Udinese back Maduka Okoye after ban, say he’s cleared of match-fixing

Udinese have thrown their full support behind Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye after he was handed a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation’s Federal Tribunal (FIGC) over betting irregularities, but…

Derin Ajayi

Sunday Adetunji grabs brace, assist in Ballkani’s 4-2 win over Floriana in Conference League qualifier

Sunday Adetunji delivered a standout performance, scoring twice and providing an assist to help FC Ballkani secure a 4–2 victory over Maltese side Floriana in the second round of the…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Josh Okogie signs one-year, $3.1m deal with Houston Rockets

D’Tigers shooting guard Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Houston Rockets, Bold Sports reports. The Rockets confirmed the signing of the former Minnesota Timberwolves…

Kelvin Ekerete

Morocco edge Ghana on penalties to set up WAFCON final clash with Nigeria

Hosts Morocco will face Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after edging Ghana 4–2 on penalties in a dramatic semi-final in Rabat…

Derin Ajayi

Flying Eagles eye WAFU B title in Accra showdown with in-form Ivory Coast

Nigeria’s U-20 boys, the Flying Eagles, will take on the rampaging Young Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Boys Tournament on Wednesday in Accra,…

Bold Sports

Okoye handed two-month ban for alleged role in betting scandal

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been handed a two-month suspension by the Italian National Federal Tribunal following his alleged involvement in a betting-related misconduct during a Serie A match…

Andre Olasukanmi

Super Falcons qualify for WAFCON final with 2-1 victory over South Africa

The Super Falcons have sealed their place in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa on…

Ayomide Akinkuade

Two years of red: Ola Aina’s journey at Nottingham Forest

On July 22, 2023, Ola Aina walked through the doors at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest’s first signing of the summer — a quiet arrival, but one full of…

Ayomide Akinkuade

Patrik Schick: Boniface and I should be starting together

Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick has expressed his desire to play alongside Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface more frequently, rather than the two taking turns as backups for each other.Despite…

Derin Ajayi

Desiree Ellis: Banyana Banyana ready for WAFCON semifinal clash with Nigeria

South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis says the Banyana Banyana are fully prepared for their high-stakes semifinal clash against Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as…

Andre Olasukanmi