Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigerian sprinter, Divine Oduduru has spoken publicly for the first time since receiving a six-year ban from athletics in October 2023.
Nigeria’s U-19 women’s cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, are sharpening their skills at the prestigious OMTEX Cricket Institute in India in preparation for the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup, slated for January 18 to February 2 in Malaysia.
Nigerian Tennis Champion, Aruna Quadri began 2025 with an emphatic statement, defeating British champion Liam Pitchford to reach the third round of the men’s singles at the WTT Star Contender in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday, January 9.
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has declared that the Women’s African Nations Cup (WAFCON) trophy is Nigeria’s “birthright”. Gusau is confident in the Super Falcons’ ability to reclaim the title at the 2025 tournament in Morocco. “My projection for the team is that we are going back to get back our trophy, because as far as I’m concerned, that trophy belonged to Nigeria. And that’s why we are not taking any chance,” Gusau announced. The Super Falcons, Africa’s most successful women’s team, have won 11 of the 14 WAFCON tournaments since its inception in 1998. However, they finished…
Edo Queens coach, Moses Aduku has confidently set sight, with his team’s ability, to retain the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) crown, aiming to establish a dominant dynasty similar to Manchester City’s reign in the English Premier League. “Definitely we (Edo Queens) are looking at trying to see how we can win the league again.” “It has been demonstrated in the English league, where Manchester City won the league four times in a row,” Aduku said. Speaking on the challenges ahead, Aduku noted the usual squad changes but remained optimistic about the team’s prospects. “It’s not going to be easy,…
President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Uyi Akpata, has set ambitious goals for Nigerian cricket in 2025, targeting a rise in the global rankings and a stellar performance at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Apkata revealed that the men’s national team, currently ranked 37th globally, aims to break into the top 25, a milestone he believes is within reach if the team remains consistent and competitive. “In 2024, we decided that, after a lot of things around development, it was time to grow our performance. I started with a bronze-winning team,” Akpata said. “Our national male team…
Real Madrid advanced to the Spanish Super Cup final with a late 3-0 victory over Mallorca in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday. Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, alongside an own goal by Martin Valjent, secured Los Blancos a showdown with fierce rivals Barcelona. Real Madrid, chasing a record-equalling 14th Super Cup title, will face Barcelona for the trophy for the third consecutive time. Carlo Ancelotti’s side lifted the title last year, while Barcelona, the current record holders with 14 wins, last triumphed in 2023. Bellingham Breaks Through After a goalless first half, during which Mallorca goalkeeper Dominik…
Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor have been granted temporary playing registrations by Spain’s top sports court, the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), as the legal battle between Barcelona, LaLiga, and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) continues over their eligibility.
West Ham United have confirmed the appointment of Graham Potter as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal, following the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge.
Teenager Lucas Bergvall scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner as Tottenham Hotspur secured a shock 1-0 victory over defending champions Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal on Wednesday.
