Month: September 2025
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Basketball
2025 WNBA Playoffs: Format Shake‑Ups, Fixtures & Bigger Finals
The 2025 WNBA Playoffs bring historic changes and must-see matchups. Between a revamped playoff structure, expanded finals, and emerging teams…
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9ja Flavour
Governor Umo Eno to Honour National Youth Games Medallists at Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival Closing Ceremony
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, will honour athletes who won medals for the state at the…
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Super Eagles
Oshoala Slams NFF for Setting Dessers and Ekong Up for Drags’ after Super Eagles Draw Against South Africa
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for publicly blaming players after the Super…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles Star Christantus Uche Begins Life at Crystal Palace, Eyes Premier League Debut
Nigeria’s Christantus Uche has started training with Crystal Palace and could make his Premier League debut this weekend. The 22-year-old…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles to Face Venezuela in November Friendly in the USA
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play an international friendly against Venezuela in the United States this November, according to reports. The…
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Football
John Obi Mikel Backs Chelsea to Win Premier League Title
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has said he believes Chelsea are the favourites to win the Premier League this…
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9ja Flavour
Mikel Obi Says NFF Should Be Dissolved If Super Eagles Miss World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has called on the federal government to dissolve the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Manchester United’s Andre Onana Joins Trabzonspor on Loan
Manchester United have confirmed that goalkeeper Andre Onana has left the club to join Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan for…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Tolu Arokodare Set for Premier League Debut as Wolves Face Newcastle
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to give Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare his Premier League debut this weekend against Newcastle United —…
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Off the Pitch
Former Premier League Referee David Coote Charged Over Indecent Child Video
David Coote, a former Premier League referee, has been charged with making an indecent video of a child. The 43-year-old…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Equals World Cup Qualifying Goal Record
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has matched the World Cup qualifying goal record of 39, set by Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz. The…
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9ja Flavour
Ahmed Musa Returns to Trainning with Kano Pillars After Injury
Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa is back in training after picking up a small injury that kept him out for…
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African Football
Benin Republic Coach Genot Rohr Dreams of World Cup Spot
Benin’s national football team beat Lesotho 4-0 on Tuesday, and now their coach, Gernot Rohr, is hoping they can qualify…
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Super Eagles
NFF Denies Blaming Troost-Ekong, Dessers for South Africa Draw
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial statement that blamed two Super Eagles players for the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Undergoes Treatment for Ankle Sprain After Injury with Nigeria
Galatasaray’s team doctor, Dr Yener Slim, has confirmed that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen suffered an ankle sprain during the 1-0…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Hang by a Thread, but Ekpo Remains Hopeful
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a huge blow on Tuesday night, but former Super…
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9ja Flavour
Bosso Confident Barau FC Will Recover from Poor NPFL Start
Barau FC technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, remains confident that his team will bounce back despite a slow start to the…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz: A New Era Begins in Men’s Tennis
Not since the golden age of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic has men’s tennis seen such dominance from…
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Boxing
Anthony Joshua Dropped from IBF Rankings as Ajagba, Itauma Rise
Anthony Joshua has been removed from the latest IBF heavyweight rankings, while Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba and Moses Itauma have moved…
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Cricket
Nigeria Names Squad for T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier,…
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Super Eagles
Chelle: Super Eagles Still Motivated to Win Last Two Matches of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has said that his team will still be motivated for their final two matches…
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World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria Rank Eighth in Race for World Cup Play-off Spot After Draw with South Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped to eighth place in the current ranking of second-best teams vying for a…
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Super Eagles
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Super Eagles Hold Bafana Bafana to 1-1 Draw in Bloemfontein
Nigeria’s push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains uncertain after the Super Eagles were held to…
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Tennis
Jannik Sinner’s classy message after US Open final defeat
After falling short in the 2025 US Open final, Jannik Sinner took to social media with an emotional and classy…
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Football
Nottingham Forest Sack Nuno, Postecoglou to Take Over
Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo after a clash with owner Evangelos Marinakis over management style and…
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World Cup qualifiers
Lyle Foster Confident as South Africa Aim for World Cup Spot
Lyle Foster, who plays for Burnley, scored in South Africa’s 3-0 win over Lesotho last Friday. He believes the team…
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Tennis
2025 Men’s Grand Slam Champions
The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis calendar, and with it now complete,…
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Tennis
2025 Women’s Grand Slam Winners
The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis calendar, and with it now complete,…
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Tennis
Alcaraz Beats Sinner to Win 2025 US Open
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has won the 2025 US Open, beating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium…
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Tennis
The Drake Curse Strikes Again: Jannik Sinner Falls to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2025
What Is the Drake Curse? The Drake Curse refers to the superstition that athletes or teams backed by Canadian rapper…
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