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A whirlwind 48hours summed up by the chivalry of showing up five hours to a game prior to a 9-hour flight, little wonder Nigeria got a pummeling at the hands of Egypt in their opening game of the FIBA AfroBasket U18 in Pretoria, on Wednesday.

Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or.

Former Flying Eagles player, Loveday Omoruyi has expressed his support for the appointment of Aliyu Zubairu as head coach of the Men’s U20 NT.

Former Super Eagles defender, George Abbey has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s upcoming games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, urging the team to step up and deliver results.

Following Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray, the striker’s agent, Roberto Calenda did not hold back in expressing his feelings towards Napoli, signaling the end of a tumultuous chapter between the player and the Italian club.

Nigeria is set for a crucial match against tournament favourites, Germany, in their second group stage match at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has admitted that Nigeria will be stronger and more difficult to defeat this time around.

Azerbaijan football club FC Sabah has officially signed promising Nigerian forward Stephen Ende.

Super Eagles left-back, Ebube Duru has officially signed with Danish Superliga side Sønderjyske Fodbold.

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigers have finally arrived in Pretoria, five hours ahead of their opening match against Egypt in the Afrobasket U18 Championship.