Nigeria’s Men’s Basketball team, D’Tigers, is set to battle for a spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup, with qualifiers kicking off in November. The team, along with 15 other African nations, will compete for a place in the prestigious global tournament set to take place in Qatar. Following their remarkable comeback to secure a…
The highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba and DR Congo’s Martin Bakole has taken a dramatic turn, with the fight now set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 3. Originally scheduled for New York, the bout has also lost its IBF heavyweight eliminator status following Bakole’s shocking knockout defeat to…
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has weighed in on the Amavubi of Rwanda recent coaching change ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Both Nigeria and Rwanda have made managerial changes, adding an element of unpredictability to the upcoming encounter. The Super Eagles are now under the leadership of Eric…
Former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has addressed the heavy criticism he received from African football legends, including Jay-Jay Okocha and Mikel Obi, as well as fans, after his controversial remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Carragher sparked outrage after suggesting that Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or could be…
Former AS Monaco and Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has expressed doubts about the quality of Nigeria’s current national team players, suggesting they would have struggled to compete during his era. Speaking on the Bet9ja Home Turf, the 1997 CAF Player of the Year stated that football in his time required more talent, passion, and…
Super Falcons and Everton Women midfielder Toni Payne has expressed her delight after being nominated for the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) February Player of the Month Award. The 29-year-old midfielder joined Everton from Sevilla last summer and, after a challenging start in England, has begun to find her rhythm with the Merseyside club. Everton…
Spanish club Valencia is reportedly considering a £9 million (€10.5 million) move to sign Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar on a permanent deal from Real Sociedad. The 27-year-old forward joined Valencia on loan in January after struggling for regular game time at Real Sociedad. Although he initially found it difficult to establish himself in the team,…
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have revealed their 19-player squad ahead of the final round of qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Head coach Bankole Olowokeere confirmed the squad to video journalist Ademola Victor as the team gears up for a two-legged tie against South Africa. The selected squad…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has released a provisional squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, set to take place in March. The roster features a mix of established stars, promising new players, and home-based talents as Nigeria aims to kickstart its campaign on a strong note. The squad includes…
Lobi Stars Football Club, currently struggling at the bottom of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), has found itself embroiled in controversy just 24 hours after a 1-0 defeat to El Kanemi Warriors on March 3. The club, with just 23 points from 27 matches, had hoped to lift morale with a financial boost ahead…
