Rivers Hoopers’ heroics at the just concluded Basketball Africa League (BAL) did not go unnoticed, as three of its starters have been named to the All-Tournament teams released on Wednesday. Experienced point guard and lethal shooter Will Perry was named to the All-BAL First Team for his outstanding performances in the fourth season of the tournament, while the duo of Kelvin Amayo and Devine Eke were...
Turkey-based Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin is looking forward to making his senior team debut with the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 26-year-old, who plays in the Turkish Super Lig for Çaykur Rizespor, was called up by head coach Finidi George to replace Nathan Tella after the Bayer Leverkusen forward withdrew from the team due to family-related...
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo on Wednesday, ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming matches in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following the difficulties surrounding players arrival, the two stars' arrival took the number of players in the Nigerian camp to 22, with only Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye yet to touchdown. Camp update:...
Sunshine Stars will continue their quest for a first-ever President Federation Cup title when they face two-time winners Kano Pillars in the quarter-finals at the FCT Area 3 Stadium in Abuja on Wednesday. The Akure Gunners eliminated Rivers United in the previous round after a 1-0 victory and will be basking on that euphoria when they take on Pillars who conquered Katsina United previously. Elsewhere in...
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his disappointment in the late arrival of his teammates ahead of Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on Friday. Only 15 players were available in training camp in Uyo as at Tuesday morning with eight more stranded due to inactivity at airports over the national labour strike on Monday. Five players landed on Tuesday after the strike...
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