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Victor Osimhen has officially joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The Nigerian striker expressed his enthusiasm for the move, promising to give his all for the Turkish champions. Osimhen aims to replicate his previous form and help Galatasaray compete in domestic and European...
The Super Falconets of Nigeria faced a 3-1 defeat against Germany in their second match of the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. Despite an initial victory over South Korea, Nigeria struggled to convert chances, leaving them needing a win against Venezuela to advance in the tournament. In a...
Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, becoming the only Nigerian on the prestigious list. The Atalanta winger scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists last season, playing a pivotal role in his club's first European title and shining at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ademola...
The nominees for the 2024 Ballon d'Or have been announced, featuring standout players like Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodri. The ceremony will take place on October 28 in Paris, celebrating remarkable achievements from the past season across various major tournaments, including the...
Image Credit: Galatasaraay Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from SSC Napoli, earning €6 million. The Turkish club celebrated his arrival with a video featuring Usher's music, highlighting Osimhen's ambition to lead the team to success in both domestic and European...
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Aliyu Zubairu as the new head coach of the Flying Eagles, the Under-20 men's team. Zubairu replaces Ladan Bosso, who recently joined Bayelsa United. His first task will be preparing the team for the upcoming WAFU B Under-20 Championship. The Nigeria...
Former NFF Technical Director James Peter criticized the appointment of Austin Eguavoen as the interim coach of the Super Eagles ahead of the AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Peter labeled Eguavoen a "serial failure," citing past disappointments, including the failure to qualify for...
Nigerian weightlifter Esther Nworgu set a new Paralympic record by lifting 112kg in the women's up to 41kg category. Despite her impressive performance, China's Zhe Cui reclaimed the lead with 113kg. Nworgu currently holds second place with one attempt left, aiming for gold at the Paralympics...
Spain's football captain Alvaro Morata will share half of his earnings with ex-wife Alice Campello following their divorce after seven years of marriage. The split reportedly stemmed from a public argument after Spain's Euro 2024 win. The couple shares four children and aims to avoid court...
South Africa has denied visas to Nigeria's U18 basketball team for the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament, sparking frustration from the Nigerian Basketball Federation. The decision threatens Nigeria's participation and has led to criticism of South Africa’s actions as a breach of...
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