Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader in the United Kingdom has stated that she identifies more with her Yoruba heritage than with Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that Badenoch, during a recent interview with ‘The Spectator’, said that she feels no connection to northern Nigeria, which she described as a haven for Islamism and Boko Haram as … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Falcons maintained top position in the latest women’s world ranking, reports Completesports.com. FIFA released the latest women’s ranking on its official website on Thursday. The West Africans retained their position despite recording two wins in the period under review. The nine-time African champions defeated the Green Ladies of Algeria 2-0 and 4-1 respectively … Read more
Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is in contention for the UEFA Europa Conference League Save of the Week. Uzoho’s Cypriot club, Omonia Nicosia defeated Rapid Vienna 3-1 on Thursday night. The shot stopper produced a fine save to deny Nikolaus Wurmbrand in the game. Read Also:Why I Listen More To Nigeria Music Than Ghana Music –Leverkusen … Read more
Nigerian-born striker Kazeem Olaigbe has been nominated for the UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week. Olaigbe bagged a brace an assist in Cercle Brugge’s 4-1 win at Olimpija Ljubljana on Thursday night. The forward was on target in the second and 81st minute respectively. He set up Kevin Denkey for the fourth goal. … Read more
Lazio manager Marco Baroni has demanded more work from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, reports Completesports.com. Baroni also opined that the Nigeria international can become one of the best midfielders in the world if he can improve his game. The midfielder starred in Lazio’s 3-1 UEFA Europa League win at Ajax on Thursday night. Read Also:WAFU U-17 Championship: … Read more
Ademola Lookman has refused to discuss rumours linking him with a return to the Premier League. Lookman has been a key figure for Atalanta since arriving the Gewiss Stadium from Bundesliga club, RB Leipzig two years ago. The Nigeria international had stints with Premier League clubs; Leicester City and Everton in the past. The 27-year-old … Read more
Ademola Lookman will battle four other players for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, reports Completesports.com. CAF unveiled the final nominees for the prestigious award on Thursday night. The other nominees are; Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi and Ronwen Williams. Lookman will look to succeed his international teammate Victor Osimhen, who won … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has stated that increasing revenue through taxation is crucial to the country’s progress. He emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to address its current economic challenges. The Governor stated this while declaring open the 156th meeting of the Joint Tax Board with the theme: “Opportunities and Strategies for … Read more
The Super Eagles and Super Falcons are in contention for the Men’s and Women’s National Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. The two teams made the final shortlist in each of the category. The Super Eagles made it to the final at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the year. … Read more
Wilfred Ndidi will miss Leicester City’s trip to Newcastle United on Saturday due to a hamstring injury. The Foxes manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed on Thursday the midfielder will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to the injury. Ndidi sustained the injury during Leicester City’s thrilling 2-2 home draw against Brighton & Hove … Read more