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the president of Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF)Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida has reiterated that the body’s under 18 program which was released during the week is aimed at ensuring that the country gets adequate representation at the international level. Sports247 reports that Kida went on to reveal that the NBBF is committed to enhancing the development of Nigerian basketball with adequate …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles earned an entertaining 2-2 draw against Poland in an exciting international friendly, showing moments of quality, resilience and areas that still need improvement ahead of their next big test against Portugal. Related: AFCON’27 Qualifiers: Can the Super Eagles dominate and secure an early ticket to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania? In this video, we review Nigeria’s performance against …

Con la cuenta regresiva para el Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 Al entrar en sus últimos días, los representantes de África han presentado oficialmente sus plantillas definitivas para el mayor espectáculo del fútbol. El torneo ampliado de 48 equipos, que comienza el 11 de junio a través del Estados Unidos, Canadá y México, Verá a las estrellas del fútbol …

Ahead of the Super Eagles’ friendly match against Portugal in Lisbon, the team has undergone a minor shake-up with the addition of two new players, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria has had a busy summer starting with the Unity Cup, where they defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 in the semi-final, before claiming a 3-0 victory over Jamaica in the final. Yesterday they were forced …

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey described Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Poland as a positive result despite the disappointment of conceding late goals in both halves. READ ALSO: Wilfred Ndidi says friendly with Poland gave Super Eagles chance to try new ideas After the friendly, the Fulham FC defender explained that the match provided valuable playing time for several members of …

Former tennis star Andy Roddick named Novak Djokovic the greatest men’s tennis player of all time. Roddick, who spent his career playing against the iconic Big Three, has repeatedly pointed to objective numbers to settle the debate. While Roddick has immense respect and personal affection for his former rival Roger Federer, he maintains that historical data leaves no doubt about …

Shangz FC emerged champions of the 2026 JB Unity Cup Tournament after defeating New Stars FC 1-0 in a closely contested final played at Onibukun Primary School, Ota, Ogun State. The month-long grassroots football competition, sponsored by JB Hotel and Suites under the leadership of its CEO, Jeremiah Adenuga, brought together some of the best community football teams in and …

Polish coach Jan Urban defended his team’s 2-2 draw against Nigeria in yesterday’s friendly match in Lisbon, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Poland twice came from behind to draw against Nigeria, scoring at the end of both halves, a result that at least saves the coach his job after a streak of defeats, including in the World Cup playoff. Despite stopping a losing …

Portugal’s FC Porto striker, Terem Moffi, has confessed that he and his Nigerian teammates will find next week’s international friendly against Portugal difficult, but quickly added that they will give their best. READ ALSO: Philip Shaibu praises Super Eagles and SSA Adeboye after Unity Cup and friendly with Poland Sports247 reports that the hitman on loan from France’s OGC Nice …

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has revealed that he is expecting a tough game against Portugal in next week’s international friendly. Moffi, who scored a goal in Nigeria’s 3-0 win over Jamaica in the Unity Cup final, also scored as the Super Eagles drew 2-2 against Poland in Wednesday’s international friendly. In the 23rd minute of the match, FC Porto …