Author: Enitan Obadina
On Independence Day, boxing sensation Moses Itauma danced into the hall at a Hotel in Ikeja, backed by a troupe, showing off his Nigerian roots and backed by Bet9ja with a message of hope and a new Nigerian champion in the making. Heavyweight boxing sensation, Moses Itauma with a grand entry at his homecoming press conference in partnership with Bet9ja. pic.twitter.com/NWTyON5ahd — Sports Intel (@SportsIntelNG) October 1, 2025 The last time Moses Itauma was in Nigeria, he came in 2010 as a young boy connecting with his roots. Now, as a 20-year-old, the unbeaten star’s homecoming is built on the…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has selected two top Nigerian hurdlers, Nathaniel Ezekiel and Tobi Amusan to lead Team Nigeria to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released a 15-man team that will represent Nigeria at the 20th World Athletics Championships, scheduled to hold from September 13–21, 2025, at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo. The team comprises seven women and eight men. They will compete across 11 events. Headlining the team is world record holder in the 100m hurdles, Oluwatobi Amusan, alongside Olympic bronze medalist and long jump queen Ese Brume…
D’Tigress and Afrobasket MVP, Amy Okonkwo’s WNBA dream continues after getting close twice but falling short. The Dallas Wings have signed forward Amy Okonkwo to a second seven-day hardship contract. Alongside Christyn Williams, Okonkwo was immediately available for the game against the Atlanta Dream. During her first 7-day contract, Okonkwo fared well in three games, recording 11.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 16.7 minutes per contest. Amy Okonkwo’s WNBA Dream The second contract completes a full circle moment for the D’tigress star, who was previously on a training contract with the Dallas Wings in 2021, but didn’t make…
The star that broke the Süper Lig’s transfer record had drawn a blank in his second debut against Fatih Karagümrük, and fears were trickling in. With his permanent transfer done, the next thing for Osimhen was to spearhead Galatasaray’s attack alongside Mauro Icardi, providing the Turkish giants with a potent strike partnership as they aim for domestic and European success. Early Doubts Victor Osimhen made his long-awaited season debut as Galatasaray cruised to a 3-0 victory over Fatih Karagumruk in their Turkish Super Lig encounter on Friday night, though the Nigerian forward saw a goal disallowed for offside. After missing…
The 58th season of league football in Nigeria kicked off in the iconic city of Abeokuta, where two contenders put their credentials on the line in NPFL 25/26 MD1, and Aniekeme Okon scored the opening goal of the season. The last time a season curtain raiser happened at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Fegor Ogude of Warri Wolves scored the opening goal in a game that ended with the same result as host, Gateway United came back to nick a 1-1 scoreline. The 2025-26 NPFL season opened on Friday with a game that carried the feel of a title clash, given…
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen returns to Galatasaray on a permanent deal after a long-drawn-out transfer between Napoli and the Turkish Champions. Osimhen was on loan to Galatasaray last season, helping the club to win the Turkish league and cup double. The Super Eagles striker netted 37 goals in 41 games for Galatsaray during his loan spell. Osimhen Returns To Galatasaray: The Numbers Napoli will get a net transfer fee of €75,000,000. In addition, 10% of the profit from the player’s subsequent sale will be paid to SSCN Napoli SPA as part of the agreement. A four-year contract starting from the 2025-2026…
In her first game of the Afrobasket, Sarah Ogoke drained a trey with four seconds left on the short clock and eight seconds left in the quarterfinal game to put an exclamation mark in a dominant 83-47 win to help D’tigress book a semi-final spot after decimating Cameroon. Nigeria is on a 27-game Afrobasket winning streak dating back to when they lost to Cameroon 70-71 in the 2015 semi-final. However, the streak began after their 65–55 win over Angola in the 2015 third-place game in Yaounde. Nigeria took control from the jump off with outstanding Amy Okonkwo leading with 15…
National Collegiate Champion Ezekiel Nathaniel aced the 400m hurdles test on his pro debut at the Prefontaine Classics Diamond League race. The Nigerian, described as a rising star, held his own against a world-class field, finishing 3rd at the Eugene Diamond League with an impressive 47.88, his third fastest time ever. Nathaniel shook off the initial jitters to finish strongly in 3rd place with a time of 47.88s. Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos defeated Olympic champion Rai Benjamin, crossing the line in a Season’s Best of 46.65s, while Benjamin finished 2nd in 46.71s. Nathaniel Aces 400m Hurdle Test: NCAA Champion to World…
Tobi Amusan will take on the likes of Masai Russell, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and Danielle Williams as stars of the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the 50th edition of The Prefontaine Classic scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Hayward Field in Oregon, United States. The fastest hurdlers in the world are attending the 50th anniversary edition of the Prefontaine Classic as part of the Wanda Diamond League circuit. For Amusan, Eugene holds a special place in her history: The scene where she ran 12.12 to set the current world record. Prefontaine Classics Holds For Amusan: The Challengers Second only to Amusan…
“I am Tired”, Favour Ofili let out while crying in the arms of a journalist after finishing 6th in the 200m final at the Paris Olympics on August 6th, 2024, with no Nigerian official on hand to receive her. When news broke about Favour’s impending switch to Turkey, she came full circle from the 200m Olympic race. According to Kayon Raynor of Reuters, Ofili informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that her decision was due to years of neglect and ill-treatment at the hands of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). #BreakingNews Nigerian sprinter @FavOfili has switched allegiance to Turkey…