Ekong, 22 others to battle Benin Rep, Rwanda
Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong,...
Labbadia named Super Eagles’ 37th manager
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia to become the head coach of Nigeria’s senior men national team, Super Eagles.
NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said in the...
Falconets lose to Mexico in Colombia 2024 test game
Two-time silver medallists Nigeria lost by the odd goal to Mexico in an entertaining encounter in Bogota on Monday evening, which served as their final test before the 11th Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup finals kicking off on Saturday.
The...
Gundogan returns to Man City after a year at Barca
Ilkay Gundogan has returned to Manchester City, just over a year after leaving the club for Barcelona.
He has signed a one-year deal.
“My seven years at Manchester City were a time of pure contentment for me, both on and off...
Falconets ready to fly over Australia in WC friendly
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have now fully recovered from their long trip to Colombia and are now set to confront their counterparts from Australia, in the first of two friendly matches organised by the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure...
Flamingos in camp for WC first phase of final camping
Head coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 35 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, as the team commences the first phase of final preparations for the 8th Fifa U17 Women’s World Cup finals to be staged in...
WC organisers welcome Falconets with pomp
Colourful traditional dancers, flag-waving enthusiasts and members of the Local Organising Committee of the Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 were among the excited crowd that welcomed two-time silver medalists Nigeria to the Colombian capital, Bogota on Sunday...
Shittu names U-18 IHF Women’s World Championship team
Nigeria's Women U-18 handball team coach Adewunmi Agboola Shittu has unveiled his final list of players that will represent the country at the 10th IHF Women's U-18 Handball Championship in China.
This is as the team jetted out of the...
Biles misses out on fourth Olympic medal
Simone Biles missed the chance of a fourth medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after finishing fifth in the women's balance beam final - where Alice D’Amato became Italy's first ever gymnastics champion.
There was plenty to celebrate for...
Djokovic put ‘everything on the line’ for Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic said he put “everything on the line” to become Olympic champion and defeat Carlos Alcaraz in an “incredible battle”.
The Serb is just the fifth player, male or female, to complete the career Golden Slam and became the...
