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Post views: 12 The players, officials and management of the Coal City Blazers have joined family, friends and the wider Nigerian basketball community in celebrating their head coach, Chief Chiedozi Nwoye (OFIAFULUAGU), as he celebrates his birthday today, 21 May 2026, in grand style. The club described the former Nigerian national team figure as a “true servant of basketball” …

The coach of the Nigerian national team, Eric Chelle, has presented the 25-player squad for the Super Eagles Upcoming international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026. The Malian tactician has selected a mix of established internationals and emerging talents as Nigeria continues its preparations for future international competitions and qualification campaigns. Also Read: Olayinka Olajide Leads Nigerian …

In a disappointing start to their campaign at the International Cricket Council’s T20 Men’s World Cup Qualifier, the Nigerian males Cricket team, known as the Yellow-Greens, suffered a defeat to Kenya by four wickets on Thursday. The match took place at the United’s Cricket Ground, where Kenya won the toss and elected to field. This decision put Sylvester Okpe and …

Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato has expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new coach of the ‘bleus’. After Chelsea’s 2-1 victory against Tottenham, Hato, in a talk with the club websiteHe stated that he cannot wait to work with Alonso. He also said that the club made the right decision in appointing Alonso as coach. “I …

English Premier League club Aston Villa emerged as Europa League champions after beating Freiburg 3-0 in the final on Wednesday night. Villa, led by Unai Emery, won their first major trophy in 30 years, and their first European trophy in 44 years. More to follow…

Post views: 21 ‎‎‎The Edo State Sports Commission, under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, in his bid to practically bring grassroots sports development to the doorsteps of Edo indegenes, is commencing the implementation of his talent hunt programme.‎The grassroots development program dubbed “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” will be held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on …

Nigeria have officially announced their squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. Both friendlies are expected to provide a tough test for the Super Eagles while also giving coach Eric Chelle the opportunity to experiment ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualification campaign. The team remains familiar with several experienced internationals retaining their places in the team. However, …

Abayomi Ademola Seven NPFL players have been named in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Unity Cup, following a round of domestic scouting trips by head coach Eric Chelle, who was recently seen at multiple Nigerian Premier Football League matches assessing the form of local players. The call-ups highlight strong national representation, with Ikorodu City FC leading the way …

The second match of the first day of the UNITECOL Cup 2026 was a commanding statement from the host institution as the University of Lagos dismantled the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) 3-0 to take early control of Group B in the University of Lagos main course. From the opening whistle, UNILAG prevailed with high-intensity pressing, crisp …

Post views: 33 By Akeem Busari The recent attempt by some politically motivated blogs and actors to sensationalise the alleged invitation and interrogation of the President of the Kogi State Basketball Association and founder of the Confluence Kings, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, by the EFCC is unfortunate, irresponsible and clearly agenda driven. Beyond the obvious desperation to create controversy, what …