Browsing: NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Nigerian duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi find themselves on the verge of relegation as Nottingham Forest’s battle for survival takes a hit with a 2-0 loss against Everton, on Sunday.

It was a mixed week for Nigerian players in Europe across different leagues, and we start from the Championship with the Promotion chasing Leicester City who had Wilfred Ndidi in action on Saturday against West Brom.

Rivers Hoopers Center, John Wilkins has acknowledged that the team still has a significant amount of work to do to be fully prepared for the upcoming Basketball Africa League (BAL).

Super Falcons CB Ashleigh Plumptre has successfully undergone surgery in Saudi Arabia for an injury she sustained on club duties with Al Ittihad last month.

The Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has acknowledged Nigeria’s shaky start to the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign.

Rangers manager, Philippe Clement has lauded the influential role played by Leon Balogun in their 2-0 triumph over Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-final.

Paul Onuachu was named in Trabzonspor’s matchday squad on Saturday after a five-match absence due to injury.

Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers was the hero for Glasgow Rangers in their Scottish Cup semi-final clash against Hearts.

Nigeria and PAOK Salonica defender, William Troost-Ekong has provided an encouraging update on his recovery progress following a thigh injury that sidelined him earlier this year.

Sprinter Udodi Onwuzurike has earned a spot to represent Nigeria at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. This achievement follows his impressive performance at the Pure Athletics Spring Invitational held in Florida.