FILE PHOTO – Soccer Football – Africa Cup of Nations – Round of 16 – Guinea v Gambia – Stade de Kouekong, Bafoussam, Cameroon – January 24, 2022 Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given Tom Saintfeit an ultimatum to accept their salary offer or risk losing his job at …

Coach Rena Wakama stood on the sidelines, her voice a constant beacon of encouragement and strategy for Nigeria’s D’Tigress women’s basketball team as they faced the formidable Team USA in the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Despite a final score of 88-74 in favor of the Americans, Coach Rena’s pride in her team’s performance was evident. From the …

A fan entered the court during the women’s basketball quarter-final match between France and Germany on Wednesday. The unidentified fan ran toward center court with 6.9 seconds left on the clock. Read also: Pre-season: It’s a wake-up call for us — Alonso reacts to Leverkusen’s 4-1 defeat to Arsenal He remained on the court for a couple of seconds until …

The search for a new head coach for the Nigerian Super Eagles could soon be concluded as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is making significant progress in its quest. In search of Finidi’s replacement The post fell vacant following the resignation of Finidi George in June, prompted by the NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign technical adviser. George’s tenure got …

Gabriel Obekpa, a 20-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder, has signed with Turkish Super Lig side Bodrum FK. This move marks a significant step in Obekpa’s blossoming career, which began in Benin City, Edo State, with Dynamo Academica, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing football academies, renowned for nurturing talents that are now flourishing in European leagues. Dynamo Academica have been a launching pad …

William Troost-Ekong has agreed to join Saudi Arabian side Al Khalood from Greek club PAOK in a deal that will see the player triple his salary in the Gulf region, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 30-year-old Nigerian defender, who was named the most valuable player at the last African Cup of Nations, joined the Greek side last summer from English side Watford. …

As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games enters its twelfth day, expectations are high for Team Nigeria, which is set to showcase its talent in several sports. On Wednesday, August 7, Nigerian athletes will compete in athletics, wrestling, cycling and basketball, each aiming to make their mark on this prestigious world stage. Read also: Lagos State Football Association to host ‘Saturday …

Former Nigerian track and field athlete Annette Echikunwoke threw a season-high 75.48 meters to claim the silver medal in the hammer throw for Team USA on Tuesday in Paris. The athlete settled for silver after her third throw was beaten by Canada’s Camryn Rogers, who threw 76.97 metres to claim gold. Read also: Paris 2024: Women’s football: Brazil beats Spain …

Poor preparation led to Sand Eagles’ elimination from Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers – Okemmiri – Latest Nigeria Sports News Former Nigerian beach soccer player, Ogbonanya Okemmiri, has urged the beach soccer sub-committee and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to use the recent failure to qualify for the AFCON beach soccer tournament as a catalyst for better preparation in the …

Arsenal will face German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow in their first home pre-season game at the Emirates following their return from a training tour of the United States, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The game will mark the homecoming of Nigerian international winger Nathan Tella, who has earned one cap and is in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for the crucial pre-season game. The …