Stand-in Head Coach Daniel Ogunmodede has picked ageless warhorse Rabiu Ali, wing-back Sadiq Ishmael, centre-back Stephen Manyo, midfielders Musa Zayyad and Jide Fatokun, and forwards Anas Yusuf and Sikiru Alimi in an 18-man roster for Sunday’s 8th African Nations Championship qualifying match against Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Accra. The gaffer also picked goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, … Read more
Nigeria’s senior male cricket team captain, Sylvester Okpe, has expressed delight with the performance of the team at the just-concluded ILT20 Continent Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. Recall that Nigeria finished second at the four-nation tournament after a six-wicket defeat to Uganda in the final of what would be their last outing in 2024. Nigeria’s biggest … Read more
Daniel Ogunmodede says the home-based Super Eagles are motivated to beat fierce rivals Ghana in their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture. Ghana will host Nigeria in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The Black Galaxies stopped Nigeria from qualifying for the last edition of the competition. Read Also:U-17 WAFU-B Girls … Read more
Sparta Prague have completed the signing of Nigerian defender, Uchenna Emmanuel, reports Completesports.com. Emmanuel joined Sparta Prague from another Czech club, Banik Ostrava. The 21-year-old is the most expensive signing in the history of the club. Read Also:Carabao Cup: Spurs Edge Man United In Seven-Goal Thriller To Reach Semi-finals “I would like to thank Emmanuel … Read more
Gift Orban is on the verge of completing a move to Bundesliga outfit, TSG Hoffeheim, reports Completesports.com. Hoffenheim are in advanced talks with French club Olympic Lyon to sign the striker, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. ” Hoffenheim are in advanced talks to sign Gift Orban as new striker from Olympique Lyon.Negotiations underway,” Romano … Read more
Black Galaxies of Ghana head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says his team is ready for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Nigeria. Ghana will host their fierce rivals in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The second leg will hold a week later at the Godswill Akpabio international Stadium, … Read more
Czech Republic club, Slavia Prague have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder David Moses. Moses linked up with Slavia Prague from another Czech club MFK Karvina. The 20-year-old signed a contract until December 31, 2029. “David is an extremely interesting player, proven in the Czech league, many clubs were interested in him, not only from … Read more
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro says he will make a decision on his future soon. Peseiro is still a free agent several months after leaving his role as head coach of the Super Eagles. The Portuguese quit his role with the three-time African champions following the expiration of his contract in February. The … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Executive Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. OGUN-OSUN RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, ABEOKUTA (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun and Osun): 1. Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun – Chairman (Oyo) 2. Engr. Dr. Adedeji Ashiru – Managing Director (Osun) 3. … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the government needs to reflect on the fiscal realities of Nigeria’s economy, especially the budget-population ratio of the country, when Nigeria is compared with other countries in Africa. Speaker Abbas said this in his vote of thanks following the presentation of the 2025 … Read more