AFCON 2025: Awoniyi wants strong start for Eagles
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest FC of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said that he and his teammates would love to start the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on a strong note.
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Vinicius Jr Not In Favour Of Spain Hosting 2030 FIFA World Cup, Cites 'Racism' Issue
Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on the issue of racism in stadiums. The Real Madrid star, who has repeatedly been the victim of racist abuse from opposition fans at La Liga matches, said during an interview broadcast on CNN on Tuesday that more needed to be done to change attitudes in Spanish society. "Until 2030, there is a lot of room for improvement, so I hope that Spain can evolve and understand how serious it is to insult someone because of the colour of their skin," the 24-year-old striker said.
Super Eagles’ Lookman in 2024 Ballon d’Or shortlist
Super Eagles’ striker, Ademola Lookman, whose hat-trick helped Atalanta to 2024 Europa League title, is among 30 players listed for the yearly Ballon d’Or.
Nigeria set to debut at World Beach Sambo Championships
Buoyed by their impressive outing at the 18th African Sambo Championship in Egypt, Nigeria is set to compete at the World Beach Sambo Championship, organised by the International Sambo Federation (FIAS).
Tanimu replaces injured Osayi-Samuel as 19 players now in camp
Super Eagles’ interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has drafted in Benjamin Tanimu, who recently joined English League One (Third Division) club, Crawley Town FC, as a replacement for injured Bright Osayi-Samuel ahead of the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Ekong, Lookman, eight other Eagles begin training in Uyo
Super Eagles’ Captain, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Taiwo Awoniyi and Olisa Ndah were among the first players to arrive in the national team’s Uyo camp, at the weekend, ahead of Saturday’s Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Nine players arrive Super Eagles camp
Nine players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Paris 2024: Streimikyte breaks European record with fourth-place finish in 1500m final
Greta Streimikyte broke her own European record as she finished fourth in the women's T13 1500m Paralympic final at Stade de France.