Month: August 2024
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Transfer
Fabrizio Romano announces Chelsea deal for Spanish-Nigerian Striker Samu Omorodion
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Chelsea have successfully secured the signing of Spanish-born Nigerian striker Samu Omorodion…
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Off the Pitch
Lionel Messi’s country react to vandalization of his property in Spain
Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, has condemned the vandalism of Lionel Messi’s vacation home in Ibiza, calling for stronger protective measures…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nathan Tella returns to Emirates with Bayer Leverkusen seven years after Arsenal release
Nigeria Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella and his Bayer Leverkusen teammates will visit the Emirates Stadium today, seven years after…
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Transfer
Chido Obi-Martin passes medical as Manchester United move nears official announcement
Former Arsenal youngster Chido Obi-Martin has successfully passed his medical at Manchester United, bringing him closer to joining the club.…
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Olympics Games
Tobi Amusan confident of medal win in Women’s 100m Hurdles at Paris 2024
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan is optimistic about clinching a medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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Off the Pitch
Nigerian Olympian Edose Ibadin goes viral for resembling former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette
A Nigerian athlete competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics has become a social media sensation due to his striking resemblance…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: Tobi Amusan advances to 100-meter hurdles semi-finals
World record holder Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 100-meter hurdles semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a leading…
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Olympics Games
14-year-old wins Paris Olympic games GOLD medal
14-year-old Australian skateboarding prodigy Arisa Trew has made history at the Paris Olympics by becoming the youngest Australian athlete ever…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Cyriel Dessers rescues Rangers with late equalizer in Champions League qualifier
Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers played a key role in ensuring Rangers avoided defeat in their UEFA Champions League qualifier against…
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Olympics Games
Favour Ofili reacts to Paris Olympic Games disappointment
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has shared her emotional response following her performance in the women’s 200m final at the Paris…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Fabrizio Romano confirms William Troost-Ekong has agreed move to Saudi Arabian club
William Troost-Ekong, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations MVP, is reportedly on the verge of leaving Greek side PAOK Thessaloniki…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian striker Mfon Udoh hails NFF Board member Nse Essien during holiday visit
Nigerian striker Mfon Udoh recently visited Rt. Hon. Nse Essien, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Board,…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Imo State Governor urges ‘expensive’ Emmanuel Amunike to win NPFL title for Heartland FC
Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodinma has set winning the NPFL title as one of the targets for new Heartland…
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Basketball
D’Tigress climb to 8th in FIBA Power Rankings after strong Paris 2024 performance
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have risen to 8th place from 12th in the latest FIBA power rankings, thanks to their outstanding performances…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kano Pillars unveil Usman Abdallah as new Technical Adviser
Kano Pillars have unveiled Usman Abdallah as their new Technical Adviser. Abdallah, who has signed a two-year contract with an…
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Olympics Games
Nigerian trio make Women’s Long Jump history to reach final at Paris 2024
For the first time in Olympic history, three Nigerian athletes will compete in the women’s long jump final, marking a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface eyes another successful season with Bayer Leverkusen
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface is excited to build on his standout debut season with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Last season,…
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9ja Flavour
NWFL Championship heads to Cross River State
Cross River State has been chosen to host the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship. The second-tier competition will…
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Olympics Games
China Dominates Medal Tally at Paris 2024: USA Follows Closely Behind
China has made a remarkable surge to claim the top spot in the medal count at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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Olympics Games
Paris 2024: Oborududu Powers Nigeria into Wrestling Semifinals
Nigeria’s wrestling star, Blessing Oborududu, has continued her impressive run at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing a spot in the…
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Olympics Games
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Nigeria absent on medal standings as of August 5
As of Monday, August 5, 2024, the Paris Olympic Games have seen a diverse range of nations earn medals across…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: China leads Artistic Swimming Team Acrobatic event on opening day
With a performance characterized by “Passion and Speed,” China took the lead in the team acrobatic event on the first…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman scores for Atalanta in pre-season defeat
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman found the net for Atalanta, but his goal wasn’t enough to prevent a 4-1 defeat to…
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Olympics Games
Egypt and Morocco set for Bronze medal clash after semi-finals defeats
In a not-too-perfect turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, African nations, Morocco and Egypt will vie for the…
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Cricket
ICC U-19 World Cup qualifier: Nigeria crush Mozambique, set sights on Ghana
Nigeria’s U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, is set to face Ghana in their third ICC U-19 World Cup…
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Olympics Games
Favour Ofili assigned lane 9 for high-stakes Women’s 200m final at Paris 2024 Olympics
Favour Ofili is poised for the race of her life in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.…
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Transfer
Saudi Arabian club submit offer for William Troost-Ekong
Saudi Arabian Pro League side Shabab Al-Ahli have made an official bid for Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong as they…
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Olympics Games
Favour Ofili advances to Women’s 200m final at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has made history by securing a spot in the final of the women’s 200m at the…
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Olympics Games
Blessing Oborududu’s Gold medal dream dashes as she faces Paris Olympic games semi-final defeat
Blessing Oborududu’s quest for a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics took a hit as she lost in the…
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Olympics Games
Team Nigeria gets medal hope as Blessing Oborududu advances to Olympic semifinals in Wrestling
Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu has secured a spot in the semifinals of the women’s 68kg wrestling competition at the Paris 2024…
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