Author: SportsIntel
Nigerian stars found the back of the net in their various league to set the tone for this week’s Super Eagles Watch. Super Eagles Watch Goals from Nigerian stars, Joseph Aribo and Onuachu help Southampton record their first away win of the season at fellow promoted side Ipswich. Joe Aribo rockets in a powerful goal for Southampton this afternoon, his third Premier League goal of the season. In the 87th minute, Kamaldeen’s shot was parried but Onuachu was there to follow up for the winning goal. Furthermore, the win at Portman Road was only their second of the season and…
Abuja based Mahanaim FC kicked-off year 2025 with a victory over Greenlock FC on Saturday, at the Bwari Township Stadium. Goals from Aliyu Imran and Nambou Roman were enough to secure victory for Mahanaim FC in the first match of the year. Mahanaim FC In Charge From The Start Both teams hadn’t met since 2023 when Mahanaim cruised to a 2-nil win over them. That result set the tone for the match on Saturday, with Green Lock hoping to get a win this time. Coaches, Saheed Jimoh and Jackson Mbuk set up a team which had a blend of young…
Israel Adesanya suffers second straight knockout after an overhead right, a left uppercut, and a follow-up left hook earned Noussarine Imavov a round 2 TKO at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh on Saturday. Adesanya has now lost his last three fights and four of the last five UFC fights. The fight by the former two-time UFC middleweight champion against Imavov is his first non-title bout since 2019. Furthermore, Adesanya has been submitted to and knocked out in his last 2 fights. Adesanya Suffers Second Straight Knockout: Breaking Down The Fight Adesanya (24-5) took an early lead with his trademark rangy…
Nigeria’s leading sports betting operator, Bet9ja, has officially launched the biggest-ever Christmas campaign in the country. Tagged ₦1 Billion Xmas Countdown, this campaign is in tune with the spirit of the season and is designed to reward loyal customers all over the country with prizes worth ₦1 billion. Furthermore, the betting giant is spreading festive cheer this season, offering its customers an exciting opportunity to win exclusive gifts. This includes a brand-new Changan CS 15 SUV, sports & casino bonus funds, Apple and Samsung Galaxy smartphones, television sets, and a life-changing cash prize for a special winner. With thousands of daily…
By Felix Egbamuche and Timothy Dehinbo For followers of the Nigeria Premier Football League, the buzz of the Ikorodu City vs. Remo Stars SouthWest derby in Nigeria this Sunday will be impossible to ignore. This isn’t just another game; it’s the kind of encounter that signals the start of something monumental—something that could carve its name into the fabric of local football. Yet, unlike many of the region’s celebrated rivalries, this one has no history to draw upon. There are no years of bad blood, no lingering grudges to stoke the flames. Instead, there’s anticipation—a raw, unfiltered excitement that…
Leicester City is often synonymous with its outstanding strikers, with Jamie Vardy standing out as a key figure. In this light, I would like to introduce Olabade Aluko, a promising defender who has emerged from Leicester City’s youth system. Aluko has quickly become a fixture in the U18 lineup and has already participated in three matches for the U21 squad this season. His remarkable abilities, along with his compelling story, merit further exploration. Who is Olabade Aluko? Meanwhile, Olabade Aluko was born in England on November 30, 2006, and captured Leicester City’s attention in 2022. Originally recruited as a midfielder,…
By: Ibitayo Daramola What a week in football, the Trade deadline has passed, and all teams who deem themselves contenders have shored up and hunkered down for the rest of the season hoping for a deep playoff run. The dream seems to be fading in Chicago while in Detroit the fans firmly believe this is their season. The Chiefs are definitely on a winning streak which confounds all as no one can explain why they are unbeaten still and oh if you smell anything foul it is coming from the AT&T Stadium in Dallas where the Cowboys just weekly churned…
BY: Ibitayo Daramola Midway through the NFL week 9 season and the pretenders can be easily identified, the contenders are shoring up before the trade deadline (Tuesday 4 p.m. ET) and as injury continues to be a factor to teams’ overall play some have learned to adjust to each change while some have crumbled without little or no fight. Jets Revival??? The week kicked off with the 6-2 high-flying Texas lead C.J Stroud taking on the hapless Jets (2-6). What a difference a week makes though, the Houston Texas had lost star Receiver Diggs (torn ACL) while the Jets their…
Defending champion and unbeaten Rivers Hoopers are the Atlantic Conference champions after going unbeaten in the 2024 Nigeria Premier Basketball League conference stage. The Atlantic Conference features eight teams with matches at the Indoor Sports Hall Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin. The Kingsmen went 7/7 in scintillating fashion and blowouts. Unbeaten Rivers Hoopers: Hoops And Reads With The Toughest Test In Rivers Hoopers’ closest game, they beat Hoops and Read 80-78 on the last day of the Atlantic Conference. Four players finished in double digits for Hoopers; Johnson Anaiye scored 13, Michael Okiki added 12, while Patrick Abah and Ifeanyi Koko…
By: Ossy Ugwu Nigerian Midfielder, Alex Iwobi is towing a new path with the shift to music releasing a new single. The Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi dropped a new single titled What’s Luv? with a video which features British Mbrown and produced by creative agency SPEAKS ABOUT IT. Iwobi who raps on the single gave a good delivery with his suave lyrics, which did justice to the beat of the soft tempo song. This is the second single from the former Arsenal player and his Alex Iwobi Project -17 media initiative. Iwobi has previously in June dropped his first…