Greek-Nigerian basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is commanding social media attention yet again as he returns to the court for the new NBA season. The 28-year-old, who was born in Greece to Nigerian parents, has become a trending topic after a video went viral, capturing him sporting the Super Falcons of Nigeria jersey. The jersey, […]
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Nigerian youngster, Udodi Onwuzurike, has joined Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume in the top group of athletes who have signed deals with Adidas. Onwuzurike recently forfeited his student-athlete scholarship at the elite Stanford University and turned professional. The NCAA 200-meter champion made a video announcement on his Instagram account, and he has since stated […]
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Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Peseiro, has unveiled a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The roster includes key players like goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka, as well as forwards Moses Simon, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Taiwo Awoniyi. […]
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American-born Nigerian sprinter, Udodi Onwuzurike has decided to forgo his remaining two years of college scholarship at Stanford University to turn professional. After becoming the NCAA 200m champion this season and boasting impressive Personal Bests of 19.76s and 9.92s in the 100m, Onwuzurike is considered one of the rising stars in the sprinting world. […]
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The Nigeria Premier Football League‘s top spot was reclaimed by Lobi Stars in an exciting match at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Fans were on the edge of their seats for their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bayelsa United on Monday away from home. Both teams were fiercely focused on winning as the exciting […]
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Nigerian youngster, Gift Orban, who had a fantastic season with Gent of Belgium, is a candidate for the CAF Young Player of the Year award, which will be given out at the CAF Awards ceremony on December 11, 2023, in Morocco. Orban has been nominated along with eight other young African players due to his […]
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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled the impressive lineup of nominees for the highly prestigious Player of the Year award, with Nigeria’s very own Victor Osimhen emerging as a prominent figure among the list of contenders. This much-anticipated announcement was made on Wednesday morning by CAF, presenting a group of 30 exceptional […]
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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, secured the eighth position globally at the Ballon d’Or award ceremony held in France. This is a testament to Osimhen’s outstanding contributions on both the club and international stages. Last season with Napoli was nothing short of spectacular, with an impressive 31 goals in 39 appearances. Osimhen’s brilliance played a […]
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Israel Adesanya couldn’t help but feel proud of Francis Ngannou after his incredible performance in his professional boxing debut against world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Even though things did not work out in Ngannou’s favor in the end, he not only performed above expectations but also silenced his detractors with a remarkable performance. Francis […]
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South Africa made history during a nail-biting match at the Rugby World Cup by becoming the first side to win four world titles, sending supporters into a frenzy of celebration across the globe. The fact that New Zealand’s captain, Sam Cane, was given a red card, which changed the outcome of the final, added even […]
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There was excitement among the spectators at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena when newly-promoted Sporting Lagos defeated Niger Tornadoes in a hard-fought game in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Sporting prevailed 2-1, but not before a controversial incident in the closing minutes of the match. The game in the fifth week of the NPFL […]
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Today, Google Doodle pays tribute to Nigerian footballer, Rashidi Yekini, who would have turned 60 years old on this day. Known for his prolific goal-scoring abilities and nicknamed the ‘Goalsfather,’ Yekini’s remarkable journey from adversity to football stardom is being celebrated across Nigeria and beyond. The doodle opened with a bio about the Kaduna-born […]
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