Friendlies: Super Eagles Battle Ready as Full Squad Arrives (See List) The Super Eagles are gearing up for their upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali with full force, as all invited players have now arrived at the team’s camp, Excel Magazine International can report. Among the latest arrivals are key players like Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi…
AFCON: Osimhen Faces Drug Test The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen for a random drug test following his standout performance for Nigeria in their 2-0 victory over Cameroon. Osimhen’s dynamic contribution was pivotal to the Super Eagles’ success, as he aggressively pursued possession and orchestrated an assist for…
Victor Osimhen Extends Contract with Napoli Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, have secured the services of Victor Osimhen for an additional year. The Nigerian striker, who joined Napoli from Ligue 1’s Lille in 2020, has signed a contract extension, binding him to the club until 2026. This renewed agreement includes a notable release clause…
CAF Awards: Osimhen, Oshoala Make Final List Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been named in the CAF Player of the Year final three-man list for the men and women categories, respectively. Osimhen who finished as the top scorer in the 2023 African Cup Nations qualifiers will battle Egypt’s Mohammed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi,…
FULL LIST: Top Ten Richest Boxers in the World Nigerians have been making waves in various sports, with boxing taking center stage as Anthony Joshua secures his position among the wealthiest boxers globally, boasting an impressive net worth. In a remarkable event in January 2022, Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions bid a staggering £31 million to…
Super Eagles Soar to Victory with 6-0 Rout of Sao Tome and Principe in AFCON Qualifier In a spectacular display of dominance, the Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with an astounding 6-0 victory over Sao Tome and Principe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Sunday. Leading…
Haaland Wins PFA Player of the Year Award Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scooped the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award on Tuesday after his stellar first season with the treble winners. England and Aston Villa star Rachel Daly won the women’s prize, voted for by fellow players. Organised by the Professional Footballers’ Association,…
FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Spanish FA President Over Kiss Incident FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend. “The FIFA disciplinary committee informed Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Association,…
Ronaldo’s Goal-Scoring Magic Guides Al Nassr to Arab Club Triumph By Boniface Ihiasota, USA Cristiano Ronaldo has carried Al Nassr to a triumphant victory over Al Hilal in the championship match, showcasing his brilliance with two crucial goals. This stellar performance secured the Arab Club Champions Cup title for Al Nassr. Before the Portuguese football…
Davido, Osimhen, Afolayan, Others Bag Nigerian National Honors By Boniface Ihiasota, USA Davido, Kunle Afolayan, and 337 other distinguished Nigerians have been officially announced as recipients of the highly esteemed 2023 national awards, demonstrating their significant contributions in their respective fields. The Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, in an official statement released on…