Category: Sports

Obi Lauds D’Tigress on Fifth Historic AfroBasket Win

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Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has received congratulations from Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and presidential contender for the Labour Party, after their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship. Obi commended the team’s exceptional performance and tenacity in a statement on Monday headlined “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED,” calling them “fearless, fast, and unstoppable.” “You accomplished it, D’TIGRESS. Congratulations. You performed like real court queens. Once more, you have achieved history by winning the AfroBasket five times in a row, and you have made Africa and Nigeria…

Justin Madugu received a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million from Adamawa State Governor

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For leading the national women’s football team to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu received a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million from Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The presentation took place at the Government House in Yola, the state capital, according to a Facebook post by Pius Iliya, the governor’s adviser. Adamawa native Madugu was praised by Fintiri for his contribution to the Falcons’ victory at the competition, which was held in Morocco earlier this year. “On behalf of the Government and…

Oyo state Banks on Sports Tourism to Boost Economy

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Sports tourism is a key component of the Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde’s plan to boost the state’s economy through tourism and hospitality, according to Wasiu Olatubosun, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in advance of the Oluyole Golf Tournament 2025, which is scheduled for August, Olatubosun said the governor has implemented a number of tourism enablers in the infrastructure, sports, and security sectors to maximize the state’s tourist potential. He pointed out that sports continue to play a significant role…

Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms Liverpool exit after 20 years

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Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an emotional 20-year association with his boyhood team to an end. In a statement on Monday via X, Alexander-Arnold described the decision as the most difficult of his life. “ After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season,” he announced. “This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.” The 26-year-old,…

[FULL LIST] U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles coach unveils 24-man squad

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Head coach of the U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, Aliy Zubairu, has unveiled a 24-man squad for the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 2025 U-20 AFCON will take place from April 27 to May 18. Zubairu named first-choice goalkeeper, Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender and captain, Daniel Bameyi, midfielder Sulaiman Alabi, and forward Kparobo Arierhi in the squad. The squad is a blend of home-based and foreign players who have intensified training in Abuja ahead of the tournament. Some of the…

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles face North African test in Egypt

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will begin their quest for an eighth continental title against Tunisia, Kenya, and Morocco in Group B of the 2025 U-20 AFCON in Egypt. The group-stage draw, conducted on Sunday at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo, officially signalled the start of the 18th edition of the tournament that has long served as a launchpad for some of Africa’s finest football talents. Running from April 27 to May 18, this year’s championship will feature 13 teams divided across three groups, Group A with five teams, while Groups…

Unbelievable Arsenal: Blanks Real Madrid 3-0 in Champions League

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Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. It is often said that being the underdog can be an advantage, and Arsenal appeared determined to prove that point as they faced the most successful club in Champions League history. The Gunners may have benefited from a favourable draw in the round of 16, but they also showed real intent and sharpness from the outset. They dictated the tempo early on, pushing Madrid into a high-paced attacking battle and threatening the…

Napoli, United in Osimhen talks

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Napoli and Manchester United are in advanced talks over the potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen with the Italian club reportedly ready to offer the Red Devils a discount on the player’s release clause. According to Il Mattino, Napoli director Giovanni Manna has flown to London to discuss the sale of the 26-year-old with United officials, potentially offering them a reduced fee that would take another of his major suitors in Juventus out of the race. The Super Eagles striker, currently on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, is expected…

Newcastle legend backs Bassey to reach Van Dijk’s level

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Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has tipped Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey to reach the heights of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, after a standout performance in Fulham’s 3-2 win over the Premier League leaders at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Bassey, 25, was instrumental as Fulham ended Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run in the league, producing a dominant display against Mohamed Salah, the league’s top scorer (27 goals). The Nigerian defender kept Salah quiet throughout the match, restricting him to zero shots on target. “Calvin has all the skills to be a top…

Napoli ready to lower Osimhen price for United

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Former Serie A champions Napoli are willing to lower Victor Osimhen’s €75m valuation to enable Manchester United seal a deal for the Nigerian striker and also prevent him from joining Italian rivals Juventus in the summer. Currently on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen is destined to part ways with Napoli at the end of the current season with top European clubs jostling for his signature. The 26-year-old striker was expected to leave last summer, but his purported move to Saudi Arabia failed while he also rejected a Chelsea transfer over personal terms.…