The Flying Eagles coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to hold in Egypt from April 27 to May 18. The squad features a blend of home-based and foreign-based players who have been training intensively in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Key players
African Games gold medallist, Patricia Mbata, has revealed that her journey into the world of boxing began unexpectedly in 2019 when she took up the sport as a hobby. The 2023 African Games champion, who now proudly represents Nigeria on the continental stage, opened up about her rapid rise in boxing and the influential figures
FIFA-licensed football agent, George Gardi, has dismissed as unfounded the swirling rumours linking Nigerian international striker, Victor Osimhen, with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal ahead of the summer transfer window. Gardi, who was instrumental in securing Osimhen’s high-profile loan switch from Napoli to Turkish champions Galatasaray in January, clarified that there has
Paul Onuachu’s transfer drama appears to have taken another dramatic twist, as Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas have reportedly ended their pursuit of the Nigerian striker due to frustrations over Southampton’s perceived lack of urgency and transparency in negotiations. Turkish outlet Aspor, as cited by UK-based Saints Marching, revealed that Besiktas had previously identified Onuachu
Aliyu Zubairu, the head coach of the Flying Eagles, has confirmed his final 24-man squad for this year’s Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (U-20 AFCON) set to take place in Egypt. The squad includes standout players such as goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, team captain and defender Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi Jojo, and forward Kparobo Arierhi,
Ademola Lookman could be on the verge of making a sensational return to the Premier League, with reports suggesting that Atalanta are preparing to sell the Nigerian international to Liverpool this summer. Lookman has been a key figure in Atalanta’s successful UEFA Europa League campaign, playing a pivotal role in their progress, and his impressive
Tensions ran high as Nigerian musicians Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, and Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, exchanged fiery insults during their weigh-in for the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event, set to take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on Friday. The two controversial figures, who have been at odds for some
Liverpool Football Club has officially confirmed that their captain, Virgil van Dijk, has signed a fresh two-year contract extension, ending months of swirling speculation regarding his Anfield future. The Dutch defender, who turns 33 this year, was previously in the final stretch of his existing deal set to expire in the summer of 2025, but
Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr. has suffered yet another injury setback, just 34 minutes into his much-anticipated return to Santos in the Brasileirão. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that the 33-year-old forward was forced to leave the pitch after a brief appearance in the match, marking another unfortunate chapter in his ongoing battle
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is set to weigh his transfer options in May, as speculation continues to mount over his future beyond this season. According to trusted transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano, the Nigerian international will begin formal considerations on his next destination once the current campaign concludes. The 26-year-old striker, who has enjoyed a
