Nigeria’s sprint and hurdles sensation, Tobi Amusan, continued her promising transition into flat sprints by recording her fastest time of the season in the women’s 100 metres at the prestigious Racers Grand Prix, held in Kingston, Jamaica. The World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event, which took place in the early hours of Sunday, attracted a
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has turned down a massive €120 million contract offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, choosing instead to remain in Europe as interest from elite clubs continues to grow. Al Hilal, who recently appointed former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi as their new manager, had identified the Nigerian star as
In a landmark moment for African and European football relations, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia’s national team for the first time ever at senior level this Friday. The eagerly anticipated international friendly is scheduled to take place at the prestigious Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, setting the stage for a potentially captivating encounter between two
World Boxing Council (WBC) silver titleholder and Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Elizabeth Oshoba, has opened up about her journey into professional boxing, highlighting the bullying she endured in her early days, the role her family played in discovering her talent, and the personal battles she fought on her path to global recognition. In an exclusive
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making the state a leading destination for both local and international sporting competitions, following the successful hosting of the international women’s football friendly between Nigeria and Cameroon at the renovated MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta. Speaking to journalists shortly after the Super
Abuja — Alex Iwobi has emerged as the standout Nigerian footballer featured among the world’s most impactful players, according to a recent global ranking compiled by sports analysts and data specialists. The Arsenal midfielder, known for his versatility and creativity on the field, tops the list of Nigerian professionals recognized for their influence both on
Riyadh — Ahead of Saudi Arabia’s upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain this Thursday, head coach Herve Renard has described the fixture as a pivotal moment in their pursuit of a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In his pre-match comments, Renard emphasized the importance of securing a positive result to keep their
Istanbul, Turkey – June 3, 2025 — Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has clinched the 2024/25 Turkish Süper Lig Golden Boot, capping a stellar debut season with Galatasaray. Osimhen netted 26 goals in the league, finishing five ahead of Krzysztof Piątek (21 goals) and six ahead of Youssef En-Nesyri (20 goals) . This achievement marks Osimhen
Nigerian football icon Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has offered heartfelt advice to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as speculation mounts over the forward’s future following a record-setting season on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray. In an interview granted to Turkish media outlet TRT Spor, relayed through Haberler, the former Fenerbahçe maestro encouraged Osimhen to carefully weigh
IBF heavyweight champion, Daniel Dubois, has stirred up fresh debate within the boxing world after publicly advising former world champion Anthony Joshua to retire from professional boxing. The suggestion comes months after Dubois handed Joshua a brutal fifth-round knockout defeat during their blockbuster showdown at Wembley Stadium last year—marking the fourth career loss for the
