Benin captain Steve Mounie has recounted the ordeal his team faced when they played Libya in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, describing it as a "war zone" in Tripoli, Afrosport reports. The Cheetahs needed just a point to book their place in next year's finals in Morocco which they did with the game ending goalless. It was however not a pleasant experience for...
Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie headline the 10-player nominee shortlist for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award released by the Confederation of African Football on Wednesday. Ajibade enjoyed a spectacular season with Atletico Madrid Feminine, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in 30 matches last season. She has also started this campaign in blistering form with five goals and...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assumed responsibility for the team's defensive woes against Rwanda in their final Group D game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying rounds, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old played the full 90 minutes as the three-time African champions were stunned 2-1 by the visiting Amavubi, who staged a successful comeback, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Monday....
Nigerian basketball star Chimezie Metu is set to spend sometime on the sidelines having sustained a knee injury while on duty for Barcelona, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old forward has suffered a Grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his left knee and is set to miss about 6-8 weeks, the Spanish club announced on Monday. Les proves realitzades han confirmat que el jugador...
Rivers Hoopers have been crowned Nigeria Premier Basketball League champions after defeating Hoops and Read 71-54 in the final at the Basketball Stadium in Old Port Harcourt Township on Monday. The KingsMen clinched their second consecutive title and sixth in franchise history with a commanding performance in front of their home fans. The Port Harcourt-based team finished the season unbeaten with 12 wins from as many...
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