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Post views: 26 By Silvernews The South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, will host a three-day South East basketball tournament in Ebonyi State from June 5 to 7 as part of ongoing efforts to promote grassroots basketball development and youth empowerment in the region. The tournament will take place at Ebonyi Mall, …

Victor Osimhen insists Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle’s comments about his club’s future were taken out of context and exaggerated by some media outlets, reports completesports.com. Speaking after his team successfully defended the Unity Cup title in London, Chelle explained that Osimhen was excluded from friendlies against Poland and Portugal to allow the striker to focus on sorting out his …

Arne Slot became Liverpool’s second short-serving head coach in the Premier League era after the club announced the Dutchman will not return for the new season. Liverpool released the explosive news on Saturday, in a statement praising their ex Gaffer for insisting the split was non-negotiable. Arne Slot applauds the fans at full time during the Premier League match between …

Abayomi Ademola Defending champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the 2026 French Open on Saturday after blowing a one-set lead in a shock third-round loss to Russia’s Anastasia Potapova. The fourth seed became the latest high-profile casualty at Roland-Garros, following the early exits of Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina in what has been a tournament full of surprises. …

Post views: 14 Despite the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other challenges witnessed in the Nigerian football space, a Swedish European football expert is very optimistic that the country will return to greatness again, reports www.totorinews.com. Hakim Abu-Rejeili firmly believes that Nigeria will never lack football talent, but what is …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has revealed that striker Victor Osimhen plans to leave Galatasaray in the summer transfer window, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Chelle made this known while explaining why Osimhen and her strike partner Ademola Lookman will not be available for the upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal respectively. He said Osimhen was left out because he intends …

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that several key players will not be available for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. ALSO READ: Cricket Super League 2026: Middle Belt Tigers make noise with victory in rematch against Southern Sharks Speaking before the matches, Chelle revealed that Osimhen’s absence …

Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze have been nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Season award. Completeesports.com information. The Cottagers had 15 goals shortlisted for the individual award. Iwobi obtained a double nomination for the Goal of the Season award. The versatile midfielder was nominated for the first time for his magnificent goal against Manchester City. Also Read:Iwobi’s Brilliant Hit For …

Post views: 104 by Silvernews Enugu State Chapter of the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association Nigeria (USGEAAN), in partnership with Rangers InternationalThe Football Club Foundation and Enugu Window on America today successfully hosted the fifth edition of their mentorship series at the Moot Court, Faculty of Law, Enugu Campus (UNEC) of the University of Nigeria. The commitment was …

In a tense back-and-forth battle at the Paycom Center on Saturday, the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs defeated the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to win the Western Conference Finals 4-3. Victor Wembanyama turned in a commanding performance, leading the Spurs to their first NBA Finals appearance in more than a decade. Game Report: Spurs 111, Thunder 103 Victor Wembanyama …