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Nigeria and Tanzania clash in the first match of Group C of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with the Super Eagles favoured to start their campaign in good standing right from the opening day. The Taifa Stars, coached by Miguel Gamondi, are making only their fourth appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations, following group stage exits in 1980, 2019, and 2023. They are yet to win a match in Africa’s flagship football championship, after drawing three and losing six of their previous nine encounters. Nigeria Vs Tanzania Predicted 11 Coach Eric Chelle is expected to start…
Nigerian prospects dominated the African section of the 2026 NFL International Pathway Class, out of seven selected Africans. The African list features five Nigerians, one each for Algeria and Kenya. Collins Arogunjo, Uar Bernard, Michael Daramola, Anjola Oketola, and Chibuike Madu are the five Nigerians seeking to earn an NFL contract. The NFL (www.NFL.com) announced the International Player Pathway (IPP) program Class of 2026, featuring 13 athletes representing 10 nations around the world. Established in 2017, the IPP program identifies elite global talent with the aim of providing selected athletes with the opportunity to enhance and develop their skills, ultimately…
There is a quiet truth running through modern football, one that clubs rarely state but routinely act upon: the manager is temporary; the player is the project. It explains almost everything about the modern game, from the frequency with which coaches are dismissed to the growing sense that authority no longer flows naturally from the touchline. Football did not arrive here through rebellion or ego alone. It arrived here through economics. Elite players are no longer merely employees; they are assets whose value is tracked, protected, and maximised like property in a volatile market. A 23-year-old forward on a five-year…
Nigeria and Egypt will have the opportunity to test newbies during a test game at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday evening, as both teams prepare for their campaigns at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals kicking off in Morocco on Sunday. The Super Eagles warm up game kicks off at 8 pm Egypt time (7 pm Nigeria time). As of Monday afternoon, 17 of the 28 players in Nigeria’s final list were in Cairo, with more players expected to arrive before Monday evening’s training session. Super Eagles Warm Up: Chelle’s Opportunity To Test Newbies Nigeria manager Eric Sékou Chelle…
The NPFL Wrap for matchday 16 serves a delightful concoction of results, breakthroughs, and a debut goal for a youngster. Chimaobi Igwillo was the surprise element after coming so close to scoring in several games; the sensational youngster finally found his scoring boot, and it was a beauty to behold. Last-minute goals are proving to be Rivers United’s kryptonite, and it happened again at the weekend. Here’s the sportsIntel NPFL Wrap for MD 16. NPFL Wrap: Rivers United Concedes Last Minute Goal Again Ubong Friday’s delivery from a counterattack cut the Warriors’ defence napping, and substitute Maclyn Biokpo Jenewari took…
A spectacular overhead kick and a goal at the near post helped Galatasaray to a 3-2 win over Samsunspor as Victor Osimhen hit double digits of goals. The brace takes Osimhen to joint 10th in the scorers chart with five other players on five goals. Nigerian teammate, Paul Onuachu, leads the scoring chart with 11 goals in 14 games for Trabzonspor. Osimhen Hit Double Digits Goals Leroy Sane opened the scoring in the 8th minute, and Osimhen extended Galatasaray’s lead in the 29th minute, connecting with a Sané assist to give the home side control of the match. Samsunspor fought back…
Samuel Chukwueze and Iwobi’s goals moved Fulham close to staging one of the biggest comebacks in EPL history, but they fell short at the last minute. A brilliant brace from Samuel Chukwueze and a stunner of a goal by Alex Iwobi weren’t enough to earn Fulham a point against Manchester City in the EPL matchday 14. Going into the game, Chukwueze was riding on his performance against Tottenham Hotspur, where he provided an assist and almost got his first goal in a 2-1 win over the weekend. Chukwueze and Iwobi’s Goals The Nigerian came off the bench to net two…
With four seconds remaining and Rwanda leading by three points (61–58), Prince Muhizi fouled Morris Udeze, who converted a two-handed dunk and a free throw to earn D’tigers’ first win in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, Window one. Udeze’s free-throw sent the game to overtime, where D’Tigers outscored Rwanda 14-8 to survive the Rwandan upset and pick up their first win of the FIBA WC qualifiers 75-69. Udeze completed his heroic performance with 30 points, the most by any player in Window 1 of the African Qualifiers (10 rebounds and two assists). Morris Udeze Shines In Tunis For D’Tigers In…
Nigeria’s select academicals will tackle the representative teams of the Benin Republic and Cote d’Ivoire in the group stages of the WAFU B zonal qualifiers for this year’s CAF Schools Football Championship. The zonal qualifying tournament will take place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, this week. Also, the four-day fiesta will have male and female categories, though Nigeria is competing only in the male event. Group A of the male competition has hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana, and the Niger Republic, with Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and the Benin Republic in Group B. In the female category, hosts Burkina Faso are up against…
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Grace Kanu is set to launch her debut memoir, “Football, My Escape,” on December 2, 2025, at the MADHouse, UNILAG Lagoon Front, Lagos. The book reflects a raw and heartfelt account of Kanu’s life, tracing her journey from a young girl playing football in the streets of Aba to becoming a record-breaking collegiate athlete in the United States and, ultimately, a global star in women’s football. The memoir tells a story of “resilience, faith, and triumph,” detailing her childhood struggles, personal battles, and the transformative power of the beautiful game. “This book is my truth, my…