Ilenikhena breaks Monaco record held by Mbappe in UCL vs Barcelona

Ilenikhena breaks Monaco record held by Mbappe in UCL vs Barcelona

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Lagos born striker George Ilenikhena made history for AS Monaco by scoring the winning goal in their 2-1 victory against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League match at the Stade Louis II. The 18 year old came off the bench in the 59th minute and netted the decisive goal just 12 minutes later, seizing a […]

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Igali Urges End to 'Win at All Costs' Approach in Nigerian Sports

Igali Urges End to ‘Win at All Costs’ Approach in Nigerian Sports

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Following Team Nigeria’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Daniel Igali, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, called for a shift in Nigeria’s sports development approach. Speaking at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Igali criticised the fire brigade approach to preparing for tournaments. He stressed the importance of focusing on age grade

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Christian Chigozie Scores in Luton Town U17s Draw Against Watford

Christian Chigozie Scores in Luton Town U17s Draw Against Watford

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Christian Chigozie, a promising young central defender, made his mark in Luton Town’s 1-1 draw against Watford in an U17 Professional Development League Cup match. Chigozie, who became the youngest player to sit on Luton’s bench for a Premier League game last season, scored the opening goal in the 82nd minute, heading in a cross

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Chuba Akpom Shines in Ajax's 5-0 Victory

Chuba Akpom Shines in Ajax’s 5-0 Victory

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Ajax delivered a commanding 5-0 win over Fortuna Sittard in the Dutch top league, with Chuba Akpom putting in an outstanding performance. The former Arsenal forward made an immediate impact, contributing to Ajax’s second goal on Wednesday night. Just minutes before the final whistle, Akpom capitalised on a loose ball in the box, securing his

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Super Eagles Maintain Position in Latest FIFA Ranking

Super Eagles Maintain Position in Latest FIFA Ranking

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their 39th position in the latest FIFA rankings, following a strong start in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying campaign. Despite this, they have dropped one spot in the African rankings, now sitting sixth in the continental standings. Under caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen, the three-time African

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Nottingham Forest in Talks with Aina for New Four Year Contract

Nottingham Forest in Talks with Aina for New Four Year Contract

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Nottingham Forest is in negotiations with Super Eagles right back Ola Aina regarding a new four year contract. Aina, who joined Forest as a free agent in July 2023, has impressed with his performances this season, prompting the Premier League club to offer him an extension. If finalized, the new deal would keep Aina at

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Onyedika Receives High Praise Despite Home Loss in Champions League

Onyedika Receives High Praise Despite Home Loss in Champions League

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Despite Club Brugge suffering a 3-0 defeat at home to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika earned high praise for his performance. The Belgian publication Voetbalprimeur rated Onyedika as the Man of the Match with a score of 8/10, stating he was  by far the best player of Club

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WAFU Zone B Qualifiers Flying Eagles Schedule Friendly with Water FC

WAFU Zone B Qualifiers Flying Eagles Schedule Friendly with Water FC

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The Nigeria U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are set to face Water FC of Abuja in a friendly match on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The match, scheduled for 7:30 AM at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja, is part of the Flying Eagles’ preparation for the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship. The Flying Eagles,

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Victor Olatunji Makes History on Champions League Debut

Victor Olatunji Makes History on Champions League Debut

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Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji made history by scoring on his UEFA Champions League debut for Sparta Prague, helping his team secure a 3-0 victory over Salzburg. Olatunji not only scored but also provided an assist, becoming the first Nigerian player to achieve this feat on a Champions League debut. His goal came in the 42nd

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Amuneke Best African Player Title Suits Ademola Lookman

Amuneke Best African Player Title Suits Ademola Lookman

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Former Super Eagles star Emmanuel Amuneke has joined Victor Ikpeba in endorsing Ademola Lookman for the prestigious African Player of the Year title. Lookman, who scored a remarkable hat trick for Atalanta in May to secure the UEFA Europa League, has also been instrumental in helping the Super Eagles reach the final of the 2023

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