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U-20 WWC Qualifier: Falconets through to third round as Mauritius withdraw
Nigeria’s Falconets have booked a place in the third round of the qualifiers for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following the withdrawal of their opponent, Mauritius.
Osimhen’s agent threatens legal action against Napoli
Roberto Calendar, the agent of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen said on Tuesday he “reserves the right to take legal action” against the club.
CAF names Morocco, East Africans hosts for 2025, 2027 AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Morocco hosts for the 2025 AFCON, while a joint bid from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania got the nod for the 2027 AFCON.
7th National Youth Games: Team Lagos thumps Cross River 2-0, qualifies for female football final
The Lagos State Female Football Team have progressed to the final of the football event at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba Delta State.
7th National Youth Games: Lagos scoops seven medals in swimming
Team Lagos swimmers are expected to win more medals in the Swimming event at the ongoing National Youth Games following superlative performance on the opening day.
National Youth Games 2023: Lagos boxer, Michael knocks-out Effiong in first round
In a thrilling match at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba 2023, Bolarinwa Michael from Lagos achieved a decisive victory in the first round by knocking out Asuquo Effiong, representing Cross River state.
‘There are more Osimhen’s waiting to be discovered at the grassroots’
Over the years, Nigerians have almost always been counted among the best footballers in the world by those who keep the tabs. Even before FIFA merged its end of the year reckonings with France Football’s Ballon D’Or, such players as Finidi George, Victor Ikpeba, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Daniel Amokachi and Sunday Oliseh were at different times listed among the world’s best stars by these bodies.
National Youth Games: Lagos’ Ezenwa Cecelia grabs three medals in weightlifting
The Lagos State rising star Ezenwa Chinanza has won three medals in weightlifting event in the ongoing National Youth Games at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
La-liga: Barcelona produce incredible comeback to beat Celta Vigo
Robert Lewandowski’s brace and Joao Cancelo’s winner earned Barcelona a sensational 3-2 comeback victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday to take them top of La Liga.
2023 AFCON: Nigeria placed in pot 2, may face Senegal, Egypt
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed the pots on Thursday.