Author: Promise Oluwarotimi

The Nigeria Wheelchair Rugby Federation is now a full member of the World Wheelchair Rugby Federation (WWR) following compliance with all statutory requirements of the international body. The world body confirmed the full Membership approval in a letter signed by Alison Bridge, Head of Administration of the WWR, to the Nigerian Wheelchair Association on December 4, 2024. The letter states that NWRF received the provisional approval on July 9, 2024, and is subject to confirmation at the next General Assembly of the World Wheelchair Rugby Federation. In a statement, Fred Edoreh, Secretary of Nigeria Wheelchair Rugby, expressed delight at the…

A recent statistic has revealed that Nigerian descents are making waves in the English Premier League’s (EPL) U18 category, with at least three players of Nigerian heritage dominating the top 10 record scorers list in the last eight years. On Saturday, Chido Obi-Martin became the record scorer at the U18 PL level (2016-2024) with an impressive 37 goals in 23 games, averaging a goal every 45 minutes. The Nigerian descent, who plays for Denmark’s youth teams but is eligible to represent Nigeria, recently made headlines with his move from Arsenal U18 to Manchester United after a contract dispute over pathway…

Leaders Tojemarine Academy bounced back from their Tuesday loss to Safety Shooters with a 36-25 win over Sunshine Kings in the Ardova HPL Handball Premier League on Thursday. The leaders lost to Safety Shooters 27-24 on Tuesday and were at their best against the Kings of Akure to inch closer to the title. Similarly, Lagos Seasiders defeated De Defenders 18-14 in a low-scoring game. Furthermore, Rima Strikers beat Correction Boys 41-25, while the tie between Benue Buffaloes and Kano Pillars ended with 25 goals apiece. In the women’s category, Safety Babes beat Bendel Dynamos 50-27. Safety Babes remain unbeaten and…

Cameroon international Flavien Enzo Boyomo has backed Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF Africa Player of the Year award. Lookman, who made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in a European club competition final during his club’s triumph over Bayer Leverkusen last season, has been getting massive backing from teammates, stakeholders and fans since CAF announced the final shortlist for the award. Boyomo is the latest to throw his weight behind the Nigerian to claim the honour when the winner will be announced at the CAF Awards 2024 on December 16. Lookman faces competition…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi leads Fulham attacking threat this season, with eight-goal contributions in 14 Premier League appearances. IWOBi’s impressive form has seen him score five goals and provide three assists, making him a crucial player in Marco Silva’s team. The former Arsenal player netted a brace against Brighton Hove-Albion on Thursday, helping Fulham secure a 3-1 win. His versatility and ability to influence games have been key to Fulham’s performances this season. Iwobi Leads Fulham Attack: The Stats The Nigerian international’s statistics put him joint-second in Fulham’s scoring charts, alongside Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson. He is…

Safety Babes continued their unbeaten run in the Ardova Handball Premier League with a convincing 40-28 win over Plateau Peacocks on Wednesday. The champions are yet to drop a point this season and are looking good for another title after beating Peacocks with a commanding performance. Coach Innocent Nwankwo stood on the touchline, directing play and ensuring that his players paid attention to the tactical instructions he dished out throughout the game. The players also responded with their beautiful display as they dominated their opponents to record another win. In other games in the women’s category, Rivers Queens defeated…

Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has refused to rule out a return to Almeria, where he spent a successful spell before joining the Txuri-Urdinak in 2022. The Nigeria international recently expressed his frustration at the lack of game time at the Reale Arena, adding that he hopes to prove his worth with regular time on the pitch. Sadiq Umar: Few Appearances Worries Former Almeria Striker So far this season, Sadiq has made only seven appearances for the Spanish side, starting just two of those games and coming in as a substitute on five occasions. The 27-year-old has only managed to…

Atalanta are actively working on a contract renewal for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, whose current deal expires in 2026. The proposed extension includes a substantial salary increase, as the club is determined to keep him in Bergamo for as long as possible as Lookman continues to draw the attention of several top European clubs, with PSG, Manchester United, and Real Madrid among the most interested. However, despite PSG’s concrete attempt to sign the Nigerian winger last summer, none of these clubs have made any significant moves in recent weeks. With the team contending for the Scudetto and performing well…

Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali has expressed his readiness to give his best for the Super Eagles B as they prepare to face Ghana in the 2024 Africa Nations Championship qualifiers. Ali and 29 other home-based stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League will arrive at the team’s camp in Ikenne, Ogun State on Wednesday in preparation for the two-legged affair against Ghana on Sunday, December 22 in Accra, while the return leg is scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, December 28. Ageless Rabiu Ali in Search For Third CHAN The 44-year-old is making the CHAN Eagles…

Africa’s first Paralympic medalist in badminton, Eniola Bolaji, has expressed her determination to achieve greater success at the Los Angeles 2028 Games as the Badminton Confederation Africa launched the groundbreaking “Road to LA 2028” program in Abuja on Sunday. The initiative, which brought together key stakeholders from across the continent, with Nigeria leading the charge as host, is aimed at securing Olympic and Paralympic ‍success for African athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and emphasises early preparation, resource mobilisation, and talent development. “Winning bronze in Paris was a proud moment, but it also motivated me to aim higher,”…