Cricket has never truly broken into Nigeria’s mainstream sports. From its colonial-era introduction in the late 19th century to the present day, it has remained a fringe sport, far less visible and popular than football, basketball, tennis, or athletics. In truth, this isn’t exclusive to Nigeria. Across much of the globe, cricket takes a backseat […]
Hours after the euphoria of the Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory over Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers faded on Friday, March 21, attention shifted to the match venue — Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali — where Victor Osimhen’s brace secured Nigeria’s first win on Rwandan soil in their fourth attempt. Osimhen’s brilliance, […]
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria reignited hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali on Friday, March 21. It was a winning start for Eric Chelle thanks to Victor Osimhen’s brace, which ended Nigeria’s seven-game winless run in FIFA World […]
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The prestige of Nigeria’s Super Falcons as the most successful women’s African national team of all time owes much to the squad’s rich and diverse player makeup. Over the years, the team has united talent from across Nigeria and beyond, and its current roster maintains the legacy, featuring marquee players like defender Ashleigh Plumptre, among […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers return in March after a nine-month hiatus, and for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, it’s a make-or-break season. Going winless in their first four qualifiers has left them on the verge of missing out on the World Cup for a second consecutive time if the situation isn’t salvaged. […]
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Some things in the NBA seem inevitable — LeBron James chasing records, Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating the paint, and seasonal changes to the All-Star Weekend. But occasionally, a moment or feat shakes the league in a way that feels almost mythical, something so rare we might never see it again. Luka Dončić’s shocking move to […]
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For nearly two decades, the United States’ February sports calendar has commanded global attention with its biggest spectacles: the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend. Now that the Super Bowl’s thriller is behind us, the focus shifts to the NBA’s showdown that’ll run from Friday through Sunday in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the […]
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The convergence of sports, entertainment, and consumerism at its grandest isn’t something you often see outside the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl. There’s a reason it’s the United States’ biggest sporting event and one of the most watched globally. It returns this Sunday, February 9 (Monday, February 10, WAT) for its 59th edition, where […]
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Netflix has released the trailer for its new sports documentary series, Court of Gold, which profiles Team USA, France, Canada, and Serbia during the Paris 2024 Olympics men’s basketball tournament, held from July 27 to August 10, 2024. Team USA were the ultimate gold medalist, securing their fifth consecutive Olympic title by defeating […]
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It’s a blank canvas for African sports stakeholders to improve on the shortcomings of past years in 2025. Athletes, coaches, supporters, national bodies, and various sporting associations across the continent all have the opportunity to make the most of the tournaments that will dominate the year. For Nigeria, the story isn’t any different. After […]
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Football across African domestic leagues may lag behind European leagues in organisational efficiency, financial strength and overall quality, but African players are indispensable assets to the exponential growth of the European football economy. Recently, footballers of African heritage have played pivotal roles in European national teams. Over 50 players of African descent featured in […]
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2024 marked the 53rd year of operation for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), which began as the Nigerian Football League in 1972. Despite over five decades of existence, the league still struggles with fundamental issues that should, ideally, no longer bother a football body well past its nascent stage. Inadequate funding, ineffective fan […]
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