Author: Promise Oluwarotimi
The Kingdom of Morocco has been selected to host the headquarters of the Africa Clubs Association (ACA), beating out bids from South Africa and Algeria. The decision was made during a board meeting of the ACA on Friday, with Morocco receiving a unanimous nod due to its quality infrastructure and projection of football development in the continent over the next 50 years. According to ACA Vice President, Paul Bassey of Nigeria, “After comparing the bids before us, we were unanimous that Morocco will give us a better deal due to quality infrastructure and the projection of football development in…
The weekend’s European football action saw several Nigerian players make significant contributions to their respective teams. From Paul Onuachu’s long-awaited goal to Moses Simon’s solo brilliance, and Chuba Akpom’s crucial strike. Paul Onuachu Ends Goal Drought Southampton striker Paul Onuachu broke his eight-month goal drought with a header in the dying minutes of their match. Although the goal was not enough to prevent Southampton’s third consecutive league defeat, Onuachu’s return to scoring form is a relief. Moses Simon’s Solo Masterclass Nantes winger Moses Simon marked his return to scoring form with a brilliant solo effort in their 1-1 draw at…
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens finally got a taste of the actions at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, marking their delayed debut with a two-run win over test-playing nation, New Zealand on Monday. As it happened against Samoa on Saturday, Sarawak’s rain delayed the game but the Nigerian team’s shine wasn’t going to be denied again, as the match began over two hours after its scheduled time with reduced overs. New Zealand elected to field first, sending the Nigerian batters into the crease. Captain Lucky Piety hit Nigeria’s first six at a Women’s World…
The postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has dealt a psychological blow to the Super Eagles B team, according to Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede. The tournament, initially scheduled to hold from February 1 to 28 in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, was postponed to August by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ogunmodede, who has been in charge of the team alongside Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, expressed disappointment over the postponement, stating that it affected the team’s morale. “We felt disappointed, and it was evident in the reaction of the match we played on Wednesday,” Ogunmodede…
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has expressed her confidence that the women’s senior national team will reclaim the WAFCON title at this year’s tournament in Morocco. The Falcons have dominated the continent for several years, winning 11 African women’s football titles but their last piece of silverware was in 2018. WAFCON Glory With Super Falcons Ahead of this year’s tournament which will be played from July 5 to 26 in North Africa, Oshoala said the Super Falcons will build on their recent performances to return to the top of African women’s football in Morocco. “As usual, we have to focus…
Nigeria’s Female Cricket Team, Yellow Greens wrapped up their preparations for the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup with an empathic seven-wicket win over Scotland on Wednesday in Malaysia. The match played at the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, saw captain Lucky Piety and her teammates give the world a hint of what to expect when they begin the World Cup properly against Samoa on Saturday. Nigeria won the toss and elected to field first. Coach Sarah Bhakita-led girls had a field day with the ball, limiting the Scots to just 62 runs in 18.2 overs. Lillian Ude…
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has been named among Top Rank’s top boxers to watch in 2025. The promotional company released a video featuring Ajagba alongside five other promising boxers, including France’s Christian Mbilli and Puerto Rican prospect Xander Zayas. The 30-year-old Nigerian, who boasts a record of 20 wins (14 KOs) and just one defeat, is preparing for a crucial International Boxing Federation heavyweight title eliminator against Martin Bakole. The Big Bout Against Bakole The bout, which will determine the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title, was initially scheduled for the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol rematch card on…
The Super Eagles B have been drawn in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) alongside Senegal, Congo Brazzaville, and Sudan. The draw ceremony was held at the Kenyatta International Conventional Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, On Wednesday, where the 19 qualified teams were divided into four groups. The Eagles are making a return to the biennial competition after a six-year absence Nigeria’s Super Eagles B, secured a spot in the tournament after a goalless draw and 3-1 aggregate against Ghana’s Black Galaxies in the qualifiers Eagles’ best outing is a second place finish at Morocco 2018, losing…
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered an outstanding performance, scoring twice for Fulham in their 3-2 Premier League defeat to West Ham at the London Stadium. Iwobi, who started the match, scored both of Fulham’s goals in the second half. His first came in the 51st minute when he picked up the ball outside the box and, with plenty of time and space, lofted a chipped pass into the area. The ball trickled past West Ham goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański, putting Fulham back in the game at 2-1. Meanwhile, West Ham had earlier taken a commanding 2-0 lead at halftime,…
Nasarawa Utd FC has unveiled eight high-profile players at a press conference held at the Lafia City Stadium. The additions are a major squad overhaul ahead of the second stanza of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League Season. The new signings include a central defender, left-back, central midfielder, forward, and winger Chairman Speaks On Expectations Furthermore, chairman, Solomon Babanjah, expressed his delight at the new signings, stating that they are a major statement of intent from the club. “We are confident that these signings will help us achieve our goals in the second stanza of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football…