News Report – July 23, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their thrilling semi-final victory over South Africa in the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Describing the win as “superlative,” the President praised the team for displaying exceptional grit,
Nigeria’s dominance in table tennis across the West African sub-region was once again affirmed as the duo of Kuti and Ojomu clinched top honours at the just-concluded ITTF West Africa Regional Championship. The tournament, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), brought together the finest players from across the region to compete for continental
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has declared this season “will be different” for the Gunners as they look to end their trophy drought, admitting the team has let major honors “slip through our fingers” in recent years. The Brazilian center-back, who recently signed a new long-term contract until 2029, spoke to BBC Sport ahead of
Nigeria delivered a spectacular performance on the final day of the African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, sweeping the podium in both the girls’ and women’s 200m events while shattering long-standing records in the relays. Miracle Ezechukwu led the charge, securing her third gold medal of the tournament with a personal best of 23.87
Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has declared the team’s determination to maintain their dominant form as they chase a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco. The 25-year-old forward, who currently plays for Atletico Madrid Women, has been instrumental in Nigeria’s flawless campaign so far, featuring in every minute
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress ended their debut campaign at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in 12th place after a heavy 96-71 defeat to China in their final classification game on Sunday in Brno, Czechia. The Nigerian side, which had earlier stunned China with a 93-88 victory in the group stage, could not
Nigeria’s U19 Women’s Basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, bounced back from their Round of 16 defeat with a strong performance on Friday, defeating Argentina 68 to 58 in a classification match at the ongoing FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czechia. After their narrow loss to Hungary earlier in the week, the Nigerian
Spain have secured their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing UEFA Euro 2025 tournament after confidently dispatching host nation Switzerland with a 2–0 victory in a high-stakes quarter-final clash. The encounter, played at a packed stadium in Zurich, saw the Spanish side demonstrate tactical superiority and composure, as they outclassed their Swiss opponents in
Nigeria’s Super Falcons stormed into the semi finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a stunning 5-0 victory over Zambia at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday, sending a clear message to their rivals in the tournament. The nine time champions produced a commanding performance that banished the ghosts of a
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly closing in on a sensational transfer deal for Nigerian international and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, according to renowned football transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano. The move, if finalised, would mark one of the most high-profile signings in Turkish football in recent years and could significantly reshape Osimhen’s career trajectory. Fabrizio Romano,
