Author: SportsIntel
Eric Chelle handed competitive debuts to nine emerging players, using the last international window to assess the country’s young talents while expanding Super Eagles squad depth. George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor were the pick of the pack in the two 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Similarly, a youthful Super Eagles side put up a credible showing in a 3-3 draw with Russia in an international friendly game in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday. The young Nigeria side twice came back from behind to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw against Russia in a game where Coach Éric Chelle handed starting…
Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga’s transfer value has skyrocketed to an estimated $8.3 million after the Molde FK star made the top 100 U20 players worldwide playing outside Europe’s top five leagues, according to the CIES Football Observatory. The value is a sharp rise from a worth of 400,000 Euros in April 2025 during his first season in Europe, according to Transfermarkt. From €400k to $8.3M: Daniel Daga’s Transfer Value Explodes Daniel Daga returned to action for Molde FK in July 2026, after being cleared and acquitted of sexual assault charges in Norway He marked his return to Molde’s starting line-up…
Over a week ago, when the Rivers Hoopers celebrated their seventh Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) title, the crowning moment also marked a significant milestone for three KingsMen, winning a maiden NPBL title. International recruits Omar Abada, Nikolaos Okekuoyen, and Raphiael Putney capped off a flawless debut campaign in Nigerian basketball with a special trophy lift, cementing an instant connection with the Port Harcourt crowd. For a franchise built on winning culture, the injection of international talent provided the ultimate catalyst in reclaiming national supremacy and a return ticket to the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Omar Abada Tunisian floor general…
In a bizarre twist, the Nigeria vs. Ghana Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier, which hitherto ended in a 4-5 Penalty shootout win for Ghana, is now a 3-3 draw. Nigeria’s Sand Eagles played a 3-3 draw before the referee ordered extra time and a penalty shootout, which ended in a 4-5 win for Ghana in the first leg of their 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying match in Kaduna on Saturday. Moroccan referee Driss Lamghaidar and his officiating team have admitted their error in allowing for extra time and penalties in Saturday’s 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup…
The Super Falcons secured a crucial 2-0 win over the Comoros senior women’s national team in the first leg of their second-round tie of the Los Angeles LA 2028 Olympics Qualifier series on Friday in Ikenne-Remo. Though played on home soil, the fixture officially served as Comoros’ home leg. Led by interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, the 10-time African champions dominated proceedings from start to finish. Eguavoen handed a starting berth to immediate past U20 skipper Joy Igbokwe, who anchored the midfield to earn her senior debut. Despite controlling the tempo early on, Nigeria struggled to convert their dominance. In the…
Head Coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has selected a 25-man Golden Eaglets squad, led by Sporting Lagos Wonderkid Lawrence Abuchi, for the WAFU-B U17 Championship, which starts in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, on Saturday. Abuchi Lawrence will be one to watch for Nigeria’s U17 squad in this WAFU-B qualifying round, having made his senior debut with Sporting Lagos when he was still just 15 years old. Meanwhile, five-time world champions Nigeria have been drawn in group B of the championship, a qualifying tournament for next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco. The Eaglets will face Niger Republic…
The Super Falcons return to action ahead of the Nigeria vs Comoros qualifier, with 14 players training in Ikenne on Monday. Folashade Ijamilusi, who plays for Lianiong Baiye in China, became the 15th player to arrive at camp in the evening as preparations continue for the Olympic qualifying fixture. The 14 players at the training session were: 1.Shukurat Oladipo 2. Shakirat Moshood 3. Glory Ogbonna 4.Oluchi Omenazu 5. Farida Abdulwahab 6. Tumininu Adeshina 7. Joy Igbokwe 8. Fatimoh Solaty 9.Christiana Uzoma 10. Blessing Nkor 11. Valentina Uroko 12. Glory Edet 13. Sandra John 14. Suliat Abideen Meanwhile, Super Falcons captain…
The club vs country row is rearing its head as Nigeria continues preparation for the international friendly against Russia. Some Clubs refusing to release their players, coupled with injuries to notable names, have seriously weakened Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly match against Russia’s senior men’s national team. Captain Wilfred Ndidi is out after sustaining a knock during last week’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau, while defender Victory Akpe couldn’t make the trip to Russia due to injury. Defender Bright Osayi-Samuel and midfielder Ridwan Abdulrasaq Popoola were unable to fly to Russia based…
Musa Francis James and Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo are the men’s and women’s winners at the fifth edition of the 10km Abeokuta Race in Ogun State on Saturday. Francis James led the men’s field from the finish, completing the 10km race in 30:25.33 to claim the $1,000 first prize. Ilya Raymond finished second in 30:38.06 to collect $750, while Gyang Sunday completed the men’s podium in 30:47.00 and received $500. The women’s race followed a similar pattern, with Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo taking the top position after finishing in 35:00.69 to win $1,000. Bulus Mary Jah came second in 35:58.71 and received…
Head coach Eric Chelle and 17 Super Eagles players trained for the first time in Nizhny Novgorod in preparation for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia. The Super Eagles players in camp include 101-cap Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Benjamin Fredricks and Emmanuel Fernandez, and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams. The team is coming from a tough 2027 AFCON qualifiers, where it lost one and won one against Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar, respectively. The team will hold two more training sessions on Sunday and Monday before the encounter at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday evening. Players and officials travelled…