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It was a relatively good weekend for the Super Eagles players who played for their club over the weekend as the club’s action returned after the international break. Notably, Victor Osimhen made his debut for Galatasaray and shone like a star, providing an assist as Galatasaray beat Rizespor 5-0 on Friday. In addition to the assist and winning debut, he …

7 Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman is aiming to continue his fine form in Atalanta’s upcoming Champions League encounter against Arsenal. The Nigeria international played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s dramatic 3-2 Serie A win over Fiorentina on Sunday, where he was named Man of the Match. Atalanta, who face Arsenal in their Champions League opener next week, are preparing …

It’s another weekend as the action continues in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League. Read also: Asaba 2024: David Iniobong Ibokette celebrates gold medal on Youth Games debut A total of seven league games were played, in which 14 goals were scored from six crosses and only one game was a waste. Three matches involving Elkanemi, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba …

18 Ademola Lookman scored and provided an assist as Atalanta fought back twice to beat Fiorentina 3-2 in a thrilling Serie A match on Sunday. Following an impressive display during the international window with Nigeria, where he scored twice in two games, Lookman ensured La Dea picked up three valuable points in their first home game of the season, after …

The coach of the Akwa Ibom women cricket team, Ogba Osondu Uyok, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress at the ongoing 8th National Youth Games in Asaba where they have qualified for the semi-finals. Coach Ogba said it was a source of joy to see the youngsters record two consecutive victories in what he revealed was their first appearance …

Abubakar Isah Sadauki is full of emotions and excitement as he aims for gold in the five-a-side singles final as the Kano team aims to clinch their first two gold medals at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba. The Team Kano athlete is set to make history as the first Kano athlete to claim a gold medal in the …

15 Over the course of a fortnight, Nigeria’s J’Tigress joined their contemporaries in South Africa for the FIBA ​​U18 Women’s AfroBasket and the ‘Young Cats’ didn’t just show up, they shined. Courage, heart and an unmatched vibe both on and off the court was what characterized J’Tigress and her participation. The team went from the brink of elimination in the …

As Team Nasarawa continues its quest for a first medal at the eighth edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, its athletes have shown commendable resilience and determination to live up to expectations. On Saturday, the men’s hockey team made a strong statement by defeating Bayelsa team 2-1 in their opening match before thrashing Borno team 3-0 …

0 Nigerian duo Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide were in top form as UDG Tenerife claimed a convincing 4-1 win over Sevilla in a Liga F match on Saturday. On Monday he was the star of the match, scoring two goals in the first half to lead the UDG Tenerife attack. He scored his first goal in the 22nd minute …

Sheikh Maruwf Salaudeen, the Olubori Adeen of Egba Land, has been recognised by the Ogun State Football Association (FA) for his outstanding contributions to grassroots football and youth development, sports247 reports. The award, presented by FA President, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, commended Salaudeen’s continued philanthropic work in sports which has positively impacted numerous young lives in Ogun State. In his acceptance …