Nigeria’s Chess Heights Monthly tournament series continues to captivate audiences nationwide, with the recent Chess Heights Oyo Monthly Tournament marking its 5th consecutive month of success. Held on Saturday, May 4th, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the event showcased both seasoned players and fresh talent, including a groundbreaking debut from 9-year-old Adaora Nduji, the youngest and first female player to feature …

Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi has called on the fans not give up on the team in their quest for a fourth AFCON title. The Super Eagles had come under scrutiny for their profligacy in front of goal in the 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.     However, speaking with BRL, Ajayi pleaded with the fans to keep faith with …

Asisat Oshoala, in a dazzling display of football brilliance, orchestrated a spectacular performance, leading Barcelona Feminine to a resounding 6-0 victory over Villarreal F on matchday 8 in Laliga F. The Nigerian striker’s exceptional skills were on full display as she clinched a remarkable brace, solidifying her reputation as one of the team’s most prolific goal-scorers. Read Also: The Falconets …

Finidi George Tight-Lipped on Contract Details – Latest Sports News In Nigeria During the press conference following his appointment, Finidi remained elusive when questioned about the specifics of his contract, deflecting attention away from financial matters and emphasizing his focus on the team’s performance and success on the field.   “I am not quite worried …

In a transfer coup set to send shockwaves through the football world, Gift Orban, the prolific Nigerian striker, is on the brink of completing a permanent transfer to Olympique Lyonnais from KAA Gent. The reported fee for this high-profile move is in the vicinity of €13 million, according to reputable sources such as L’Equipe, making it one of the noteworthy …

Nigeria’s representatives at this year’s ongoing Basketball Africa League, the Rivers Hoppers, got a third consequent victory, in its Sahara Conference of the ongoing tournament in Dakar, Senegal, that qualifies the team into the final playoffs, slated to hold in Kigali, Rwanda.  The NBBF, in a statement praised and described the efforts of Rivers Hoppers, as very impressive, and a …

Former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo has aired his thoughts ahead of Nigeria’s second game at the Africa Cup of Nations, against Cote d’Ivoire. Yobo was a member of the team that last won the AFCON for Nigeria, and he has expressed confidence in the current squad.     Meanwhile, Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in …

Aina Unfazed by Forest’s Four-Point Deduction Appeal Loss – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The charge against Forest was initiated in January, stemming from a breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).   Forest was found to have exceeded the permitted threshold by £34.5m, set at £61m for the assessment period concluding in 2022/23. The …

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF Executive Committee member Timothy Heman Magaji and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi on Sunday paid a condolence visit to former Nigeria international forward and President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, Tijani Babangida, who was involved in a ghastly auto crash along the Kaduna – Zaria Road on …

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says his squad would need to tweak things and come up with some variation in their Laliga clash with Alaves on Sunday, November 12 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The Catalans lost 1-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, November 7 in Hamburg. Xavi reckons that the team would have to bounce back from the loss …