Udoka’s Rockets clinch NBA Cup quarterfinal ticket
Former Nigerian basketball star Ime Udoka has led the Houston Rockets to impressive heights, securing their spot in the quarterfinals of the NBA Emirates Cup. The Rockets clinched their advancement…
IBF orders Bakole to fight Ajagba in heavyweight title eliminator
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has directed Martin Bakole to face Efe Ajagba in a heavyweight title eliminator, with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for the IBF world championship,…
Gift Orban dropped from Lyon’s Europa League squad
Nigerian striker Gift Orban has been omitted from Olympique Lyon's squad for their upcoming Europa League match against Qarabag in Baku. This decision comes amidst a period of poor form…
