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As the fourth Edition of Janet Adowei Memorial Scrabble Classics is set to commence in Lagos on November 25 and 26, 2023, Top players are expected to join the hunt for points, honor, and prizes. Read Also: Group Rallies Stakeholders, Organisations To Support Late Ifeanyi Chiejiene Memorial Tournament The two-day competition, which has developed into a national championship, is about …

In a last-minute bid to bolster their squad, Saudi Arabia’s Professional Football League outfit, Al Tai, is actively working on securing a deal to sign Nigerian Striker Emmanuel Dennis from Nottingham Forest. Read Also: “I Train Hard To Achieve My Goal” Bright Eze: Rising Star Taking Nigerian Basketball By Storm With the transfer window in Saudi Arabia set to close …

In a significant development ahead of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024, Head Coach Rena Wakama has officially disclosed the call-up list of players who will don the D’Tigress jersey in the quest for Olympic qualification. The carefully selected roster comprises a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, showcasing the depth and diversity of Nigeria’s women’s basketball talent …

Stanley Chippa United goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw, has revealed an amusing anecdote involving Stanley Nwabali, the team’s goalkeeper, who was a surprise inclusion in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. Before the tournament, Nwabali had made just one appearance for the Super Eagles, during which the team, largely composed of local players, …

Kylian Mbappe has been offered a ride from the airport by former Real Madrid star Jorge Valdano to provide an escape from Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward continues to be treated as an outsider by PSG and has been forced to train away from the first team after pulling him out of the club’s pre-season tour squad. He will also …

Former Flying Eagles midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is set to extend his contract with Sky Bet Championship club, Watford. According to Sky Sports, Dele-Bashiru and Watford are currently locked in talks over the new contract. The Nigerian is expected to put pen to paper on a three-year contract. The 24-year-old moved to the Vicarage Road from Manchester City in 2019. Read …

In a thrilling showdown at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Friday, January 2, Nigeria’s Super Eagles soared to a resounding 1-0 win against the formidable Palancas Negras of Angola in the Quarterfinals of AFCON 2023. The electrifying atmosphere and intense moments of the match were brilliantly captured by none other than Complete Sports‘ ace photojournalist, GANIYU YUSUF. Each …

Build on Peseiro’s Work, Okpara Cautions Finidi on Swift Changes in Super Eagles – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Okpara argued that Finidi has little time to establish his own style with the players particularly with the World Cup qualifiers coming so soon. The former PSG player advised that the Super Eagles gaffer should keep …

The Nigerian Super falcons have crashed out of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup after losing to their England counterparts in the second round. England won without star Lauren James, who was ejected with a red card, to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks Monday and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup.   The round of 16 match …

Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or after a successful campaign with Barcelona Femeni. French Football, organisers of the award, listed the nominees in a tweet on their handle Wednesday evening, September 6, and included the Nigerian among the 30-member shortlist. Oshoala will hope to beat off competition from 29 players including Women’s …