Author: SportsIntel

D’Tigress pip Senegal to have once again proven their dominance on the African basketball stage, booking a place in yet another AfroBasket Women’s final after a breathtaking semifinal victory over Senegal in Abidjan. In a high-stakes clash, Senegal held an 8-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. But true to their fierce nickname, D’Tigress roared back with unmatched intensity and determination, turning the tide and sealing a dramatic 75-68 comeback win. After a close first half that ended 3-37 (22 – 17 and 21- 20 points) in favour of Nigeria, the Senegalese totally dominated the third quarter, 21-9 points, to…

The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as legendary heavyweight Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi gets a second chance at destiny as he prepares to make his highly anticipated return to the squared circle against British knockout specialist Danny “The Brixton Hammer” Williams. This monumental clash, between Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi (20-0, 15 KOs) and Danny “The Brixton Hammer” Williams (55-33, 42 KOs), will ignite Lagos, Nigeria. Also, this event will be live on pay-per-view streaming on www.Prizefighting.tv only on August 23, 2025. Furthermore, the times for the event are 1:00 PM New York, 6:00 PM London, 12:00 PM Dallas, and…

Nigeria won a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title on Saturday night after a come-from-behind 3-2 win over hosts Morocco in a drama-filled Final in Rabat. The win completes the Super Falcons’ revenge against all three teams they lost to in the 2022 finals, also staged in Morocco. They defeated Zambia 5-0 in the quarter finals to avenge a third-place defeat by the Copper Queens in 2022. In the semi-finals, they edged South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, who had beaten them 2-1 in the group stage in 2022. In the final, they defeated the Atlas Lionesses that had beaten them…

An Alozie Stunner in the dying minutes was enough for Nigeria to edge South Africa in a tight WAFCON semi-final game to keep their dream of a tenth title alive. The Super Falcons dominated the early parts of the game but couldn’t go past Dlamini in goal for South Africa. Nigeria got a lucky break when a South African defender handled the ball from an unnatural position. Captain Rashidat Ajibade stepped up to convert despite goalkeeper Dlamini touching the ball Falcons lost their way in the 2nd half, allowing South Africa back into the game. Ohale’s slight pull-back on Dhlamini…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have qualified for the Final of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament in Ghana after a tense encounter against their Niger Republic counterparts, culminating in a penalty shootout that ended 4-3 following a scoreless 90 minutes. Sporting Lagos Goalkeeper, Ifeanyi Harcourt, was the hero, saving two out of four kicks from the Niger Republic players. The Flying Eagles exhibited determination throughout the match but struggled to convert several scoring opportunities. On the other hand, the Nigeriens adopted a strong defensive stance. The first half saw the Flying Eagles record three shots off target, while the opponents did not have any sight of the Nigerian goal.  In the second half, the Cup holders stepped up…

Unbeaten Super Falcons hit the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final with a stunning 5-0 drubbing of Zambia in a quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday evening. The stunning performance sent the nine-time champions to the semi-finals and left the once-dreaded Zambians heading for home. The Zambians, known for incredible strength, ability, and ambition in their previous three games, didn’t know what hit them as early as half-time. Unbeaten Super Falcons: Ohale Opens The Door To Goals Towering defender Osinachi Ohale, who netted when the Super Falcons mauled the Zambians 6-0 in a group stage match in Namibia 11 years…

Leading sports betting platform Bet9ja continues to redefine youth engagement and entertainment in Nigeria through a series of dynamic events that blend football, music, celebrity culture, and social media influence. With a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and cultural relevance, Bet9ja is positioning itself not just as a betting platform but as a lifestyle brand for the next generation. Bet9ja Football Carnival Stands Out The recently concluded Bet9ja Football Carnival stands out as a flagship event reflecting this vision. Hosted at the Fidelity Ground in Oniru, the carnival brought together an eclectic mix of amateur talents and celebrity figures, drawing an…

Mahanaim FC has announced the transfer of striker Aliyu Imran to the Czech Republic club SK Prostejov. Imran, 19, signed a 3-year contract with the Czech second division club after an impressive familiarisation period. The 1.96m Kaduna-born goal poacher is a thoroughbred Mahanaim product whose ability to learn and understudy senior players at the club became a major asset. His unique fighting spirit, pace and power, intelligence, and goalscoring prowess attracted SK Prostejov to him during Mahanaim FC’s 2024 annual scouting event in Abuja. He further proved himself a great ambassador of the club during his familiarization period in the…

If you ever doubted that “small money can turn big story,” this one is for you. Africa’s biggest betting brand, betPawa, has just made history again by paying out a jaw-dropping ₦1.6 billion in a single round of Aviator, their viral money-spinning game. Yes, you read that right. ₦1.6 BILLION shared by everyday people like you and me, from Ghana, Cameroon, and Zambia, all in just one game round. At the centre of this unbelievable story is Clovis, a Cameroonian man who bet less than ₦200 (that’s 150 FCFA and 100 FCFA) and cashed out with ₦191 million. The game…

Nigeria secured a quarterfinal spot in the 2024 WAFCON, all thanks to Chiwendu Ihezuo’s 89th-minute goal in a tepid game against a resilient Botswana side. Nigeria becomes the first nation to qualify for this year’s WAFCON quarterfinals. Despite having over 70% possession, the Super Falcons found the Botswanese difficult to break down in a tepid game. Nigeria Secure Quarterfinal Spot Esther Okoronkwo looked dangerous with her left foot, attempting a shot that deflected into Chinwendu Ihezuo’s path and made no mistakes, netting a late goal to secure all three points for the Super Falcons. The combination of Ihezuo and Okoronkwo…