Niger Tornadoes have been mandated by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to select an alternative venue for their home games, Afrosport reports. The league body took this decision due to the poor state of the Bako Kontagaro Stadium’s playing surface. The NPFL revealed that the ground falls short of the club licensing requirement, with several clubs having complained about the poor condition of the stadium...
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has responded to the comments made by Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini after their 3-1 home defeat to Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Atalanta lost 5-2 on aggregate to the Belgian club in their Champions League knockout play-off clash and were knocked out of Europe. Lookman, who returned to action after being out for three...
Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi has resigned from his role as the head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Lobi Stars, Afrosport reports. The 52-year-old on Tuesday stepped down from his position at the club following their 1-1 home draw against Katsina United last weekend. Amokachi joined Lobi Stars in October, following the sacking of Eugene Agagbe, with the club in 17th position...
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Monday officially released the D'Tigers final 12-man roster for the third window of the FIBA AfroBasket Qualifiers set to take place in Tripoli, Libya, from 21-23 February 2025. The NBBF earlier in the month announced a 24-man preliminary roster for the D'Tigers, which has now been trimmed down by 50%. The selected squad includes a strong mix of experienced players...
Victor Osimhen bagged a brace as Galatasaray defeated Rizespor 2-1 at the Caykur Didi Stadium on Monday night, Afrosport reports. After a goalless first half, Osimhen opened the scoring for Galatasaray two minutes after the restart. The Nigerian headed home a good cross from Polish midfielder Przemyslaw Frankowski to put the visitors in the lead. Gambia international Ali Sowe restored parity for the host seven minutes...
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