Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers with injury
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury.
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11 players Rangers risk losing for nothing as Philippe Clement’s 'crazy' demand swings into focus again
Philippe Clement didn't hold back on the mismanagement of the Rangers players' contract situation when he spoke earlier this season, branding it a "crazy" situation that half a dozen members of the squad are able to walk out of the Ibrox exit door for nothing this summer.
NNL Super 8 to come live on television as league body, SLTV strike accord
As part of its plans to bring the forthcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoff close to football fans, the board of the second tier league has announced a partnership deal with an indigenous dedicated satellite channel, Metrodigital (SLTV), to broadcast all the matches live.
Henry Nwosu tips Gbenga Elegbeleye to win Nigeria Pitch Awards
A former Super Eagles star, Henry Nwosu, has tipped the chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, to win the yearly Nigeria Pitch Awards Sportsmanship award for the year 2023.
Sadjo vows to reclaim Okpekpe Race title next year
Cross River State’s Ismail Sadjo, who was beaten by Plateau State’s Francis James Musa, in the Nigerians’ category at the just-concluded Okpekpe 10km Road Race, has promised his fans that he would reclaim the title next year.
2024 Emmanuel Egbele scrabble tourney gets date
Organisers of the 2024 Emmanuel Egbele Scrabble Tournament (EEAST) have announced the beginning of registration of players for the event billed to hold in Lagos next month.
Leon Balogun gets new contract at Rangers
Leon Balogun has penned a contract extension with Rangers, according to reports.The veteran centre-back was due to leave Ibrox when his deal expired on May 31, but it’s now claimed the Nigerian has put pen to paper on a new agreement, which will keep him in Govan until the end of next season.
Unbeaten runs propel Safety Babes, Tojemarine to top of Ardova Handball Premier League
Action from Ardova Handball League