Champions League playoffs draw: Lookman, Chukwueze, Onyedika, Ilenikhena to know opponents today
Four Nigerian players—Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Raphael Onyedika, and George Ilenikhena—will discover their opponents today when UEFA Champions League playoffs draw takes place. Their clubs—Atalanta, AC Milan, Club Brugge, and…
Ndidi expected in Leicester squad next week after return to training
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has resumed training as he continues his recovery from injury, head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed. Nistelrooy made this known on Friday at the…
‘I have to work hard’ – Nathan Tella eyes Super Eagles return under Eric Chelle
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has expressed his desire to earn a place in the Super Eagles squad after scoring in his club’s 2-0 victory over Sparta Praha in the…
2025 AFCON: Uganda coach Put optimistic of chances against Nigeria, others
Uganda’s head coach, Paul Put, has acknowledged the challenge of facing Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but remains optimistic about his team’s chances. The Cranes have…
Kuti, Aiyelabegan eye glory as Molade Okoya Thomas Cup enters q’final stage
Top seeds Matthew Kuti and Sukurat Aiyelabegan have set their sights on success as they prepare to compete in the 56th Molade Okoya Thomas National Table Tennis Championship. Kuti, a…
Ajax vs Galatasaray: Osimhen injury-time goal not enough in 2-1 Europa League defeat
Victor Osimhen’s late strike was not enough to save Galatasaray from defeat as Ajax secured a 2-1 victory in their final Europa League group phase match at the Johan Cruyff…
Chima Moneke powers Baskonia past Chimezie Metu’s Barcelona
D’Tigers forward Chima Moneke produced a Most Valuable Player of the Game performance, scoring a game-high 22 points to power Baskonia to a nail-bitting 88-86 win over FC Barcelona Basquet…
Cricket global dev boss hails Nigeria’s ICC World Cup performance
Head of Global Development for the International Cricket Council, William Glenwright, has hailed the performance of Nigeria at the 2025 ICC T20 U-19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia noting that…
UFC: I want to show how great I am – Adesanya ahead of Imavov fight
Former two-time UFC champion Israel Adesanya says he hopes to show how great a fighter he is when he gets into the octagon against fast-rising French star Nassourdine Imavov at…
‘There is no other way’ – Tanzania coach on facing Nigeria at 2025 AFCON
Tanzania’s head coach, Hemed Suleiman Ali, has emphasised the importance of preparation as the Taifa Stars get ready to take on Nigeria, Tunisia, and Uganda in Group C of the…
