Author: Tumininu Yussuf

Nigeria’s D’Tigers AfroBasket 2025 journey came to a painful end on Wednesday night after a 91–75 defeat to Senegal in their quarterfinal clash at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda. The D’Tigers, who entered the Last Eight with a perfect 3–0 record, started brightly and edged the opening quarter 24–23. However, Senegal regrouped quickly, turning the game on its head in the second quarter and never looking back. Senegal Take Control Jean Jacques Boissy ignited Senegal’s surge with a three-pointer on the first possession of the second quarter, and Amar Sylla added another from deep to stretch their lead to 29–24.…

Nigeria’s D’Tigers will battle Senegal in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket on Wednesday, August 20, in Angola, in a bid for history and place in the final four which automatically qualifies for the 2027 World Cup. The Lions Senegal were made to sweat for their AfroBasket quarterfinals spot after defeating South Sudan 78-65 to set up a West African Derby against Nigeria. The last time these two sides met in a knockout stage was the 2015 AfroBasket semifinal, where D’Tigers edged Senegal 88–79 after overtime before defeating Angola in the final to win their first-ever continental title. On the…

Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has made history by becoming the first-ever three-time winner of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Players’ Player of the Year award, eclipsing two-time winners; Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Gareth Bale, Kevin De Bruyne, Alan Shearer and Mark Hughes. The Egyptian star, already crowned in 2017/18 and 2021/22, claimed the 2024/25 award after a record-breaking campaign in which he scored 29 Premier League goals and registered 18 assists, firing Liverpool to the league title. 2024/2025: A Season for the Ages Salah, nicknamed the Egyptian King, became the first player ever to win in…

The tension between Newcastle United and star striker Alexander Isak has escalated dramatically after the Sweden international released a powerful social media statement on Tuesday, declaring his desire to leave the club and accusing the hierarchy of breaking promises. Hours later, Newcastle issued an official statement, denying any agreement that the 25-year-old could depart this summer and insisting he remains a key part of the squad. Isak: “The relationship can’t continue” In his post, Isak claimed that the club had failed to honor commitments made to him behind closed doors. “I’m proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with…

Newcastle United striker, Alexander Isak has publicly broken his silence on his uncertain future, declaring on social media that “promises were broken” and that his trust in the club has been lost. The Sweden international, heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, was absent from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards in Manchester on Tuesday night, despite being named in the PFA Team of the Year. His absence only intensified speculation around his desire to leave Tyneside. Isak Speaks Out: “The Relationship Can’t Continue” In a rare public statement, the 25-year-old laid bare his frustrations with Newcastle’s hierarchy:…

Nigeria’s D’Tigers advanced to the knockout stage of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket in Angola after defeating Cameroon 99–90 in their final Group D clash on Sunday. The victory sealed Nigeria’s place at the top of their group, maintaining their unbeaten run following earlier wins against Madagascar and Tunisia. Following their qualification, the players revealed the secret to their winning streak after being impenetrable in their group games. Guard Ike Nwamu explained that the team’s resilience, especially in the opening quarter, was built on their defensive identity. D’Tigers edged Cameroon 28–25 in the first quarter before going on to close out the…

African champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigress have climbed three places to 8th in the world in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings (August 2025), strengthening their claim and status as the Queens of African basketball and global standard-bearers for the continent. With 640.1 points, the reigning AfroBasket champions remain the only African team in the global Top 10, leapfrogging Brazil (9th) and Serbia (10th) after a remarkable run of dominance both in Africa and on the international stage. Queens of Africa: D’Tigress’ Dynasty D’Tigress have built a dynasty unmatched in African women’s basketball: 7-time AfroBasket champions (2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023,…

Head coach of Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, Mohammed Abdulrahman, has heaped praise on his players after the D’Tigers sealed a 99-90 victory over Cameroon to close out their Group D campaign at the ongoing Afrobasket tournament in Angola. The win handed Nigeria their third straight win, ensuring they finished top of the group and advanced directly to the quarterfinals without needing to go through the playoff round. Speaking after the game, Abdulrahman said topping the group was always part of the team’s strategy. “We were right where we want to be, because we didn’t want to go and play the…

Super Falcons forward, Michelle Alozie scored a stoppage-time winner to give the Houston Dash a dramatic 2-1 victory over Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The result extended Houston’s unbeaten run since the league’s mid-season break to three matches (2-0-1) while snapping Gotham’s four-game unbeaten streak. Gotham Strike Early Through Esther González The hosts made the perfect start as Spanish striker Esther González opened the scoring in the 8th minute. Returning winger Gabi Portilho, making her first start since April after recovering from a hip injury, provided the assist, setting up González for her league-leading 11th goal…

Nigeria’s D’Tigers stormed into the AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinals after defeating Cameroon 99-90 in their final Group B game, finishing with a perfect 3-0 record at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Kilamba stadium, Angola. The result not only preserved Nigeria’s unbeaten run in Luanda but also guaranteed them an automatic place in the last eight of the tournament. D’Tigers Balanced Scoring and Three-Point Masterclass Nigeria had six players scoring in double figures, with Josh Okogie leading with 16 points. Caleb Agada followed closely with 15, while Stan Okoye contributed 14 off the bench, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc.…