Mikel Obi Hits Back at Jamie Carragher Over Chelsea Title Claim, Questions His Credibility
Former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has come to the defense of his former club, Chelsea FC, after Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher claimed the team lacks the quality to compete for the Premier League title. In a strongly worded response, Mikel dismissed Carragher’s comments as irrelevant, questioning the former Liverpool defender’s own legacy in the game and...
Nigeria’s Quartet Delivers Thrilling Home Straight Comeback to Win 4x400m GOLD at African U20 Championships
In a stunning display of determination and grit, Nigeria’s U20 men’s 4x400m relay quartet team brought the crowd at the MKO Abiola Stadium to its feet, securing a dramatic GOLD medal in the final event of the 2025 African U18 & U20 Athletics Championships. The quartet of Victor Sampson, David Akhalu, Gafar Badmus, and Ezekiel Eno pulled off a sensational...
FIBA U19WWC: Okafor Somtochukwu Powers Spain Past Canada In A Third Place Thriller
A stunning performance from Okafor Somtochukwu ensured Spain claimed bronze at the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup as they sunk Canada 70-68 in a dramatic Third-Place Game. The guard, who is eligible to play again in 2027, was a difference-maker for her team in a super matchup in Brno as she finished with a stellar performance efficiency valuation of...
FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup: China Overpowers Nigeria to Secure 11th Place Finish, Revenges Opening Day Loss
China wrapped up their campaign at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup on a high note, cruising past Nigeria 96–71 in the 11th-place classification game at the Starez Arena Vodova Hall 2 in Brno, Czechia. After suffering a defeat to Nigeria on the opening day of the tournament, China came into the rematch with intent and intensity, dominating...
2025 World Athletics Championships: Nigeria Falls Out Of Men’s 4x100m Relay Qualification Zone
Nigeria’s chances of fielding a men’s 4x100m relay team at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have suffered a significant blow following Jamaica’s impressive performance at the London Diamond League on Saturday. The Jamaican quartet of Rohan Watson, Oblique Seville, Kadrian Goldson, and Kishane Thompson clocked a season-best time of 37.80 seconds to win the men’s 4x100m event at...
2025 WAFU B U20 Championship: Ivory Coast Defeats Ghana to Set Up Final Clash With Nigeria
Ivory Coast’s U20 team has booked a place in the final of the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Championship after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ghana on Sunday evening in Prampram, Ghana. Ghana’s Black Satellites began brightly and took the lead through Benjamin Tsivanyo, igniting hopes of a home victory. Read Also: Ojetoye Waliu Joins Hapoel Jerusalem from Ikorodu City FC However,...
Ojetoye Waliu Joins Hapoel Jerusalem from Ikorodu City FC
Hapoel Jerusalem have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Ojetoye Waliu (also known as Ojetoye Mutiu Jr.) on a 12-month loan deal from Ikorodu City FC, a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side. The agreement includes a buy option clause, giving the Israeli club the opportunity to make the move permanent at the end of the loan spell. Read Also: Onyedika...
Onyedika Lifts First Trophy Of New Season As Club Brugge Clinch Belgian Super Cup
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika began the 2025/26 campaign on a high note as he featured in Club Brugge's 2–1 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise to secure the Belgian Super Cup title on Sunday night. The win marked a record-extending 18th Belgian Super Cup triumph for Club Brugge — the most by any team in the country. Read Also: Is Nigeria Ready...
Pomp, Pageantry, and Performance: CAA U18/U20 Championships Ends On a High In Abeokuta
The 3rd CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championships came to a thunderous close in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, July 20, with a colorful display of African music, culture, and sportsmanship. Top Nigerian music stars KCee and 9ice were the cynosure of all eyes as they electrified the packed MKO Abiola Stadium with energetic Afrobeat performances that left the crowd roaring...
Is Nigeria Ready For a Flag Football Boom? Lessons From The U.S. and a Moment To Invest For Youth and National Impact
What the U.S. Is Doing—and Why It Works In the United States, flag football has evolved into one of the fastest-growing sports at the youth level. Major institutions like NFL Flag and USA Flag are building a strong grassroots-to-global pipeline by embedding the sport into schools, clubs, and community programs. Participation has soared, especially among young girls, and structured leagues...
