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Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, continues to make waves on the world stage and add more accolades to its impressive resume. Shooting guard Ezinne Kalu has been named to the FIBA ​​Second Team for the Olympic Women’s Basketball Tournament, further cementing her status as one of the sport’s top talents. Known for her tireless drive and clutch performances, Kalu finished …

VfB Stuttgart are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign Ajax striker Chuba Akpom as the German club have rekindled their interest in the Nigerian-born forward. Akpom, who joined Ajax in August 2023, arrived with high expectations following his pivotal role in Middlesbrough’s Championship play-off run during the 2022/2023 season. However, some Ajax fans have questioned whether he really deserves to …

Barnsley Football Club have announced the signing of 26-year-old Nigerian international midfielder Kelechi Nwakali from relegated Portuguese side GD Chavez on a three-year contract, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. “We are delighted to confirm the signing of Nigerian international midfielder Kelechi Nwakali from GD Chaves for an undisclosed fee subject to visa and international clearance,” read a statement on the club’s official website. …

Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi has stated that he is looking forward to the start of the new season. Iwobi, 27, was one of the Whites’ best players last season, and also starred for Marco Silva’s side in pre-season. The former Arsenal man provided assists for Emile Smith Rowe and Adama Traore as Fulham beat Bundesliga club Hoffenheim 2-0 in …

Rotary Club 9112 District Governor, Rotarian Clement Olufemi Adenekan, has provided many useful tips on how young people can turn a setback into a recovery and achieve a successful comeback. Sports247.ng reports that Rotarian Adenekan gave the briefing while speaking at the opening ceremony of the district’s first Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA 2024) at Sea School, Apapa, Lagos. He …

Former Crystal Palace star Clinton Morrison has hailed Michael Olise as a superstar at Bayern Munich. Morrison made that clear after his impressive performance at the recently concluded Paris Olympics, where he helped France to a silver medal in men’s football. In an interview with Tribal footballMorrison said the French international has the world at his feet. Read also: Atletico …

Edo Queens got off to a flying start in their CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers by defeating AS Garde 5-0. The match took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Nigeria. Emem Essien opened the scoring for the Nigerian champions in the 35th minute. Captain Suliat Abideen doubled the lead just before the break, converting from the penalty …

Sampdoria coach Andrea Pirlo has opened the door for former Remo Stars teenage sensation Ebenezer Akinsamiro to break into the Nigeria senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Akinsamiro joined Sampdoria on a season-long loan deal from Inter Milan and has already been handed a starting role in the first team as seen yesterday when they played their first competitive game of the …

Nigerian women champions Edo Queens started their CAF Women’s Champions League, WAFU B qualifiers on a winning note by defeating AS Garde of Niger Republic 5-0 on Sunday, Sports 247 reports. The match which was played in Bouake, Ivory Coast, saw Nigeria take a two-goal lead at half-time with midfield maestro Emem Essien opening the scoring in the 35th minute …

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Jack Grealish is an injury doubt for Manchester City’s opening Premier League game against Chelsea. Grealish suffered a knock in training ahead of Saturday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester United and was ruled out as a precaution. But that could spill over into Sunday when City head to Stamford Bridge to face Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea …