D’Tigress humble hosts Rwanda, reach fourth-straight final

D'Tigress have advanced to the final of the ongoing 2023 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament defeating hosts Rwanda 79-48 at the BK Arena in Kigali. It is the fourth consecutive final for…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Mercy Abire pleads guilty, risks 20-year imprisonment

Nigeria long jumper, Mercy Abire pleads guilty and faces a maximum jail term of 20 years in the US after admitting to conspiracy to commit money laundering Bold Sports had…

Andre Olasukanmi

Chimezie Metu only NBA star in D’Tigers 15-man roster for Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament 

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a 15-man roster led by Phoenix Suns center Chimezie Metu for D'Tigers Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Lagos from August 12 to 20.  Senegal, Nigeria,…

Andre Olasukanmi

Afrobasket: D’Tigress survive Mozambique scare, to face hosts Rwanda in semis

D’Tigress advanced to the semi-final of the ongoing 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after surviving a massive scare from a spirited Mozambicans in the quarter-final played at the BK Arena on…

Derin Ajayi

Tolu Arokodare scores, misses penalty as Sevette dash Genk’s Champions League dream

Tolu Arokodare scored a goal and missed a penalty for Genk as they failed to book a UEFA Champions League group phase ticket after losing 4-1 on penalties to 10-man…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Kamaru Usman open to Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson fight

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he is ready to fight veteran Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson next if there’s no other opponent on the line for him.  From all indications,…

Andre Olasukanmi

Tolu Arokodare, Yira Sor could book Champions League ticket today with Genk

Tolu Arokodare would be looking to score his second goal of the season when KAA Genk takes on Swiss side Servette in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League second…

Derin Ajayi

D’Tigress to face Mozambique in Afrobasket quarter-final 

Nigeria's D'Tigress will face Mozambique in the quarter-final of the ongoing 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda on Wednesday after their victory over Ivory Coast in the qualifying game at…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Josh Maja joins West Brom on three-year deal

English Football League Championship side West Bromwich Albion have announced the signing of former Bordeaux striker Josh Maja on a three-year deal. The one-capped Super Eagles striker had been on…

Andre Olasukanmi

Tottenham to join race for Gift Orban

Tottenham Hotspur are set to join the race for explosive Nigerian striker, Gift Orban to strengthen the team’s attack ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The Lilywhites are also…

Derin Ajayi