Author: SportsIntel
The historic Kelechi Iheanacho goal streak ended last weekend when the Nigerian striker failed to find the net for the first time in over three months. However, Bursaspor still won, cruising to a comfortable 3–0 result, with Baker and Akbunar scoring the goals. Hence, Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal in Bursaspor’s 4-2 away win against Keciorengucu becomes the signpost of the longest scoring streak of his career. It was Iheanacho’s 16th goal of the season, and he has now scored in 12 consecutive games in the Turkish second division. Bursaspor have scored 29 goals; Iheanacho has 16 of them, representing over 55%…
The Nigeria vs Japan Final offers a unique opportunity for the country to become the first African nation to win FIFA World Cups in the U17 men’s and women’s categories. Road To The Nigeria vs Japan Final Having started slowly by losing 1-2 to Poland in their first match, and not very convincing in their defeat of whipping team Puerto Rico in their second match, the Flamingos removed all masks to defeat defending champions and two-time winners Korea DPR 3-1 in their last match of the group phase, to qualify as group runners-up. Mexico fell 2-1 in an exhilarating Round…
After years of knocking, Nigeria finally qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final, following a brilliant 3-1 win over Brazil in the semi-final on Wednesday night at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat. Now, all eyes turn to the final on Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:30 PM WAT / Rabat against Japan, who eliminated defending champions North Korea after a penalty shootout in the first semi-final on Wednesday. How Nigeria Made History Nigeria started brightly, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Oluebube Umejiaku both trying their luck early, and Queen Joseph coming very close in the 21st…
Head coach Hakeem Busari insists his side is ready as the Flamingos target World-Cup final glory ahead of their high-stakes semi-final showdown against Brazil. For Nigeria, the journey has not been straightforward for Hakeem Busari’s side after losing the first game. With qualification for the knockout stages hanging in the balance, the Flamingos needed a quick response. They did exactly that, grinding out a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico to get their campaign back on track. Against defending champions, North Korea. Nigeria produced a performance that announced their arrival as serious contenders, with the Flamingos winning 3-1 and showing confidence,…
African U18 champions Pamela Bawa and Joy Lawrence saw their campaign end on Day 4 as Nigeria exit Youth-Olympics volleyball following a 2–0 quarter-final loss to the Netherlands’ Jara Both and Matilda de Groot in Saly. Pamela and Joy advanced to the quarterfinals of the women’s Beach Volleyball after dominating their Round of 16 clash against Thailand’s Ainthira Ninsonthi and Phattanan Wongnongwaeng with a 2-0 win on Monday. The Netherlands pair showed why they are unbeaten so far by winning the first set, 21-14 in 17 minutes, against the Nigerians in Saly. In the second set, the Nigerian pair saved…
Nigerian tennis sensation Seun Ogunsakin reaches a career-high world junior ranking after his J200 Cairo triumph in Egypt last weekend. Ogunsakin, who trains at the African Regional Tennis Centre in Tunisia, had dropped to No. 91 in the world before his remarkable victory in Egypt. Ogunsakin Reaches Career-High ITF Tennis Ranking The title-winning run has now propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 59. Seun won the J200 Cairo event in Egypt after defeating French player Matisse Martin in straight sets of 7-5, 6-3. He won the J200 Cairo Boys’ Singles title for the second time in 2026, after also…
Amedspor’s striker Gift Orban has equalled Victor Osimhen’s 9-goal tally in the Turkish Süper Lig goals race, but is edging him in total goal contributions. Orban is inspiring newly promoted Amedspor, who are currently second in the league table on 23 points with his goals. He was on target and also registered an assist as Amedspor beat Eyupspor 5-1 in their Turkish Süper Lig encounter on Sunday. Despite pressure from opposing defenders, the Nigerian striker fired into the roof of the net after being set up by teammate Rayan Lutin. Minutes later, Orban turned provider for Amedspor’s third goal, setting…
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi surpasses Mohamed Salah on the all-time African Premier League appearance chart after earning his 329th English top-flight cap against Aston Villa on Saturday. Iwobi’s EPL longevity includes featuring in over 100 games for three clubs, Premier League appearance chart. Last week, he tied the Egyptian as the second African player with the most PL appearances, and this weekend, Alex Iwobi surpassed Mo Salah after earning his 329th English top-flight cap against Aston Villa on Saturday. Only former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Kolo Toure, with 353 games, is ahead of Iwobi on the exclusive list. Iwobi…
Nigeria’s Pamela Bawa and Joy Lawrence bounced back from their opening-game defeat to Japan with a commanding 2-0 victory over Egypt’s Marwa Mamdouh Salem Saleh and Karma Badawy in beach volleyball at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. The Nigerian duo won both sets 21-19, 21-11 to secure the straight-set victory and get their campaign back on track at the Youth Olympics. Bawa and Lawrence had earlier suffered a 2-1 defeat to Japan in their opening match, making the victory over the Egyptian pair an important response as they seek to strengthen their position in the competition. The Nigerians demonstrated…
Following a tense quarter-final battle in Morocco, the Flamingos reach last four of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup thanks to an 89th-minute winner against Venezuela. Captain Azeezatt Oduntan scored a late penalty in the 89th minute to give Nigeria the win. Flamingos Reach Last Four The semi-final qualification comes four years after they last made that stage and won bronze. The quarter-final fixture was a close contest, with Nigeria creating several opportunities but finding Venezuela goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales a huge stumbling block. The Flamingos enjoyed much of the attacking play in the first half, but Rebanales produced a…