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NBBF & Rena Wakama respond to Abi Olajuwon’s payment outburst

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and D'Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama have responded to assistant coach Abi Olajuwon's outburst over unpaid dues after the Paris 2024 Olympics. The daughter of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon, on Thursday, called out the NBBF for not paying D'Tigress coaches after their impeccable outing in Paris where they reached the women's basketball quarter-finals. Olajuwon took to social media to express her...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: CAF selects Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin Republic clash

by Ibikunle Salako

30 August 2024

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...

Osimhen likens Napoli’s UCL dream to Leicester City’s fairytale

‘Osimhen needs Chelsea to stay in Europe’ – Nigerians react to Al Ahli’s €80m offer

by Taiye Taiwo

30 August 2024

Victor Osimhen's transfer situation is still the talking point on social media with Chelsea and Saudi club Al Ahli competing to finalise the deal before the deadline. Al Ahli have reportedly tabled €80m to Napoli with another tempting offer of €40m per season to Osimhen, while Chelsea are yet to match Napoli's asking price for the Super Eagles striker but they have reportedly reached an agreement...

Osimhen: Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG & clubs ciricling for Napoli star

‘Saudi offered Osimhen a refinery’ – Ideye urges Super Eagles star to consider Al Ahli move

by Taiye Taiwo

30 August 2024

Former Nigeria international Brown Ideye has encouraged Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to consider the financial reward he would get if he joins Al Ahli this summer. Al Ahli have reportedly offered Napoli a lucrative transfer fee of €80m, with add-ons to ward off challenge from Chelsea and lure the 2023 African Footballer of the Year to the Middle East. With regards to personal terms, the Saudi...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr names 25-man squad for Nigeria & Libya matches

by Ibikunle Salako

30 August 2024

Head coach of the Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has called upon 25 players for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria's Super Eagles and Libya. The 71-year-old German coached the Eagles over a five-year period, and he will be looking to register another victory over Nigeria to make it back-to-back wins after their triumph in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in...

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NBBF & Rena Wakama respond to Abi Olajuwon’s payment outburst

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: CAF selects Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin Republic clash

‘Osimhen needs Chelsea to stay in Europe’ – Nigerians react to Al Ahli’s €80m offer

‘Saudi offered Osimhen a refinery’ – Ideye urges Super Eagles star to consider Al Ahli move

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr names 25-man squad for Nigeria & Libya matches

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