Duke Udi Explains Chelle’s Cautious Approach to Super Eagles Squad Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
Former Nigerian international Duke Udi has shed light on why Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has been deliberate in finalizing the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Morocco. Udi explained that Chelle’s patience is a strategic decision, aimed at ensuring that all players called up are fully fit and ready for the intense matches...
Super Eagles Forward Ademola Lookman Gets New Boss as Palladino Replaces Juric at Atalanta
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will now work under a new manager following Atalanta’s appointment of Raffaele Palladino as head coach. The club confirmed Palladino’s arrival on Monday, shortly after announcing the dismissal of Ivan Juric, who was relieved of his duties after a string of disappointing results. Read Also: NUGA 2025: UniUyo, UI Neck-and-Neck as Scrabble Battle Heats Up The 41-year-old...
Ikpeba Says Super Eagles Focused on Nigeria, Not the NFF, Ahead of Crucial Playoffs
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba says the national team remain fully focused on representing Nigeria and not the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as they prepare for the high-stakes World Cup qualification playoffs. With the country facing Gabon first and then potentially Cameroon or DR Congo, Ikpeba insists that the players are locked in on the task at hand and...
NUGA 2025 Hockey Pushes Off In Jos Amid Spirited Contests and Infrastructure Concerns
The hockey event of the 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) flicked off in high tempo at the University of Jos on Monday, with tightly contested fixtures, early upsets, and candid conversations about the sport’s infrastructure shaping Day One. Despite initial logistical hiccups, matches commenced as scheduled in four 15-minute quarters, with five universities competing in the men’s category and three...
NUGA 2025: UniUyo, UI Neck-and-Neck as Scrabble Battle Heats Up
The Scrabble event at the 27th Nigerian University Games (NUGA) has turned into a two-horse race, with the University of Uyo (UniUyo) and the University of Ibadan (UI) emerging as early frontrunners after dominant displays in the singles and doubles categories. With the high-stakes team event and the coveted Best Board medal still underway, the word-war is far from over. Read...
Zainab Shines As Nigeria Secures Silver At Saudi Solidarity Games
Nigeria’s only female boxer at the 6th Saudi Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo, delivered a standout performance to clinch a silver medal in the women’s 51kg boxing event, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing presence on the global stage. Motunrayo showcased remarkable grit and ring intelligence on Monday night before bowing to Turkey’s Rabia Topuz, whose superior technique forced the referee...
Coach Dare Abiodun Sets Sights on 8th Edition of Ibro Peckham Cup Title After Winning The Maiden Edition As a Goalkeeper
Sugar FC of Ilepa talisman, Prince Dare Abiodun, has fired a warning shot to rivals after his team first victory at the 8th Edition of Ibro Peckham Football Competition 2025/2026 where he was a champion in the maiden edition as a goalkeeper with Ilepa United. After an horrible error from the goalkeeper to slip away the lead to the visitors...
Nigerian-German Forward Justin Adozie Continues Impressive Rise With Impact Performance For Borussia Mönchengladbach II
Young Nigerian-German forward Justin Adozie further underlined his growing reputation with another energetic display for Borussia Mönchengladbach Team B in their 2-0 away victory over Bocholt in the German Regionalliga West. Introduced in the 80th minute, Adozie immediately injected pace and urgency into Die Fohlen’s attack, using his power, movement, and agility to unsettle the Bocholt backline and maintain his...
Akwa United Secure Promising Goalkeeper Ugochukwu Godswill Eddymond Ahead Of 2025/2026 Season
Akwa United FC have officially completed the signing of highly rated young goalkeeper Ugochukwu Godswill Eddymond, adding fresh strength to their squad ahead of the 2025/2026 NNL campaign. The Akwa Ibom–based former NPFL and FA Cup champions confirmed the acquisition as part of their broader rebuild strategy for the coming season. Read Also: Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Shatters NSL Records...
Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Shatters NSL Records With Sensational Hat Trick
Esther Okoronkwo delivered one of the most electrifying individual performances of the Northern Super League season on Monday night, firing a stunning first-half hat-trick that powered AFC Toronto to a 4–1 triumph over Montreal Roses and secured their place in the NSL Final. Her treble, scored in the 7th, 21st, and 27th minutes, not only sent Toronto cruising to a...
