Rivers Hoopers clinch back-to-back NPBL title with win over Hoops and Read
Rivers Hoopers have once again asserted their dominance in Nigerian basketball, winning the National Premier Basketball League title for the second time in a row in commanding fashion. The defending…
Gernot Rohr’s Benin qualify for 2025 AFCON despite Libya draw
Gernot Rohr's Benin Republic secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Nigeria, following a goalless draw against Libya in Benghazi. This achievement comes despite Nigeria's surprising…
Nwabali makes final shortlist for CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been named among the final five contenders for the 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Chippa United shot-stopper was included in the…
Uninspiring Eagles stumble in Uyo as Rwanda snatch 2-1 victory
Group winners Nigeria suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Rwanda's Amavubi at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in their final qualifier for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite already…
Lookman in, Troost-Ekong out of five-man African Player of the Year shortlist
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has made the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 African Player of the Year award, while teammate William Troost-Ekong has missed out. The Confederation of…
Okoye returns, Boniface leads Eagles attack in AFCON qualifier against Rwanda
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has named a much-changed starting lineup for the team's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Rwanda on Monday. The match at the…
Chimezie Metu out for 8 weeks with knee injury
FC Barcelona Bàsquet and D'Tigers forward Chimezie Metu is set to miss up to eight weeks of action following a grade 2 knee injury sustained during the team’s 102-99 victory…
Maduka Okoye set for first Eagles appearance in 3 years
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, is set to make his first start for the national team in nearly 35 months and has expressed his eagerness to return as the team's…
Man United set to offer Zirkzee plus €30m for Osimhen
Manchester United are reportedly exploring a player-plus-cash deal for Napoli’s wantaway striker Victor Osimhen, potentially during the January transfer window or next summer. According to Transfer News Live via Il…
