Author: Tumininu Yussuf
The second edition of Champions League new league-phase format reaches its dramatic conclusion on Wednesday night, with 30 of the 36 teams still unsure of their fate and a single, synchronised kick-off set to ignite chaos across Europe.
Super Falcons-eligible midfielder, Ashanti Akpan has completed a permanent move to Newcastle United, ending a remarkable 13-year journey with Chelsea in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has called on Nigeria to urgently overhaul its sports infrastructure, citing Morocco’s successful hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a wake-up call for the country.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons midfielder, Halimatu Ayinde will remain in Sweden ahead of the new season after completing a move to Damallsvenskan champions, BK Häcken.
Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo has signed a contract extension with AFC Toronto, keeping her at the Canadian club until 2027 after a sensational debut campaign in the Northern Super League (NSL).
Super Eagles and Blackburn Rovers defender, Ryan Alebiosu has revealed his determination to play a more prominent role for Nigeria going forward after making his senior international debut at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Six-time African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, delivered an all-round dominant performance as Al Hilal overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Al Ahli 5–1 in the second leg of the SAFF Women’s Cup on Friday, sealing a 6–3 aggregate victory.
Three-time CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie produced a Player of the Match performance as Brighton & Hove Albion edged Everton 1–0 away in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Former Nigeria international and Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwankwo has praised the national team for their third-place finish at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations.
The UEFA Champions League Gameweek 7 produced a night of high drama, decisive moments and shifting fortunes across Europe, as heavyweight contenders tightened their grip on qualification places while others edged closer to elimination in the expanded 36-team league phase.
