AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr unveils Benin squad for Nigeria
Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has unveiled his squad that will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matchday 5 Group D qualifier.
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Win African Women’s Champions League, get $600,000, CAF tells Edo Queens, others
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has told Edo Queens and the other eight teams that are participating in the African Women’s Champions League, which kicks off this weekend, that they stand to get a princely sum of $600, 000 if they win the competition.
Gomez: Getting Osimhen to join Galatasaray a dream move we never expected
Galatasaray have been home to some of Europe’s best players in recent years, but getting Victor Osimhen to join the Turkish side tops everything the club had done in the past, confesses assistant manager, Ismael Garcia Gomez.
NWF committed to grassroots development, says Igali
President of the Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF), Daniel Igali, has reaffirmed the body’s commitment to identifying and nurturing a new generation of wrestling champions.
AFCON qualifiers: Euro-based Eagles to join team in Abidjan for Benin Republic clash
The Europe-based Super Eagles players will fly direct to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, from their various bases ahead of the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified.
Ikoyi Club Ladies’ Open tourney gets date
The 49th Ikoyi Club 1938 Ladies’ Open Golf Tournament is set to hold from November 13-15, 2024, with the theme: “A Taste of Nigeria.” The event, according to the club, promises an immersive cultural experience, showcasing Nigeria’s diversity and rich history
Over 100 top players billed for Janet Adowei Memorial Scrabble Championship
Over 100 scrabble players will take part in the fifth Janet Adowei Memorial Scrabble Championship (JAMSC) billed to hold from November 16 to 17 in Lagos, the organisers have said.
Galatasaray down Spurs in Europa League, Man United end wait for win
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday, while Manchester United got their first win on the board by beating PAOK Thessaloniki.