Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey was the hero as Fulham secured a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, extending their dominance in this fixture with a fifth win in six Premier League meetings. Fulham started strongly, capitalizing on Forest’s slow start. Adama Traoré tormented Neco Williams down the right flank before delivering a perfect cross that Emile…
D’Tigress forward Amy Okonkwo has taken a significant step in her basketball career by signing a training camp contract with the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun ahead of the 2025 season, set to tip off on May 17. Okonkwo brings a wealth of experience to Connecticut Sun, having represented Nigeria in two Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020 and…
Super Eagles hopeful and Genk star striker Tolu Arokodare continued his prolific form, netting his 15th league goal of the season in a crucial 2-1 away victory against Standard Liege on Matchday 26 of the Belgian Pro League. In the 78th minute, Arokodare displayed his aerial prowess, leaping high to connect with a cross and…
Nigerian winger Chrisantus Uche delivered a crucial early goal to propel Getafe to a hard-fought 2-1 win over Girona at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Friday night. Coming off a 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves, Getafe entered the match eager to secure back-to-back league wins for the first time this season. They wasted no…
Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has been named Barnsley Player of the Month for January, earning recognition for his standout performances despite the club’s mixed results. Nwakali’s impressive form follows his December Goal of the Month award, which he won for his stunning long-range strike in a thrilling victory over Exeter. While Barnsley started January on…
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has announced that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play an international friendly against Russia on June 6, despite the European nation’s ongoing suspension from FIFA-sanctioned competitions. The RFU confirmed the fixture on its website, revealing that the match is part of a series of friendlies scheduled during the upcoming FIFA international…
Former Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro has secured a sensational return to the dugout as the new head coach of Egyptian Premier League (EPL) powerhouse Zamalek. The Portuguese tactician’s two-year stint with Nigeria was nothing short of dramatic. A rocky start saw him lose his first two games, only to bounce back with crucial victories….
Super Eagles and Cardiff City left-back, Jamilu Collins, may soon part ways with the Welsh club as he struggles for game time and faces an unclear future at Cardiff City Stadium. The 30-year-old has made only three league appearances this season, with his last outing coming in November during Cardiff’s 2-2 draw against Coventry. Since…
Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid are considering a move for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as they prepare for life after Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann, 33, has been a key figure for Diego Simeone’s side, scoring 196 goals and providing 90 assists in 423 appearances. However, with his contract set to expire in 2026, reports suggest he could…
Retired Nigerian table tennis legend Edem Offiong has joined the Texas-based Lonestar Table Tennis Academy in the United States as a coach. The five-time Olympian, who announced her retirement after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been described as a valuable addition to the academy located in Austin, Texas. In a statement, the academy expressed…
