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The Federal Government has rewarded D’Tigress, Nigeria’s female basketball team, with Order of the Niger (OON) national honours, with each of the players getting $100,000 and a flat. Members of the Coach Rena Makama-led technical team also got $50,000 each. This was announced when President Bola Tinubu hosted the team on Monday evening following the … [Read more…]
Victor Osimhen’s meteoric rise in European football has taken another historic leap. After conquering Serie A with Napoli and finishing 8th in the 2023 Ballon d’Or rankings, the Super Eagles forward has now become the most expensive player in Turkish football history, sealing a €75 million transfer to Galatasaray. The 26-year-old had spent last season … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their 10th Women African Cup of Nations, WAFCON, title, saying that they demonstrated the resilience of the Nigerian spirit. The Super Falcons, who fell behind by two goals in the first half, staged a memorable comeback in Rabat in the … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing their record 10th continental title. President Tinubu says, “The Super Falcons’ spectacular performance tonight in Rabat, coming from behind to beat a spirited Moroccan side playing in front of a passionate home crowd, exemplifies … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons completed a dramatic comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 on Saturday night at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, clinching a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The final, attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe, showcased the growing quality and intensity of African women’s … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to “go for the tenth” as they prepare to face Morocco Saturday night in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. In a heartfelt message released by the State House on Saturday, President Tinubu praised the team’s “awe-inspiring” … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has praised the Super Falcons following Tuesday’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a heartfelt congratulatory message, the First Lady commended the team for their strength, unity, and determination, describing their success as a powerful symbol of … [Read more…]
Nigeria stormed into the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Zambia on Friday in Casablanca. The Copper Queens were tipped to challenge the nine-time champions, but it was one-way traffic as the Super Falcons put on a ruthless display of power and precision. Nigeria made an … [Read more…]
…We’ll host to win, Ekweremadu assures 1996 Olympic bronze medalist, Mary Onyeali and former General Manger of Rangers International Football Club as well as current Chief Operating Officer of Nigeria Professional Football League, Davidson Owumi, were among the big names in the nation’s sports industry on parade as the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter … [Read more…]
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has revealed why he wears a face mask during matches. The 26-year-old, who was loaned to Süper Lig club Galatasaray in the recently concluded 2024/2025 season, is known for wearing a mask during international and club matches. The former Lille striker, currently holidaying in Nigeria, spoke during an … [Read more…]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win the Unity Cup. Moses Simona and Samuel Chukwueze scored in each half as both teams played a 2-2 stalemate to take the match to penalty shootout. The 2025 Unity Cup, which was held from May 27 to 31 at Brentford Community … [Read more…]
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock midway through the second half, finally breaching a resolute Zimbabwe defence but the Super Eagles failed to secure a third win of the campaign. It was … [Read more…]