The Community Sports and Educational Development Initiative (CSED) is beaming with pride as four female netball players, who were part of its pioneering “Sporting Coders” programme, have secured admission into top Nigerian universities. The students, who were part of a cohort of 21 participants from the Tare Pet Montessori Group of Schools in Yenagoa, Bayelsa
Liverpool skipper, Virgil van Dijk, has hinted that the Anfield faithful should brace themselves for a flurry of activity in the coming transfer window, describing it as a potentially “big summer” for the club both in terms of squad reinforcements and long-term ambitions. The Dutch defender, whose influence on and off the pitch continues to
Charles Bassey, a legendary member of Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, has passed away at the age of 71. Bassey’s death occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in his hometown of Eket, Akwa Ibom State, following a prolonged illness. This news came just hours after the confirmation of the passing of Christian Chukwu,
Nasarawa United’s players have been rewarded with a cash gift of N3.3 million following their thrilling 3-2 victory over Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on April 13, 2025. The win, which saw Anas Yusuf and Ugochukwu Leonard score crucial goals, was celebrated by Governor Abdullahi Sule and the state Commissioner
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has confirmed his decision to leave Atalanta at the end of the current season. This move follows a tumultuous period, marked by a public disagreement with manager Gian Piero Gasperini over a missed penalty in a Champions League match against Club Brugge. Despite efforts by the club to resolve the rift,
Lobi Stars, a prominent football club from Benue State, has officially been relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after a 2-0 defeat to Kano Pillars in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This marks the end of their 27-year tenure in the top-tier league, a period during which they have been a
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigerian football legend Christian Chukwu, describing his demise as the loss of a national and international football icon. Chukwu, who captained the Green Eagles to victory in the 1980 African Nations Cup, left an indelible mark on Nigerian football history with his leadership,
Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are gearing up for a challenging campaign at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt. After a series of preparatory camps in Katsina and Abuja, the team is now headed to Egypt for final acclimatization and training before the tournament kicks off on April 27. The
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has categorically ruled out the possibility of selling Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to Juventus this summer. Despite Juventus’ strong interest in acquiring Osimhen, Napoli remains resolute in its stance, emphasizing that they will not negotiate with their Serie A rivals over the transfer of the talented forward. Osimhen, currently on
In recent Turkish Super Lig action, Nigerian forward Michael Olise opened his account for Trabzonspor, scoring his first goal for the club. This milestone marks a significant moment in Olise’s career with Trabzonspor, as he continues to establish himself in the Turkish league. Meanwhile, David Okereke played a pivotal role in Gaziantep’s win, inspiring his
