Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria’s D’Tigress forward and reigning AfroBasket MVP, Amy Okonkwo, has signed a seven-day hardship contract with WNBA side Dallas Wings, a fulfillment of her long-held dream to play in the world’s premier women’s basketball league. The move comes just weeks after Okonkwo inspired D’Tigress to their fifth straight FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Rwanda, where she claimed her second consecutive MVP award. Amy Okonkwo Fulfills WNBA Dream After Back-to-Back AfroBasket MVP Triumphs The 6-foot-2 forward had spoken about her WNBA aspirations immediately after Nigeria’s victory in Kigali, telling reporters: “I still have hopes for a WNBA opportunity. I want to…
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has given fresh updates on the FIFA Forward project, which had its groundbreaking ceremony in March this year at the Goal Project section of Package B, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The project includes; the construction of modern hostel accommodation for Nigeria’s national teams, as well as two standard football pitches (one natural turf and one synthetic turf) for training and camping purposes. Gusau explained that embarking on the project was both necessary and long overdue, as it would drastically reduce the federation’s dependence on expensive hotel accommodations…
Head coach of Senegal’s men’s basketball team, DeSagana Diop, has hailed his side’s resilience, determination and defensive discipline following their 91-75 quarterfinal victory over Nigeria’s D’Tigers at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship. The Lions of Teranga dominated the second and third quarters to book a semifinal ticket, and Coach Diop masterminded the win. He credited his players for sticking to their defensive game plan and well prepared for a physical against a Nigerian side that had been undefeated heading into the Last Eight. “We came out ready to play like I talked about, the other day when we knew we…
Nigerian star quarter miler, Ezekiel Nathaniel made history on Wednesday night, storming to his first-ever Diamond League victory in the men’s 400m hurdles under a heavy rain in Lausanne. The 20-year-old quarter-miler clocked 48.08 seconds, edging out USA’s Trevor Bassitt, who equaled his season’s best of 48.14s, while Slovakia’s Matic Ian Guček finished third in 49.23s. This win handed Nathaniel his first victory since turning professional and have strengthened his growing reputation on the world stage. Ezekiel Nathaniel: “I’m Grateful, Even in the Rain” Speaking after the race, Nathaniel said the conditions were far from ideal but the atmosphere pushed…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers crashed out of the FIBA 2025 Afrobasket Championship after falling 91–75 to a dominant Senegalese side in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. The D’Tigers, who entered the Last Eight with a perfect 3–0 record, started brightly in the opening quarterbut slipped as the game deepened. Senegal used this as a fuel, turned the game, dominated the Nigerian side in the second quarter and sealed their win. Head coach, Mohammed Abdulrahman admitted afterwards that Senegal were the better side of the day, praising their execution and adjustments during the game. “They had classes in almost every department of the game.…
Arsenal have pulled off a stunning late swoop to sign Crystal Palace midfielder, Eberechi Eze, hijacking Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of the England international in a deal worth up to £67.5 million ($91m), according to reports. Spurs were confident on Wednesday morning that a deal was virtually sealed after reaching an agreement with Palace and personal terms with the player. Surprisingly by evening, Arsenal accelerated negotiations after concerns that Kai Havertz could face a lengthy spell out with a knee injury. The deal is structured at £60m up front with £7.5m in add-ons, with Eze expected to feature for Palace in…
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…
