Year: 2024
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Transfer
Nigerian player dubbed the next ‘Rory Delap’ subject of significant interest in Europe
17-year-old Nigerian defender Babatunde Akomolede, now known as the “Nigerian Rory Delap,” is attracting significant attention in European football. Swedish…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Maduka Okoye reveals accidental path to goalkeeping career
Nigerian and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has opened up about how he unexpectedly became a goalkeeper plus other career issues.…
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Nigeria Sports News
REVEALED: How African Games participation has left 30 Sports Federations without funds
According to a recent official statement by the Sports Minister, over 30 Sports Federations in Nigeria Face budget shortfall due…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons reveal squad numbers for 2024 Olympic games
The squad numbers for Nigeria’s Super Falcons players in the 2024 Olympic Games have been released. SportsRation reports. Leading the…
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Cricket
Nigeria Cricket Federation banks on new Coach Daniel Gim’s experience
The Nigeria Cricket Federation is relying on the experience of newly appointed coach Daniel Gim to boost the national team’s…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Enyimba FC explores partnership with Polish clubs for growth opportunities
Enyimba FC is on the verge of establishing partnerships with several clubs in Poland to expand their growth opportunities. The…
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Other Sports
Ikorodu City Director reveals plan for debut NPFL season
Ikorodu City Football Club Director Tobi Adepoju has explained why the newly promoted team has not yet registered players for…
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Super Falcons
Brazil’s Adriana Leal da Silva prepares for tough Olympic debut against Nigeria
Brazilian striker Adriana Leal da Silva is gearing up for a challenging opening match in the 2024 Paris Olympics women’s…
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Olympics Games
Tobi Amusan leads list of Team Nigeria medal hopefuls at Paris Olympic games
With less than 10 days before the athletics events begin at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s team is gearing up…
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Chelsea
Christopher Nkunku eager to make Impact in second Chelsea season
Christopher Nkunku is determined to overcome the setbacks of his injury-plagued debut season at Chelsea and contribute significantly under the…
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Football
Lesley Ugochukwu withdraws from France’s Olympic squad due to Injury
Nigeria-eligible and Chelsea FC footballer, Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu, has withdrawn from France’s 2024 Paris Olympics squad. The young midfielder, who…
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Super Falcons
Olympic games: Nigeria’s Super Falcons resume training for Brazil clash after one day rest
Two days after arriving in France, Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to commence full training on Sunday in Bordeaux after…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Taiwo Awoniyi joins Nottingham Forest’s pre-season camp in Spain
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has rejoined his Nottingham Forest teammates at their pre-season camp in Spain after a brief…
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Transfer
Nigerian female footballer Princess Ademiluyi joins new club on-loan
Nigerian female footballer, born in England and attached to West Ham United Women, Princess Ademiluyi, has joined Charlton Athletic on…
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Transfer
Victor Osimhen’s proposed move to PSG gets massive boost
Victor Osimhen’s potential move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has received a significant boost following the latest updates about his release…
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Man Utd
Manchester United’s Andre Onana praises new signing Leny Yoro
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is excited about the club’s latest recruit, Leny Yoro, following the young defender’s impressive debut.…
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Falconets
Falconets to take week break amid World Cup preparations
The Nigeria U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will take a week-long break after three weeks of camping in Abuja…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika faces early season setback with Club Brugge loss
Nigerian midfielder for Club Brugge, Raphael Onyedika experienced an early season disappointment following his team’s defeat to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen absent again from Napoli pre-season amid transfer rumours
Napoli’s prolific Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has not yet appeared in the club’s pre-season matches, fueling speculation about his potential…
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Off the Pitch
Randy Waldrum reveals what Deborah Abiodun told him to inspire Pittsburgh Panthers move
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has shared the inspiring story of how Deborah Abiodun joined the Pittsburgh Panthers women’s…
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Arm Wrestling
LeBron to the Rescue as Team USA Basketball Avoids South Sudan Scare
In an exhilarating exhibition game at the O2 Arena, Team USA narrowly avoided an upset by Olympic debutants South Sudan,…
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9ja Flavour
Supersand Eagles make Nigeria proud with victory over Mauritania
After a five-year absence, Nigeria’s Beach Soccer national team, the Supersand Eagles, made a triumphant return with a 5-4 win…
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Football
Gothia Cup: Sporting Lagos thrash Japanese club to be crowned champions
Sporting Lagos Academy made history by becoming the first Nigerian club to win the Gothia Cup, following a 4-0 thrashing…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Tijani Muhammed shines in Plymouth Argyle pre-season win
Former Flying Eagles of Nigeria forward Tijani Muhammed scored twice in Plymouth Argyle FC’s 5-2 win against Cheltenham. SportsRation reports.…
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Off the Pitch
Super Falcons experience tense moment in France
A few members of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, had a tense experience in France as they…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Cyriel Dessers fails to score as Rangers bow to Manchester United
Cyriel Dessers failed to score as Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers bowed to a 2-0 pre-season friendly loss to Manchester United…
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Olympics Games
Giannis Antetokounmpo to be Greece’s first black flagbearer at the 2024 Olympics
Nigerian-Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo will make history as the first black flagbearer for Greece at the 2024 Olympics in…
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Transfer
Paul Onuachu gets Saudi Arabian suitors
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu has attracted interested from Saudi Pro League club Al-Okhdood, according to latest transfer…
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Tennis
Nigeria secures promotion to Davis Cup World Group II after victory over Ghana
Nigeria has officially clinched promotion to Davis Cup World Group II after a decisive victory over Ghana in the first…
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Football
Usain Bolt to Mikel Obi: I don’t know what is happening at Manchester United
Jamaican sprint legend and ardent Manchester United fan, Usain Bolt, recently opened up about his frustrations with the club’s disappointing…
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