Rivers Hoopers’ head coach, Ogoh Odaudu, has expressed optimism about his team’s chances as they prepare to face Stade Malien in their opening game of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference playoffs in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated match, Odaudu stated that his team possesses the necessary qualities to
The National Sports Commission (NSC), under the leadership of Director General Bukola Olopade, has given its official endorsement to Foniso, describing it as Africa’s pioneering social sports platform. This move underscores the NSC’s commitment to leveraging digital innovation to elevate local sports talent and revolutionize athlete management. Recognizing the transformative power of technology in sports,
Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq is set to face the most significant test of his resurgence at Valencia when Los Che take on title-chasing Real Madrid at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday afternoon. The Super Eagles forward, who joined Valencia in January, has been in scintillating form, scoring five goals since his arrival, including four
As the Premier League enters another critical weekend, several key players are facing fitness challenges that could impact their teams’ performances. Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has been ruled out for an unspecified period due to a calf injury sustained during his team’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo described the injury
Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to Kevin De Bruyne, describing him as one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history. De Bruyne announced on Friday that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to a highly successful eight-year spell at the club. Guardiola hailed De Bruyne’s
In a shocking move, Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed that he will be leaving the club at the end of the current season. The Belgian midfielder made the announcement in an open letter to fans via his social media on Friday. De Bruyne, who has spent a decade with Manchester City, reflected
The Junior Yellow Greens, Nigeria’s U-19 cricket team, finally broke their losing streak with a resounding 177-run victory over Sierra Leone on Thursday. This win marks their first success in the qualifying tournament for the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup. After suffering three consecutive defeats, the Nigerian team’s hopes of reaching the World Cup
In a remarkable display of artistic talent and determination, 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a Nigerian artist with autism, has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest painting on a canvas by an individual. His monumental artwork, titled “Impossible is a Myth,” measures an impressive 12,303 square meters and was unveiled at Eagle Square in Abuja
Arsenal have been dealt a major setback ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid, with Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhães ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old centre-back sustained the injury during Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday. He
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s legal battle over alleged tax fraud has reached its final stage, with Spanish prosecutors insisting on a four-year, nine-month jail sentence for the Italian tactician. The trial, which took place at the High Court of Justice in Madrid, wrapped up on Thursday. Ancelotti, who took the stand on Wednesday,
