The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Egyptian official Amin Mohamed Omar as the referee for Nigeria’s upcoming match against Benin Republic in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo next Saturday. The 38-year-old, who has been a FIFA referee since 2017, made his debut in the Egyptian Premier League in 2013. He officiated AFCON 2023 opening match between Ivory Coast...
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has signed a new three-year contract to remain with South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) club, Chippa United, the club announced on Thursday. Nwabali, who was recently named to the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, has also been handed the captain's armband by head coach Kwanele Kopo. Chippa revealed the...
Nigeria's women's basketball team, the D'Tigress, have taken a big leap in the latest world rankings released by the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) on Thursday. The Rena Wakama-led side are now ranked eighth in the world thanks to a historic showing in the women's basketball tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The D'Tigress, who were ranked lowest heading in the Olympics, have moved...
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Enyimba have completed the signing of striker Clinton Jephta from Niger Tornadoes, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old, who has put to paper, joins the People's Elephants after scoring eight goals and providing three assists for Tornadoes in the NPFL last season. 🚨Deception won't win the game, but Jeptha Clinton will! 😏 Welcome to Enyimba FC, Jeptha! 🐘 You're now part of...
Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo scored the opener for Al-Wehda in a 2-1 win over Al-Orobah in their Saudi Pro League encounter on Wednesday. The 35-year-old prolific forward got the home side in front in the first minute of action inside the King Abdul Aziz Stadium in Mecca, tapping home from close range after he was teed up by Moroccan forward Mohamed Al Makahasi. The visitors levelled...
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