Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President, Engr. (Dr.) Ahmadu Musa Kida, has issued a rallying call to D’Tigers to remain focused and humble as they prepare for their second game at the ongoing 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in Angola.Following a commanding 77–59 victory over Madagascar in their opening Group B fixture, Kida reminded the team…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has announced that he and his wife, Martina, are separating after 26 years together. The 43-year-old football legend shared the news in a heartfelt statement on Instagram, accompanied by a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek. “Martina and myself are sad to announce that we…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has risen to 8th in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, propelled by their historic performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This marks a significant leap from their previous 11th position, solidifying their status as Africa’s basketball powerhouse. Announced on Thursday, the updated rankings reflect Nigeria’s climb…
As the 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off this Friday night (today), the league is alive with anticipation. After a record-breaking summer spending spree—clubs collectively splurging over £2 billion—the spotlight now turns to whether the dazzling new arrivals can deliver. Liverpool lead the way, having poured nearly £300 million into transfers, while Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester…
Nigeria defender, Franklin Tebo is on the verge of sealing a move to Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade. Tebo will link up with Red Star Belgrade from Norwegian outfit, Sarpsborg. Sarpsborg will receive €3.6m as transfer fee for the player. They were initially reluctant to sell the centre-back but accepted to allow him leave after…
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has effectively gone on strike at the Serie A. Lookman has reportedly informed La Dea that he will not play for them again. This comes amid revelations that Inter Milan has set to make a third bid for the Super Eagles star. Inter have already seen two offers rejected by Atalanta,…
At least two countries have booked their places in the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Nations Championship, CHAN, tournament. The two countries are Kenya and Tanzania. Kenya qualified for the last-8 with a game to spare in Group A after DR Congo defeated Angola 2-0 on Thursday. The result means the Harambee Stars sit on…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has predicted that Chelsea will not make it out of the league group phase of the UEFA Champions League this season. Carragher recently spoke on The Overlap podcast with his co-hosts, where they were asked to make predictions for the 2025-26 season. The Englishman predicted that the Premier League west London…
English Women’s Super League club, Brighton & Hove Albion have officially welcomed Chiamaka Nnadozie to their squad. Nnadozie joined the Seagulls on a free transfer in July after ending her stay with French Feminine outfit, Paris FC. The 24-year-old’s arrival was, however, delayed by her involvement with Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of…
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has released the schedule for the 2025/26 season. According to the calendar, the new season will commence on Friday, 22nd August 2025. Defending champions, Remo Stars, will battle Rivers United in the opening fixture in Ikenne. The NPFL will embark on a mid-season break from December 30, 2025, to…
