The future of 22-year-old striker Emmanuel Ekong is not certain at Italian Serie A club Empoli as he is interested in a permanent return to Sweden, where he began his career. Own goal Nigeria.com understands. Ekong was on loan at Croatian side NK Istra and scored three goals and provided three assists. It was his second loan spell after a …

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has regaled the state’s contingent at the 2023 National Youth Games with substantial cash prizes, in recognition of their exceptional performance. The event, hosted by Delta State, saw the team triumphantly secure the top spot on the medal table, continuing their legacy of excellence since the inception of the Youth Games. In line with the …

Harry Kane has rejected suggestions he is struggling with his fitness ahead of the European Championship in Germany. Kane was substituted during extra time of England’s quarter-final against Switzerland and watched the shoot-out from the sidelines. There was surprise after a poor display from the former Tottenham Hotspur striker, but manager Gareth Southgate revealed “cramp” was the reason for Kane’s …

Dogo reveals Kwara United’s ambitious goal for next season – Latest Sports News in Nigeria Reflecting on the recently concluded season, in which Kwara United finished 13th, Dogo acknowledged the team’s disappointing performance despite its potential. The Harmony Boys only managed twelve wins, fifteen draws and lost eleven times. “We have many quality players in …

Nigeria’s first-team striker Victor Osimhen’s rant against former team coach Finidi George has dominated headlines in discussions about Nigerian football. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Osimhen responded to criticism from the coach over reports that the latter questioned his commitment to the team following his absence through injury in the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic respectively. He …

The Chairman of Mowe-based Best Talent Football Club has revealed the reasons why he brought the Mega Scouting Programme to Ibadan. Oyo State capital. Read also: Excitement at the announcement of the Professor Akin Oyebode Cup 3.0 The former player, who was also a product of grassroots football development in the state before leaving the Nigerian coast, disclosed this while …

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced that the 20th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa, scheduled to begin on August 3 and end on August 6, 2024, will be held in South Africa. This is the 16th time that the NBA and FIBA ​​global basketball development and community outreach program will be …

Finidi begins tenure as Rivers United coach – Latest Nigeria Sports News The former Super Eagles coach signed a two-year contract. Under Finidi’s leadership, Rivers United are aiming to rebuild their squad, having released fourteen players at the end of last season. The club finished eighth in the 2023-2024 campaign but has high expectations for …

As the search for a new coach for Nigeria’s senior national team continues, former team manager Jose Peseiro has been linked with a surprise return to the role he left in February. Own goal Nigeria.comreports. Peseiro left the team when his contract as coach expired, despite having led the team to their best result in the African Cup of Nations …

Nigerian wrestlers leave Spain for Germany ahead of their final camp before the Olympics The Nigerian wrestling contingent left Madrid, Spain for Germany for what will be their last camp before the Olympic Games in Paris, France. The wrestlers who participated in the Spanish Grand Prix, a pre-Olympic tournament in Madrid, saw Esther Kolawole (62kg) and Ogunsanya Christinah (53kg) take …