The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has ceremoniously welcomed the country’s wrestling team from the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympics, despite the team failing to meet medal expectations. The event, organised to recognise the efforts of the athletes, aimed to motivate them and show solidarity in difficult times. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service and a board …

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has said that Victor Osimhen’s situation is blocked. Osimhen is pushing to leave Partenopei this summer. “It is an objective fact, what the coach said, the situation is blocked. Victor is an important player, with great value and qualities,” said Manna. Sky Sport Italia. Read also:Okoye featured in Udinese’s 1-1 draw at Bologna, Osimhen not …

Ademola Lookman has told Europa League champions Atalanta that he wants to leave the club following concrete interest from French Ligue 1 giants PSG, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Lookman, who shot to global prominence with a hat-trick in the Europa League final to give his side a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, is the subject of interest from PSG, according to respected …

There is a new twist as to where Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will play this season, with both Chelsea and Napoli FC set to begin their 2024/2025 campaign with the player in their opening matchday squad. Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with Chelsea FC, with most of the Stamford Bridge faithful keen to see the deal completed before their …

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina is a doubt for Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Cheetahs and Rwanda’s Amavubi. Aina suffered a calf injury in Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 home draw with Bournemouth on Saturday. The 27-year-old was replaced by Harry Toffolo in the 54th minute of the match. The versatile defender is now expected to spend time …

KRC Genk’s Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare maintained his impressive start to the season with two goals in a thrilling 4-3 away win against Beerschot on Matchday 4 of the Belgian Pro League on Saturday. Arokodare, who has scored in three consecutive league games this season, increased his tally to four goals in four matches. Genk, who were on a two-match …

61-year-old Swede Jan Olof “Janne” Andersson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The coach will replace Finidi George, who left his post six weeks ago after a poor run of results in World Cup qualifying matches, where the team drew 1-1 with South Africa before …

The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a clarion call to the Nigeria U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, as they depart for Bogota, Colombia for their final phase of preparations ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. With the tournament set to begin on August 31, the Falconets are ready to showcase their …

Samuel Chukwueze was in action for AC Milan, who overturned a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with Torino in their opening Serie A match on Saturday. Chukwueze was named in the starting lineup before being replaced by Theo Hernandez in the 60th minute. Torino took the lead in the 30th minute after an own goal by Malick Thiaw. In the …

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the team’s struggles in the qualifying rounds. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win, with three draws and a loss to Benin Republic, leaving them in a precarious position. The team currently sit fifth in their group, with just …