Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have stepped up preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda, with training sessions at the Uyo camp reflecting renewed energy and focus. Team captain William Ekong has been leading by example since his arrival on Monday. Ekong, who plays in Saudi Arabia, joined…
Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh is unhappy with the manner late Peter Rufai’s burial was handled by the three tiers of government in Nigeria. The legendary goalkeeper passed away at the age of 61, after losing his battle with a prolonged illness, which reportedly plagued him since 2012. Rufai was finally laid to rest after…
Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West voiced his frustration with Nigeria during the funeral of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai. In an emotional statement, he said he would never advise even his own son to return to the country, reflecting his disappointment over the nation’s struggles and hardships. Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has expressed…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have etched their names into African sporting history once again clinching a record-breaking fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women title on Sunday night in Kigali, Rwanda. In a thrilling and fiercely contested final, the defending champions overpowered Mali with a commanding 78–64 victory to lift their seventh AfroBasket crown overall. With this…
A heartbreaking scene unfolded today in Ojofa area of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, as a newborn baby was discovered abandoned inside a bag, dumped by the roadside gutter. Eyewitnesses say the baby still had visible signs of fresh delivery. It was found inside a Bagco sack, left helpless and exposed. Residents quickly gathered around in…
Victor Osimhen’s record-breaking transfer to Galatasaray has caused a stir in Nigeria’s social media landscape. His €75 million move from Napoli, coupled with a €21 million annual salary, has drawn both praise and concern from fans. Key Points: The Nigerian striker will earn €15 million annually, €1 million in loyalty bonuses, and €5 million…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honour on Super Falcons. The President also gave each of the 24 players the naira equivalent of $100,000 and to each of the 11-man technical crew the naira equivalent of $50,000. In addition, President Tinubu gave the players three-bedroom flat. For more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXAF-hAVj2E
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Falcons for winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the 10th time in the history of the championship. The president sent his congratulatory message in a statement signed by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, shortly after the team secured its…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday night personally reached out via video call to the Super Falcons to congratulate them on their thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Rabat, News360 Nigeria reports. News360 Nigeria had earlier reported that Nigeria’s women, after…
Former Super Falcons goalkeeper Racheal Ayegba has played down home support for Morocco in Saturday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final. While the Super Falcons are targeting a 10th WAFCON title, Morocco are eyeing their first-ever continental title. Ahead of today’s encounter Ayegba, who won the WAFCON in 2006 and was at the 2007…
