Orban set for Hoffenheim medical
Super Eagles hopeful, Gift Orban, is set to commence his medical before joining Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim from French Ligue 1 side, Lyon.
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JOF All Stars defeat Ogun’s Smart Strikers in interstate friendly
The 2024 JOF Under-13 Soccer Tournament concluded with a thrilling display of footballing talent, culminating in the selection of the JOF All Stars team to represent the finest young footballers in Lagos State. The team, formed from standout players across 67 neighbourhood clubs and academies, had the opportunity to face off against Ogun State’s Smart Strikers Football Academy in an exhilarating interstate friendly match.
Real Madrid table £20m for Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid are willing to pay £20 million to sign Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold this January, according to reports. The full back, 26, is out of contract in the summer and Mail Sport have reported on how the Spanish champions have confidence they can tempt him to join them.
Warri Wolves plot Abia Comet’s fall as NNL resumes
After enjoying the Christmas and New Year break, the Nigeria National League (NNL) will resume this weekend with a cracker between Abia Comets and visiting Warri Wolves in Umuahia. Warri Wolves and Abia Comet have seven points in Conference A at the break. The Sea Siders, as Warri Wolves are called, defeated Crown FC of Ogbomoso 2-0 at Sapele Stadium and shared points with Dakkada FC in Uyo in their second match, which ended 1-1. Wolves relocated to a new ground at Ozoro following complaints of bad pitch at Sapele stadium, and won their third match 1-0 against visiting Igbajo United of Osun. In Conference B, debutants Kun-Khalifat FC of Owerri recorded three wins in the three games played so far to stay on top with nine points, just as Wikki Tourists of Bauchi are in front in Conference C with seven points. Basira FC of Lafia, Nasarawa State are in front of others in Conference D. General Manager of Warri Wolves FC, Neville Ambakaderemo told The Guardian yesterday that the team is putting everything into their preparation for the trip to Umuahia on Sunday. “Our players are well motivated, and I am sure we will get a better result against Abia Comet in Umuahia,” he said. The Seasiders are led by coach Napoleon Aluma, who is regarded as one of the most experienced coaches in Nigeria football. The 2024/2025 season kicked off November 30, 2024 in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and went on break for the Christmas and New Year.
LeBron James makes NBA history playing at 40
LeBron James became the first person in NBA history to play as a teenager and past the age of 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tobi Amusan eyes bigger records in 2025
Reigning world record holder in 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan looks to be in a hurry for the 2025 athletics season to start. Amusan, who is the reigning Nigeria, African and Commonwealth champion, had a poor 2024 season after failing to make it to the final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Major events that shaped Nigeria’s sports in 2024
Sports is one of those sectors that routinely print smiles on the faces of Nigerians. Year 2024 was not different, with plenty laurels, near misses, and disappointments. GOWON AKPODONOR highlights those memorable episodes as part of what to anticipate in the New Year.
Rabiu Abdullahi: The next big name in NPFL
Rabiu Abdullahi, a dynamic young striker, has been making headlines in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The Nigerian U-20 international, who currently plays for Bayelsa United, has notched up an impressive five goals in 11 appearances, proving his worth as one of the most exciting prospects in the league.