Plymouth Argyle have significantly strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani on a season-long loan from Slavia Prague. The 23-year-old, who turns 24 later this month, joins the English side with a permanent transfer option at the end of his loan spell. Tijani is a product of 36 Lion FC, a renowned Lagos-based club that …

Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC have officially signed Super Eagles goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo. The 27-year-old joins the team on a two-year contract following his release from former Nigerian champions Enyimba FC. The Super Eagles goalkeeper signed a two-year contract. Ojo, who is taking his first professional step abroad, was presented to the media on Tuesday. The experienced goalkeeper is expected to …

The decision to send three players from the Super Eagles squad home for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia for breaching the team’s disciplinary code. Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro, Portsmouth striker Yakubu Aiyegeni and Schalke’s Victor Agali were the three players sent home from the team’s camp in an announcement made by the then secretary of the Nigeria …

The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has received another round of praise for introducing the innovation of the Ex-internationals Cup. The final took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, with Henry Nwosu FC winning the cup after defeating Friday Ekpo FC on penalties.Following Sunday’s match, there has been much …

Excitement about the 2024 NBA Draft filled the basketball scene over the weekend as fans focused on the fate of the litany of players set to be selected in the draft. Completesports.com’s DOTUN OMISAKIN takes a look at the nine African-Americans selected in the 2024 NBA Draft. Pacome Dadiet He is one of the African Americans who will be selected …

The one area where Nigeria’s senior team is well equipped is in attack, with as many as six players in the squad recording impressive numbers for their respective teams in Europe last season. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. This has resulted in many players in their prime not getting the chance to play or not getting enough minutes even when they …

Sultan Adekoya, one of the most enterprising sportsmen at the recent eighth edition of the De-Lad’s Boxing Promotions competition in Lagos, has revealed that he wants to win a gold medal at the 2028 Olympics. Having won more than 80 fights since he began boxing at the age of four, Adekoya believes he is mature enough to aspire to the …

Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Monday. The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of goalless football, with Portugal winning 3-0 and Diogo Costa the hero, stopping three spot-kicks. Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to give Portugal the lead in the 105th minute of extra time, but his shot was saved …

Paris Olympics 2024: Soetan confident Nigerian athletes will excel – Latest Nigeria Sports News Speaking to Brila.net, Soetan highlighted the extensive preparations and successful participation of Nigerian athletes in several high-level competitions leading up to the Olympics. “The athletes are ready. They must have been ready even to get their automatic qualifiers. The standard set …

The recent outburst by the Nigerian senior team’s top striker, Victor Osimhen, directed at the team’s former coach, Finidi George, has topped the agenda among the team’s fans. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Osimhen responded to comments allegedly made by the coach contained in a report, where the coach questioned his commitment to the team after he missed the last two …