Author: Tumininu Yussuf

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.…

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) once again took center stage in the Premier League this weekend, with key decisions across several matches sparking controversy. The one which took the headline was the disallowing of Eberechi Eze’s free kick for Crystal Palace against Chelsea. Here’s a breakdown of the weekend’s major incidents and why they were given. Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace VAR Review Eze’s Disallowed Free Kick: Guéhi Too Close to the Wall What happened:In the 13th minute at Stamford Bridge, Eberechi Eze fired a sensational free kick past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez to seemingly give Palace the lead. However,…

D’Tigers of Nigeria continued their winning streak at the 2025 Afrobasket Championship with a 87-66 victory over defending champions Tunisia, making it back-to-back wins for the former African kings. NBA star Josh Okogie was unplayable from start to finish, scoring a game-high 33 points, leading Nigeria to a win that puts them on top of Group B ahead of their final group match against Cameroon. How It Happened: Quarter-by-Quarter 1st Quarter: Nigeria 29 – 16 Tunisia Nigeria came out flying, opening the game with a 10-0 run. Josh Okogie was red-hot early, scoring 10 points in the first quarter including…

European champions, Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning late recovery before clinching a penalty shootout victory to win the UEFA Super Cup, denying Thomas Frank a first trophy as Tottenham manager. In a night of high drama in Udine, Italy, Spurs looked to have sealed an impressive triumph, leading 2-0 after 84 minutes. However, PSG’s fightback began with substitute Lee Kang-in’s superb 20-yard strike, before Gonçalo Ramos headed in a 94th-minute equaliser. The late goal took the match straight to penalties, where PSG initially stumbled as Vitinha fired wide. Spurs’ Micky van de Ven, scorer of the opening goal saw his…

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, began their quest for a second continental crown with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in their opening Group B game of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket on Wednesday afternoon, 13th of August in Angola. A decade after clinching their maiden AfroBasket title, Nigeria made a winning start to their latest campaign, shaking off early jitters to dominate in the second half. Slow Start, Strong Finish from D’Tigers Nigeria named Caleb Agada, Ike Nwamu, Josh Okogie, Talib Zanna and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu in their starting lineup, but the first quarter was a cagey affair. D’Tigers edged…