Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria’s star sprinter, Kanyinsola Ajayi has written his name into athletics history after storming into the men’s 100m final at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, becoming the first Nigerian man in 18 years to achieve the feat. The 20-year-old clocked 9.93 seconds to finish second in his semifinal heat on Sunday, securing automatic qualification for the final and rekindling memories of Olusoji Fasuba, who last flew Nigeria’s flag in the 100m final at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka. Later in the evening, Ajayi produced another gutsy run, clocking 10.00 seconds to finish 6th in the men’s 100m final…
Just days before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Nigerian athletics was plunged into fresh controversy after world record holder Tobi Amusan accused the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) of providing substandard and inadequate kits to athletes. Amusan, Nigeria’s biggest medal hopeful and reigning 100m hurdles champion, took to Snapchat in a fiery video, where she called out the federation for releasing poor kits, claiming athletes were left embarrassed compared to their counterparts from other nations. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has in response, dismissed allegations made by Tobi Amusan, world record holder and reigning 100m hurdles champion,…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come under heavy criticism after releasing its official match report on the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, September 9, at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. While the report provided a detailed breakdown of the match, a specific passage targeting striker Cyriel Dessers has been labelled “harsh” and “unprofessional”, raising concerns about whether the federation should be publicly faulting individual players. The Match Recap The NFF report began with a general overview of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying struggles: “Nigeria’s road to the 2026…
Nigerian Cricket Federation High Performance Manager, Steve Tikolo, has announced the immediate target for the Yellow Greens ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, scheduled for September 28 – October 4.
Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, the club confirmed on Tuesday, just 24 hours after parting ways with Nuno Espirito Santo. The 60-year-old Australian, who has signed a contract running through June 2027, will take charge of Forest’s upcoming Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Postecoglou returns to management just three months after being dismissed by Tottenham Hotspur, where he led the club to its first trophy in 17 years, the 2025 UEFA Europa League title, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao. Why Nottingham Forest Appointed Ange Postecoglou Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis…
Nigeria’s Maryann Ezenagu announced herself in the Chinese Women’s Super League with a brilliant brace, powering Zhejiang to a 2-0 win over Shaanxi Changan on Sunday. The former Zenit Saint Petersburg striker broke the deadlock in the 20th minute with a composed finish before sealing the victory 11 minutes from time with her second goal of the game. Maryann, who is a key player for Zhejiang opened opened her account for the season with the two goals, as she is focused on making a lasting impact in Chinese football. From Rivers Angels to Russia and Now China Maryann Ezenagu began…
Nigerian defender, Rofiat Imuran featured for London City Lionesses in their historic Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) debut against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, a clash that ended 4-1 in favor of the European champions. It was a bittersweet debut for Rofiat. The 20-year-old Super Falcons defender impressed with her pace, defensive positioning, and attacking overlaps on the left flank before being forced off late with a knock. Rofiat Imuran and Lionesses Stun Early at the Emirates Playing the opening game of the 2025/26 WSL season at the Emirates, newly promoted London City Lionesses, described as the “WSL’s disruptors”, proved…
Nigeria international, Chinwendu Ihezuo scored twice while Ayooluwa Oke grabbed her first-ever league goal as reigning Mexican champions Pachuca Femenil came from behind to seal a 3-2 win over FC Juarez on Saturday as the defending champions climb within a point of Liga MX Femenil leaders The match kicked off at a frenetic pace, with Dayana Martin firing the hosts ahead in the 9th minute. However, Pachuca responded swiftly. Just five minutes later, 19-year-old Oke, an American youth international of Nigerian descent, netted her maiden Liga MX Femenil goal, calmly finishing to bring the scores level at 1-1. Chiwendu Ihezuo…
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade made her long-awaited debut for Paris Saint-Germain Féminines on Saturday, while her compatriot Jennifer Echegini registered an assist, as PSG were held to a 1-1 draw against RC Lens in their opening match of the 2025/26 French Première Ligue Féminine season. Ajibade and Echegini’s presence in the PSG squad was a historic moment for Nigerian football, with two of the Super Falcons’ brightest stars now representing one of Europe’s elite clubs. Jennifer Echegini Creates PSG’s Opener It was Jennifer Echegini who lit up the first half for PSG at the Degouve Brabant Stadium in Arras.…
Nigeria international, Chiamaka Nnadozie announced her arrival in English football with a statement performance on Sunday, keeping a clean sheet on her Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) debut for Brighton & Hove Albion Women in a goalless draw against Aston Villa.
