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New Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena has set his sights on winning major trophies with Nigeria after receiving his first senior international call-up. The 20-year-old forward earned his place in Éric Chelle’s squad for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau following an impressive start to the season with Saudi … Read more
Nigeria international Toni Payne played a key role as Inter Milan Women began their UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase campaign with a 1-0 victory over Swedish club BK Häcken. Payne started the match at the Stadio Brianteo in Monza and played 72 minutes as Inter secured three points in their historic European campaign. Payne … Read more
Sporting Lagos continued their impressive start to the Nigeria Premier Football League season with a 3-2 victory over Enyimba on Wednesday. The result handed Enyimba their fourth consecutive defeat of the campaign and added to the difficult start for the nine-time Nigerian champions. Sporting Lagos Claim Three Points Sporting Lagos took advantage of their opportunities … Read more
Nigerian referee Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected by FIFA to officiate at the 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. The Zamfara-born official is among 81 match officials chosen for the tournament, which includes 27 centre referees and 54 assistant referees from 36 member associations. Abdulsalam Set to Represent Nigeria The 34-year-old is the … Read more
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will finally meet in the boxing ring after their long-awaited heavyweight showdown was officially confirmed for December 11. The all-British fight will take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, with the event set to stream live globally on Netflix. The announcement on Thursday ended years of speculation surrounding a … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has joined Nigeria’s camp in Uyo ahead of the team’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. Okoye was the last member of the squad to report to camp after the other players had already begun preparations for Friday’s important qualifier. Okoye Arrives in Uyo The Super … Read more
Austrian defender David Alaba has joined Italian Serie A club Udinese as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid. The experienced defender will continue his career in Italy after ending his long association with the Spanish giants. Alaba’s move to Udinese also means he will link up with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who is part … Read more