Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye
Francis Uzoho suffered a humiliating defeat with Elche in the Spanish second division on Sunday as they were battered and bruised 5-1 by Cadiz.
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will return to England’s Three Lion squad for what will be his Wembley farewell.
Nigeria’s sole CAF Champions League representative, Lobi Stars fancy their chances of reaching the first round of the tournament despite having to first face Cameroon’s UMS de Loum in the preliminary rounds.
Two years after their elimination from the play-off rounds of the CAF Confederation Cup, Rangers will return as Nigeria’s only representative in the competition and Head Coach Gbenga Ogunbote is angling for a big statement.
Nigeria’s group opponents, Zambia’s She-polopolo smashed Ghana’s Black Queens 3-2 in a friendly match as part of their preparation for the 2018 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Alex Iwobi didn’t score against Liverpool in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw on Saturday, but the Nigerian’s contribution to Arsenal’s equalizer in the premier league match at the Emirates earned the praise of the League’s all-time goal scorer, Alan Shearer.
Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in three sets to reach the final of the Paris Masters.
Asisat Oshoala is in her own feelings, preaching self-love and shooting shots at any eligible ‘capable’ bachelor out there.
Nigeria became one of the first teams to qualify for next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, but according to Al-Farouq Aminu, who has been instrumental to the D’Tigers’ recent run of success, they are still chasing perfection.
Alex Iwobi says Arsenal must improve defensively of the club wants to fight for the Premier League this season and has praised Manager Unai Emery for his all-inclusive approach in the team.
