Troost-Ekong recognised for 2023 AFCON exploits at Cairo
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong received recognition for his exceptional performance at the 2023 African Cup of Nations at the African Nations Football Awards, which was hosted in Cairo on…
‘Brilliant’ Iwobi Fulham’s best player this season – Silva
Fulham manager Marco Silva has heaped praise on Nigerian international Alex Iwobi, calling him "one of the club's best players this season, if not the best," following his standout performance…
Ilenikhena’s goal seals win for Monaco in win over Strasbourg
George Ilenikhena sealed the win for Monaco, scoring as they came back from 1-0 down to defeat Strasbourg 3-1 in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter at Stade de la Meinau.…
Moses Simon’s goal, assist not enough as Nantes fall to Lens
Moses Simon's goal and assist couldn't prevent Nantes from suffering their fifth Ligue 1 loss of the season. The Canaries fell 3-2 to RC Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on…
Atalanta set to offer Ademola Lookman improved €3.5m contract to wade off suitors
Europa League champions Atalanta are determined to keep their star forward, Ademola Lookman, with a lucrative contract offer worth around €3.5 million per year. The Nigeria international has been instrumental…
Alex Iwobi’s excellence propels Fulham to derby win
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi delivered a standout performance as Fulham secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Deployed on the right wing, Iwobi was…
Edo Queens coach targets CAF Women’s Champions League glory
Edo Queens head coach, Moses Aduku, is brimming with confidence as his team prepares to make history. He believes they can become the first Nigerian side to clinch the CAF…
UPDATED: Shunned by Italy, 22 countries Lookman got Ballon d’Or votes from
Ademola Lookman finished 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings with 82 points, earning votes from 22 countries. The voting system featured journalists from the top 100 nations in FIFA’s…
Josh Okogie makes first season appearance in Suns narrow win
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie made a return to the court after missing the first seven games of the season. In his five minutes of action, he contributed six points…
Cavs’ Isaac Okoro shines in blowout win over Golden State
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their dominant start to the season, easily defeating the Golden State Warriors 136-117 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Isaac Okoro was a key contributor, scoring 16 points,…
