Ibikunle Salako

AFCON 2023: Why South Africa game is Peseiro’s biggest test as Nigeria coach

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin camping for this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers double-header against Libya on Sunday, October 6, in Uyo. The three-time African champions will be housed at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Ikot Ekpene as they prepare for the Mediterranean Knights, who are expected to touchdown Nigeria’s capital City, Abuja, on October 7. Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen is expected to announce the...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Avram Grant names 26-man list for Zambia ahead of Chad ties

by Ibikunle Salako

4 October 2024

Zambia national team head coach, Avram Grant, has called on 26 players to face Chad Republic in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month. Grant has called upon nine home-based players including the Zesco United trio of Toaster Nsabata, Tandi Mwape, Benedict Chepeshi, and Red Arrows defender Peter Kalota. The 69-year-old also called upon Spain-based Francisco Mwepu and Midtylland’s Edward Chilufya in his...

China Open: Coco Gauff secures comeback win over Starodubtseva to progress into semis

by Ibikunle Salako

3 October 2024

Fourth seed Coco Gauff came from a set down to defeat Ukrainian Yuliia Starodubtseva in three sets to advance into the women’s singles semifinals in the China Open, Afrosport reports. The world No. 6 saw off the unseeded Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday inside the 15,000-capacity Diamond Court to secure her second consecutive semifinal berth in Beijing. Coco passes the test 💯@CocoGauff | #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/Jyl1EhJY2z —...

NBA preseason action begins with Celtics, Nuggets battle in Abu Dhabi Games 2024

by Ibikunle Salako

3 October 2024

As the 2024-25 NBA season draws near, preseason action kickstarts across the league with the 2024 Abu Dhabi Games at the forefront, Afrosport reports. Reigning NBA champions, Boston Celtics, will face off against 2023 champions Denver Nuggets in a preseason match on Friday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Both the Celtics and Nuggets will also meet for a second match on Sunday as part of...

New York Knicks sign Karl-Anthony Towns in three-team trade deal

by Ibikunle Salako

3 October 2024

The New York Knicks have completed the acquisition of Dominican Republic star Karl-Anthony Towns in a shocking three-team trade deal that involves the Charlotte Hornets and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 28-year-old, who was the first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, will depart Minnesota after nine years playing at Target Center. Welcome, Karl-Anthony Towns! pic.twitter.com/WzORYUmQ8k — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 2, 2024 The deal will...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles to open training camp for Libya test on Oct. 6

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Avram Grant names 26-man list for Zambia ahead of Chad ties

China Open: Coco Gauff secures comeback win over Starodubtseva to progress into semis

NBA preseason action begins with Celtics, Nuggets battle in Abu Dhabi Games 2024

New York Knicks sign Karl-Anthony Towns in three-team trade deal

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