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Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong is set to complete a move to Saudi Arabian Professional Football League club Al Khalood. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Troost-Ekong has agreed to join the newly promoted club. “William Troost-Ekong has agreed to join Al Khalood in Saudi Arabia,” Romano wrote in X. “PAOK and Al Khalood have agreed on a fee and …

Lookman scores in Atalanta’s pre-season defeat to Parma – Latest Nigeria Sports News Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman scored Atalanta’s only goal in their 4-1 pre-season loss to Parma. Newly promoted Parma dominated the UEFA Europa League champions and coach Gian Piero Gasperini was visibly furious during the first break at the Stadio Tardini, questioning his side’s performance with an …

Nigeria will begin their campaign in the race to qualify for the next Africa Cup of Nations in September when they take on Benin Republic in Uyo. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. As we exclusively reported yesterday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent a provisional invitation to 35 players who will be part of the squad for the upcoming AFCON …

In a thrilling encounter at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Remo Stars demonstrated their skill and determination to secure a place in the Coal City Cup final with a resounding 2-0 win over Rangers International. Read also: Paris 2024: Favour Ofili prepares to break 28-year-old Mary Onyali’s Olympic record This victory sets the stage for a thrilling final later …

Nigeria’s Blessing Oborodudu lost in the semi-finals of the 68kg freestyle wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Oborodudu made it two Olympic semifinals on Monday morning when he defeated France’s Koumba Larroque 6-2 in a hard-fought quarter-final clash. But the Nigerian star will now battle for a bronze medal after she lost 3-1 to Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova in the semi-finals. …

Belgian club Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen says there is a strong possibility that Nigerian international midfielder Frank Onyedika will leave the club before the close of the summer transfer window. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Onyedika has been linked with an exit from the club after a whirlwind season last time out, with Spanish giants Barcelona among the teams considering …

Nigeria’s Favour Ofili has reached the women’s 200m final after failing to participate in the 100m due to administrative issues. Ofili became the first Nigerian woman to qualify for the 200m final at the Olympics in 28 years since Mary Onyali did so in 1996. Ofili ran 22.05 seconds to finish third fastest overall behind Gabby Thomas and 100m winner …

Nigeria’s Favour Ofili has reached the women’s 200m final after failing to participate in the 100m due to administrative issues. Ofili became the first Nigerian woman to qualify for the 200m final at the Olympics in 28 years. Ofili ran 22.05 seconds to finish third fastest overall behind Gabby Thomas and 100m winner Julien Alfred in the semi-final race. There …

Renowned basketball administrator and sports entrepreneur, Ugo Udezue, has assured Nigerian basketball fans, investors, stakeholders and enthusiasts that the future of the game in Nigeria is very bright. Read also: Historic feats in basketball: Nigeria sets new milestones at Olympic and African Continental Games Speaking to NBBF Media, on the backdrop of the recent exploits of the various ranks of …

Blessing Oborududu qualified for the women’s 68kg wrestling semi-final after defeating her French opponent Koumba Larroque. Oborodudu won the closely contested quarter-final clash 6-2. The 35-year-old will face MeerimKyrgyzstan’s Zhumanazarova in the semi-final. Read also: Paris 2024 Women’s Wrestling: Oborududu beats Canadian opponent to reach quarter-finals The 12-time African champion is already guaranteed a medal regardless of the outcome of …