Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Against all odds, Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens are rewriting history at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s World Cup in Malaysia, proving that rankings and reputations don’t always decide the outcome on the pitch.
Manchester City climbed back into the Premier League’s top four with a 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.
Tobi Amusan, World record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, is set to open her 2025 season at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet in Kingston, Jamaica, on Saturday. Amusan will participate in the women’s 60m race, marking her first official competition since the Paris 2024 Olympics. A Star-Studded Lineup The event will feature top-tier athletes, including Jamaica’s own Shericka Jackson and former world junior champion Anthonique Strachan. This will be the first meeting between Amusan and Jackson on the track, adding extra anticipation to the race. Other notable athletes expected to compete at the meet include Jonielle Smith, Zharnel Hughes,…
Four-time FIFA Women’s World Cup veteran Francisca Ordega has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al-Ittihad Ladies in a major career move. The 31-year-old Nigerian forward has signed a two-year contract as a free agent, following the expiration of her deal with Russian powerhouse CSKA Moscow. Ordega’s transfer reunites her with compatriot and Super Falcons teammate Ashleigh Plumptre, who captains the Saudi side. Together, the Nigerian duo is expected to form a formidable partnership for Al-Ittihad as the club looks to make an impact in the league. Francisca Ordega’s Career in CSKA Moscow Ordega leaves behind an impressive legacy…
Marcel Esonwune, formerly part of the USA’s three-on-three basketball Olympic pool, made an emotional return to represent Nigeria in 2023—a decision that came with sacrifices and challenges. “It wasn’t easy leaving the USA’s program, which offers more opportunities,” Esonwune admitted in a revealing interview with Brila FM. “But I’ve been visiting Nigeria for years, and the chance to represent my fatherland was something I couldn’t pass up.” Esonwune’s return to Nigerian basketball coincided with the 2023 Africa Zone Qualifiers, where the team defied all odds to reach the final. However, their journey was far from smooth. With minimal preparation and…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and America’s Madison Keys are set to face off in the Australian Open final on Saturday. With contrasting paths to the championship match, both players bring compelling narratives, grit, and skill to the tournament’s climax. Sabalenka’s Pursuit of History Sabalenka, 26, is on the cusp of becoming the first woman since Martina Hingis (1997-1999) to win three consecutive Australian Open titles. The Belarusian powerhouse showcased her champion’s mentality in her semifinal against close friend Paula Badosa, overcoming an early deficit to win 6-4, 6-2. The match began with Sabalenka struggling to find her rhythm, falling…
Nigeria’s female U-19 cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, have advanced to the Super 6 stage of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The team will now face England and Ireland as they continue their quest for a historic semi-final spot. Despite a 41-run (DLS method) loss to South Africa on Wednesday, Nigeria’s dramatic two-run victory over New Zealand earlier in the tournament, coupled with a shared point against Samoa, secured their spot as the second-best team in Group C. The match against South Africa, only the second meeting between the two sides in women’s…
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes delivered a dramatic stoppage-time winner to seal a 2-1 victory over Rangers in their Europa League group stage clash at Old Trafford on Thursday. United controlled much of the first half and thought they had taken an early lead when Matthijs de Ligt headed in from a corner. However, the goal was disallowed after VAR confirmed a foul by Leny Yoro on Rangers defender Davy Propper. Rangers showed resilience, with Hamza Igamane nearly stunning the home crowd with a long-range strike that United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır brilliantly saved. The breakthrough came early in the second…
Marcel Esonwune, Nigeria’s top-ranked three-on-three basketball player, has revealed the dire state of support for the sport in the country.
La Liga side Real Valladolid has accused Manchester City of encouraging their teenage defender Juma Bah to terminate his contract with the Spanish club, paving the way for a significantly cheaper transfer to the Premier League champions.
