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Football is about to reach another level in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos State, as the Igbogbo Stadium is close to completion, Sports247 reports. The stadium which will be a new addition to the number of stadiums in the state as football teams in Ikorodu and its environs will heave a sigh of relief as the completion of the stadium …

Both Ejuke and Iheanacho missed Sevilla’s 2-2 draw with Las Palmas last weekend for different reasons. Ejuke was left out due to tactical decisions, despite his strong pre-season performances and impressive training sessions. Pimienta reassured fans by saying: “Ejuke is doing very well. He didn’t play last time because of our decision, but he will help the team tomorrow if …

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have officially withdrawn from negotiations to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after failing to reach an agreement on the transfer fee. Despite reaching a personal agreement with the Nigerian international, the French champions have opted to explore other options after Napoli refused to lower their asking price of €130m. According to L’Equipe, PSG are now considering “not …

The 2024 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Premier Basketball League is gearing up for an exciting season, with Nigeria’s top teams set to compete for the championship. This year’s league is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2024, with the Savannah and Atlantic Conferences hosting Phase One of their games in Lafia, Nasarawa and Asaba, Delta State respectively. Savannah Conference: The battle …

Nigeria’s national football team, Super Eagles, will begin preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on September 1. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and Amavubi of Rwanda in crucial qualifying matches. Players are expected to arrive at team camp starting September 1 to begin training for upcoming matches. Nigeria will …

As the new season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) approaches, Aba-based Enyimba International Football Club is making significant strides to strengthen its squad. The club, known for its rich history and success in Nigerian football, is aiming to regain its status at the top of the league. The latest developments in strengthening Enyimba’s squad, key signings and the …

Nigeria’s U-18 women’s handball team suffered a heavy 33-14 defeat against Austria in the President’s Cup in IHF Women’s U18 World Championship in Chuzhou, China, on Tuesday. Also Read: CAFWCL: 90 minutes into history as Edo Queens knock out their last ticket in WAFU B The Nigerian team, led by coach Shittu Adewunmi Agboola, struggled throughout the match, failing to …

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro made his debut over the weekend for Italian club, Sampdoria. The Inter Milan midfielder joined Sampdoria, who are in Italy’s lower division, this summer. In his debut, Sampdoria settled for a 2-2 draw against Frosinone, however, coach Andrea Pirlo was not satisfied with Akinsanmiro’s performance. Sampdoria coach Andrea Pirlo. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) The 19-year-old played for …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has recently signed a new contract with Italian Serie A club Udinese. The 24-year-old joined The Little Zebras last summer from Watford in a deal worth around €2m, and slowly worked his way up to first-choice goalkeeper, keeping five clean sheets in 21 league games, helping the side avoid relegation. His fine run of form …

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his intention to remain at KRC Genk, despite ongoing transfer rumours linking him with a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor. Arokodare, who has scored four goals this season, is the focus of interest for Trabzonspor. However, negotiations stalled after the player demanded an annual salary of €2 million, while Genk set a transfer fee …