Author: Promise Oluwarotimi
Tottenham Hotspur forward Dominic Solanke has spoken about his Nigerian heritage and plans to visit the West African country soon. The England forward of Nigerian descent in a chat with Showmax talks about his rise to the top and his Nigerian roots. “I haven’t actually been yet,” Solanke told Showmax in an exclusive interview. “I definitely need to take some time off soon and go and see my roots, so hopefully in the next few years.” Despite representing England, Solanke is proud of his Nigerian heritage and admits to keeping an eye on Nigerian footballers around the globe. “My…
Nottingham Forest are poised to reward defender Ola Aina with a significant wage increase as part of a contract extension, according to reports from UK tabloid. The 28-year-old is expected to secure a significant pay rise as part of the prospective deal, which will reflect the impact he has made since joining the club in July 2023. The versatile defender moved to the City Ground after his deal with Serie A side, Torino, expired in 2023. He penned a one-year contract with Forest, with the option to extend for another year included. The extension clause was triggered in May,…
West Ham United have joined the pursuit of Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, adding to the list of top European clubs vying for the Nigerian international’s signature. The Premier League club is reportedly monitoring the winger ahead of a potential January move, as Atalanta are said to value the player at over £60m. Lookman’s performances this season have cemented his status as one of Europe’s top attacking talents, with nine goals and five assists in 15 appearances across Serie A and the Champions League. His consistent displays have attracted interest from several elite clubs, including Manchester United and PSG, both…
The Nigerian national cricket team, the Yellow Greens, achieved a historic 264-run win over Ivory Coast in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifiers C in Abuja on Sunday. It was another commanding display from the Yellow Greens who opened their campaign with a 188 runs win over St. Helena on Saturday. It was more special for the Okpe brothers who both made their T20 debut for Nigeria on September 14, 2018, against North West at the Africa T20 Cup in South Africa. While their debut was a 10-wicket defeat, their 50th caps is more memorable as Nigeria…
A little-known Nigerian striker, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, is making waves in the Belgian Jupiler Liga, outshining more prominent Nigerian players like Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen in terms of goal contributions. Ademola Lookman has been directly involved in 11 goals in the Italian Serie A so far this season. Interestingly, Arokodare has more goal involvement than the forward in European Top-10 league within the period according to Transfermarkt. Arokodare was on target two more times in September. However, the former Amiens of France striker had to wait until October before making his first Belgian Jupiler League assist of the…
Former Nigerian international Etim Esin, has cautioned the Super Eagles against relying too heavily on Victor Osimhen’s goal-scoring prowess ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. While Victor Osimhen remains the standout performer, Esin believes the team’s overdependence on the Galatasaray star could spell trouble in their quest for continental glory. Speaking in an interview with Complete Sports, Esin noted the risks of relying solely on Osimhen, warning, “In any tournament, you must depend on your strikers to deliver. If we keep relying solely on Osimhen, it will get us nowhere. “What happens if he…
Rivers United regained the top spot on the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League table, thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Ndifreke Effiong scored a 58th-minute penalty to help Finidi George’s men see off their stubborn visitors and grab their first win in six matches. Rivers Regain Top Spot After Ending Winning Streak Before Sunday’s win, the 2022 champions had struggled for form with their last win coming against 3SC on October 17. Having suffered two losses this season, they, however, rediscovered their form with a goalless draw…
The Nigeria women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, has announced their latest squad against France Friendly, with defender Ashleigh Plumptre making a return to the team. Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu expressed his delight at Plumptre’s return, stating, “Ashleigh is a talented player who brings a lot of experience and quality to our team. We’re excited to have her back.” Madugu also explained the absence of Asisat Oshoala and Rashidat Ajibade, saying, “Asisat and Rashidat are both key players for us, but unfortunately, they’re unavailable for this round of matches due to injury and personal reasons respectively.”…
Nigeria’s men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, began their ICC T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign with a resounding 118-run victory over St Helena at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday. Batting first, Nigeria posted an imposing 185/2 in their 20 overs, with decisive contributions from their top-order batters. In response, St Helena struggled to gain any foothold, bowled out for just 67 runs in 19.1 overs, as Nigeria’s bowling attack proved too strong to handle. The resounding win cements the Yellow Greens’ status as tournament favourites, especially as the highest-ranked team in the qualifiers…
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has scored his 25th Premier League goal in Fulham’s 4-1 defeat to Wolves at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Despite his spectacular strike, the Cottagers suffered lost to Fulham. However, Iwobi’s milestone performance stands out as a bright spot in the otherwise gloomy evening for the hosts. The Nigerian midfielder, renowned for his technical prowess and work rate, opened the scoring in the 28th minute. Receiving a well-placed pass from Kenny Tete, Iwobi surged forward, with Wolves’ defence backing off. The 28-year-old unleashed a curling left-footed shot into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Jose Sa with…