Oshoala, Nnadozie, and others make CAF women’s awards final shortlist

Super Falcons stars Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie are among the top 10 contenders for the 2023 CAF Women's Player of The Year award, which will be presented in Marrakesh,…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Victor Osimhen helps Napoli secure victory over Atalanta on return from injury

Victor Osimhen, returning from a 43-day injury layoff, played a pivotal role in Napoli's thrilling 2-1 victory over Atalanta, orchestrating the match-winning goal. Osimhen's presence on the pitch provided Napoli…

Andre Olasukanmi

Frankfurt cool interest in Gift Orban

German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt is reportedly no longer interested in signing Gift Orban from AA Gent. The young Nigerian striker was previously linked with a move to the club,…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Injury rules Taiwo Awoniyi out of 2023 AFCON

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest Striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a groin injury while on international duty. The striker…

Derin Ajayi

Josh Okogie shuts down Steph Curry, Suns win 123-115

Josh Okogie had an outstanding defensive performance against Steph Curry, helping the Phoenix Suns defeat the Golden State Warriors 123-115 at the FootPrint Center on Thursday. Despite guarding Curry, Josh…

Andre Olasukanmi

Ime Udoka hails Jalen Green after Rockets return to winning ways

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets, snapped their three-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors with a decisive 111-91 victory over the…

Derin Ajayi

Sporting Lagos fined ₦1 million for fan misbehavior

Sporting Lagos has been fined ₦1 million for violating the security protocols outlined in the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) during their matchday 9 fixture…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Moses Simon apologises for Super Eagles’ performance

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has vowed that the team will return stronger after their disappointing draws against 153rd-ranked Lesotho and 125th-ranked Zimbabwe in the opening games of their 2026…

Andre Olasukanmi

Nigeria may miss out on 2024 Paris Olympics over anti-doping issues

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has warned that Nigeria athletes could be barred from representing the country in the 2024 Olympics in Paris if the Nigerian Anti-Doping Committee (NADC) does…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Reuben Chinyelu scores double figures in WSU’s win against Rhode Island

Washington State University freshman, Reuben Chinyelu, grabbed his first career double figures for the Cougars in their 78-57 victory over the Rhone Islands Rams on Sunday. The former NBA Africa…

Andre Olasukanmi