Author: Promise Oluwarotimi
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie are among the top contenders for the prestigious 2024 CAF awards, with Lookman tipped to win the Men’s African Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will unveil the final list of nominees for the 2024 CAF Awards today. The continent’s football governing body will crown the men’s and women’s African Player of the Year for 2024 on Monday, December 16 at the Palais des Congrès in Morocco. The CAF award recognizes athletes who have produced outstanding performances, leading to success for their club and country over the calendar year.…
Former UFC title challenger Colby Covington has made shocking allegations against Nigerian mixed martial artist Kamaru Usman, accusing him of cheating during their previous encounters. Covington, who is set to face Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa this Saturday, made the accusations during a recent Twitch stream while answering fan questions about his most disliked opponent. “Definitely ‘Marty Juiceman’ (Usman). Just because he’s a cheater and he’s a coward. He definitely cheated multiple times in our fights so I just can’t respect someone that cheats in a fight,” Covington said. Covington, who has a history of…
Nigeria has emerged as the winner of the bid to host the 2026 edition of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), a biennial continental ladies’ golf championship in Africa. The President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), Evelyn Oyome, who led the Nigerian delegation to the 16th edition of the championship in Morocco, announced that Nigeria beat several countries to win the hosting bid. “A total of 38 countries registered, but 20 countries made it to the finals. Out of the 20 countries that voted during the election for the next host of the tournament, Nigeria obtained…
Rivers Hoopers coach Ogoh Odaudu has set his sights on the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) final, after the team qualified for the tournament by winning the 2024 NBBF Final 8 title. Odaudu revealed that BAL president, Amadou Gallo Fall, was impressed by the team’s outing at the 2024 tournament and has charged them to build on their success. “Amadou Gallo Fall personally approached me and said, hey, you guys have to go and build on all of this that you just did, otherwise, it will all be a waste,” Odaudu told ESPN. The coach expressed his delight at…
Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has been in scintillating form for Atalanta, and his latest performance against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League has earned him the Man of the Match award, despite the team Loss. In a post-match interview with CBS Sports Golazo analyst and former England international, Micah Richards, Lookman attributed his remarkable form to consistency and circumstances. “Just timing, really,” Lookman said. “Over these past two and a half years, I’ve been able to have consistency in playing. That consistency has come into my game, allowing me to improve and show my qualities.” Lookman also acknowledged…
The Sport Integrity Foundation has appointed Nigerian footballers Yahaya Lawali and Joel Yakubu as its new ambassadors, the organization’s coordinator, Comrade Abiola Shodiya, announced on Tuesday. The appointment was made at a ceremony in Abuja, which was attended by top sports officials, including Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, and General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). According to Shodiya, the two players were chosen for their impressive characters and commitment to the sport, which align with the foundation’s values of promoting ethical behavior and fair play in sports. “We are excited to have…
Defending champion Filllou Oostende has strengthened its roster with the addition of 26-year-old American-Nigerian swingman E.J. Anosike. The 199cm tall player joins the team from SM Beermen in the Filipino PBA league, where he had a impressive start to the season, averaging 21.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in just two matches. Anosike’s signing is a significant boost to Oostende’s lineup, given his extensive experience playing professionally on three different continents – Europe, Asia, and North America – in seven different countries. He has previously played for teams in Canada, China, France, Korea, and…
Rivers United Coach, Finidi George, remains optimistic about his team’s prospects in the Nigeria Premier Football League despite their 1-0 loss to Rangers International on Sunday. Finidi’s team surrendered the top spot to Remo Stars after the defeat, but the coach believes there is still a lot to play for in the league. “We have a lot of games to play and we will try to win our home matches. My team did well, we did not just get the goal we needed, so we will take the positives and go back home to see how we can improve,” he…
Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s director, has categorically denied rumors of a January transfer for Victor Osimhen, stating that no club has approached them about activating the striker’s €75m release clause. “I already said many times that nobody has talked to us. Victor is owned by Napoli and currently playing for Galatasaray. I think a lot has been said about this, nothing is happening,” Manna told DAZN. Manna’s statement comes amidst reports of interest from top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. However, the Napoli director remains adamant that Osimhen is not for sale. “We made a lot of…
Ifeanyi Ekwueme, the Sports Director of Enyimba Football Club, has confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye, until the end of the 2024/25 season. “Yes, the talks have been going on for a while and we completed it yesterday,” Ekwueme said in a statement to reporters on Tuesday. “He will be with us until the end of the season and we believe he will bolster our team’s attack as we compete in the league and the continent.” Ekwueme expressed his delight at the signing, stating that Ideye’s experience and skill will be a valuable addition to…