Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a 39-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later in March. In what’s set to be Chelle’s first match in charge of the Super Eagles following his appointment in January, the Malian has opted for a 39-man provisional squad list, […]
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Sportico’s 2024 list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes made headlines for many reasons, but none as striking as the absence of female athletes for the second straight year. The sports business publication released the report on February 12, featuring athletes from eight sports and 27 countries, yet not a single female athlete made the […]
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The D’Tigers of Nigeria have secured qualification for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket by defeating the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde 76-63 on Sunday, February 23, at the Great Hall in Tripoli, Libya. The D’Tigers approached the must-win clash with determination and were already leading the Blue Sharks 53-40 at the start of the third […]
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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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UEFA has entered an exclusive negotiation period with Relevent Sports for the commercial rights of Europe’s men’s club competitions for the 2027-33 cycle. The deal, which is expected to be finalised soon, barring unforeseen circumstances, would end UEFA’s long-standing partnership with Team which has handled the commercial aspects of the Champions League, Europa League, and […]
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San Diego FC (SDFC) has made a groundbreaking addition to its ownership group, welcoming two-time GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated artist Tems through her company, The Leading Vibe. The Lagos-born singer, songwriter, and producer, known for her soulful voice and impressive artistry, is bringing her creative energy and deep commitment to community to the world of […]
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The Philadelphia Eagles won their second-ever Super Bowl overnight, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, and ending their bid for an unprecedented three-peat in the competition’s history. For a team that was given little chance heading into the rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl – where they lost to the Chiefs 38-35 — 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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Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis has completed a deadline-day loan transfer to English Championship side Blackburn Rovers after a frustrating stint at Nottingham Forest, where he was deemed surplus to requirements. Dennis was one of Forest’s statement signings in the summer of 2022 following their promotion to the Premier League. The 27-year-old striker joined […]
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Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a loan move to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough, barely six months after joining Spain’s Sevilla on a two-year deal following the expiration of his contract at Leicester City. Iheanacho joins Middlesbrough on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season, with no obligation to buy for […]
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