Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Wednesday night promises fireworks as European champions Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur lock horns at the Stadio Friuli for the UEFA Super Cup trophy. With drama already unfolding in both camps, here’s everything you need to know. A Night of Firsts and Farewells On Wednesday, 13 August 2025, the picturesque Italian city of Udine becomes the epicentre of European football as Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur battle for the UEFA Super Cup at the 25,000-capacity Stadio Friuli, home of Serie A side Udinese. For Spurs, it’s a debut appearance in the…
Former Premier League referee, David Coote has been given an eight-week suspension and ordered to attend an education programme after admitting to making abusive remarks about ex-Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp in a leaked video. The Football Association (FA) confirmed on Thursday that Coote’s comments, which surfaced on social media last November, constituted an “aggravated breach” of FA rule E3.1 due to a reference to Klopp’s nationality. In the video, filmed in July 2020, Coote described his experience as fourth official at a Liverpool match as “s—”, called Klopp a “German c—”, and branded him “f—— arrogant.” Suspension Follows PGMOL Dismissal…
President of the Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has showered praise, cash rewards, and national honours on Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, after their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria defeated Mali 78-64 on Sunday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, sealing their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall. This makes the female basketball national team the most dominant team in the tournament’s history. President Gifts $100K, National Honours, and Abuja Flats to D’Tigress During a grand reception held on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Vice…
In front of a roaring crowd at a packed Palais des Sports, Nigeria’s Women’s Basketball Team , D’Tigress once again etched their names in history by winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket; their fifth consecutive title with a thrilling 78–64 win over a gritty Mali side in Sunday’s final. This win not only confirms Nigeria’s supremacy in African women’s basketball, but also extends their unbeaten run to 29 games, dating back a full decade to their last loss in the 2015 semifinals in Yaoundé, Cameroon (whom they also defeated in the semifinals of this tournament). D’Tigress’ Amy Okonkwo was named…
In a celebration fit for champions, Amstel Malta and Goldberg rolled out the drums on Wednesday, 30th of July, 2025, to honour the Super Falcons of Nigeria, fresh off their record-setting 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) victory in Rabat, Morocco. Super Falcons Hosted By Amstel Malta and Goldberg The celebration was proudly sponsored by Goldberg and Amstel Malta; two brands that share the Falcons’ winning spirit. Goldberg, a symbol of the “Gold Standard” in excellence, found a perfect reflection in the team’s courage and character. Amstel Malta, with its rallying call to “Be Your Best”, saluted the…
Six-time African champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigress roared into the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with a ruthless 83–47 win over Cameroon on Wednesday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. The dominant victory not only extended the team’s unbeaten run in Africa to 27 games, a streak dating back to 2015 but also sealed Nigeria’s place at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournaments, alongside other semifinalists Senegal, Mali, and South Sudan. D’Tigress Turning Point: One-Way Traffic After a Shaky Start Cameroon briefly showed signs of resistance, racing to a 4–0 lead through Jessica…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress are bracing for a decisive quarterfinal battle against Cameroon tonight (July 31) at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, and the message from the team is that there is no room for complacency. Having extended their astonishing winning streak to 26 games, dating back to 2015, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team is chasing a historic fifth consecutive Afrobasket title, and they’re just three wins away from doing it again, but standing in their way is a familiar foe: Cameroon. D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama: “We Will Give Our All” Head coach Rena Wakama, who made history in 2023 as the first…
As jubilation continues across Nigeria following the Super Falcons’ historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, head coach Justin Madugu has offered a sober reminder that more work lies ahead if Nigeria wants to maintain dominance and become a global force in women’s football. Speaking during a press briefing, Coach Madugu praised the team’s recent success but spoke more on the importance of long-term planning, squad depth, and a collective approach to sustain excellence. “We Try to Build a Team, Not Stars” – Justin Madugu Madugu made it clear that the strength of the Super Falcons does not…
As Nigeria’s D’Tigress prepare for a decisive quarterfinal clash against hosts Cameroon in the ongoing 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, star players Ezinne Kalu and Nicole Enabosi have called for focus and improvement, with both admitting the team has yet to hit top form. “We Haven’t Been Playing Nigeria Basketball” — Ezinne Kalu on D’Tigress Games Speaking after the narrow 60–55 win over Mozambique in the final group game, D’Tigress point guard and veteran leader, Ezinne Kalu, offered a frank assessment of the team’s performances so far and hinted at a major turnaround in the knockout round. “You should start to…
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed how Nigeria’s women’s national team clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit to secure a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in stunning fashion against hosts Morocco. Trailing 2–0 at halftime, the Falcons looked dead and buried before producing one of the most dramatic comebacks in the tournament’s history to win 3–2, igniting nationwide and around the world. “It was a tough pill to swallow” – Rasheedat Ajibade on Halftime Emotions Ajibade, known for her fierce determination and leadership on and off the pitch, opened up in detail about…
