Author: Tumininu Yussuf
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.
Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim has sought to clarify his remarks labeling his team “the worst in the club’s history,” insisting he was directing the criticism at himself rather than his players.
Deportivo La Coruña, also known as Dépor ABANCA, have officially announced the signing of Nigerian international Blessing Nkor.
Manchester City’s Champions League campaign teetered on the brink of disaster as Paris Saint-Germain staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 4-2 victory at Parc des Princes on Wednesday night.
Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has called on his players to maintain their focus and hunger for success as they prepare for a critical away fixture against Heartland Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
