Nigerian champions, Rivers Hoopers, have etched their name in history by clinching a spot in the semi-finals of the Basketball African League, following a hard-fought victory against US Monastir.
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has called on fans to support the team’s head coach, Finidi George, rather than criticize his player selections for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Former youth international Loveday Omoruyi has pointed to the lack of structure in Nigerian youth football as a key factor behind the poor performances of the country’s teams in age-grade competitions.
Nigerian football stars Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Kenneth Omeruo achieved their respective objectives in the closing moments of the 2023-2024 Turkish Super Lig season.
Rivers Hoopers bounced back from a classification defeat to AS Douanes, to punch a semi-final ticket at The BAL, edging 2021 finalists, US Monastir 92-88 in a thrilling game on Monday.
22-year-old Sadiq Ismael earned his first Super Eagles call-up by coach Finidi George for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
The 2023/24 European football season has proven to be a landmark year for Nigerian players across the continent, with several stars securing victories in domestic leagues, cups, and prestigious European competitions.
Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu has expressed his desire to remain in Turkey following a fruitful loan spell at Trabzonspor, rather than returning to Southampton.
