Nigerian Rising Star Edward Unuigbeje Joins KF Lushnja, Set To Spark Goal-Scoring Fireworks In Albania
Nigerian centre forward Edward Edegbai Unuigbeje has completed a move to Albanian side KF Lushnja from Latvian club Ogre United, marking a bold new step in the 20-year-old striker’s promising career. Born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Unuigbeje has built a reputation for his physical dominance, goal-scoring instincts, and attacking flair. Standing at 1.97 meters, he first made...
WAFCON Fallout: Kikelomo Ajayi Hails Gov. Aiyedatiwa Over Reward To Dimehin, Others
A former Super Falcons Skipper, Kikelomo Ajayi, has showered praises on the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the rewards givens to Falcons defender Tosin Demehin. Ajayi said the gesture was encouraging to other youth athletes in the state and it would go a long way to make them get results for Ondo. Read Also: Nigeria Relay Teams Fall Short...
Nigeria Relay Teams Fall Short of World Athletics Championships Qualifying Standard, Eyes Redemption in Togo and Ghana
Nigeria hopes of securing automatic qualification for the relay events at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo suffered a setback on Sunday, as both the men’s 4x100m and 4x400m teams failed to meet the required standards during the National Trials at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. In the men’s 4x400m, Team A comprising Samuel Ogazi, Ezekiel Nathaniel, Gafar Badmus,...
Wakama Reveals D’Tigress’ Poor Preparation Despite Historic Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title – “We Had Only Six Practices Before Our First Game”
Nigeria’s head coach, Rena Wakama, has disclosed that D’Tigress had minimal preparation before securing their record-extending seventh FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship, highlighting the team’s resilience in overcoming adversity. “We had only six practices before our first game. Other teams had months. This was a mental tournament. We chose not to complain, stayed mentally strong, and I’m proud of the team,”...
Nigeria Struggles as Egypt, Algeria Dominate at ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Lagos
Egypt and Algeria dominated the 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Lagos, winning eight of 10 gold medals as Nigeria struggled, securing only one title through Kuti and Abdulfatai in the U-19 boys’ doubles. Nigeria managed just one gold medal as Egypt and Algeria dominated the 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championships, which concluded on Sunday, August 3, at the Molade...
ITTF Africa Honours Former Lagos Governor Fashola with BRF Cup as ITTF Africa Youth Cup Debuts in Lagos
The inaugural ITTF Africa Youth Cup debuts in Lagos, honoring former Governor Babatunde Fashola with the BRF Cup as 76 young table tennis stars from 14 countries compete for ranking points and glory. A new era for African table tennis has begun as the inaugural ITTF Africa Youth Cup officially serves off on Monday, August 4, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas...
AfroBasket 2025: Ezinne Kalu Relishes ‘Great Welcome, Huge Blessing’ At Presidential Villa
D'Tigress veteran, Ezinne Kalu has described a reception that the Nigerian women's basketball national team received at The Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday as a 'great honour and huge blessing' that uplifts not only the present players but also young ones coming up. Sports247 reports that the 33-year-old Kalu, who now plays at Zhejiang Golden Bulls of China, had...
Owu Ita-Iyalode Crowned Champions at 2025 Oba Matemilola U-15 Football Final And 61st Birthday Celebration.
Owu Ita-Iyalode Emerged Champions of the 2025 Oba Matemilola U-15 Football Competition after defeating Owutedo 3–1 in the final match held at African Church Grammar School, Ita-Iyalode, Abeokuta. The team received a cash prize of ₦250,000, while Owutedo and Owu Akinale, who came second and third, went home with ₦200,000 and ₦150,000 respectively. Read Also: CHAN 2014 MVP and Former Nigeria...
CHAN 2014 MVP and Former Nigeria International, Christantus Ejike Uzoenyi Appointed Rangers FC Academy Director
Former Nigerian international and 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Most Valuable Player (MVP), Christantus Ejike Uzoenyi, has been named Academy Director of Rangers FC. The club confirmed the appointment in an official statement on Monday, announcing Uzoenyi for the preatigius role. Read Also: Club Responds to Lookman Statement as Atalanta Reopens Talks with Inter Milan Over Possible Transfer It was a double...
Nigeria Women’s Teams Shine at 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Championship
Nigeria girls' team stole the spotlight on Day 2 of the 2025 CAVB Beach Volleyball U18 Continental Championship, delivering a string of dominant performances on Monday, August 4. Nigeria I, Nigeria II, and Nigeria III, secured commanding straight-set victories, signaling their intent to contend for the championship title. Read Also: Customs Boss Pledges Bigger, Better CGC Volleyball Premier League In 2025 Nigeria...
