The Super Eagles B caged Congo’s Red Devils with two goals in the second half in the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, but their firepower came too late as both teams were eliminated from the 8th African Nations Championship at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. Congo had hopes of inching their way into the…
The new Premier League season kicks off with champions Liverpool entertaining Bournemouth on Friday. The 20-team English top-flight – still regarded as the best domestic league in world football – will run to Sunday, May 24. Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at the season opener at Anfield that will kick it off. Who is…
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the…
Some football fans on Wednesday expressed disappointment with Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, over his results so far at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). The team, made up of domestic league players, is struggling in the tournament, having lost 1-0 to Senegal and 4-0 to Sudan. Fans told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Nigeria crashed out of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) yesterday following a woeful performance that saw them fail to make an impact against Sudan in 90 minutes of football in Zanzibar. The defeat on the Indian Ocean island, coming after a one-goal loss to reigning champions Senegal the week prior, means the Eagles…
Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Hon. Lekan Salami has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of the club’s assistant coach, Akin Olowookere. Salami, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described his death as a tragic loss to the football community. He said the incident occurred on the training…
Nigeria and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, yesterday completed his €9.5million switch to Turkish giants Beşiktaş. According to reports from Turkey, Ndidi is expected to bring his wealth of experience to bolster Beşiktaş’ as they seek to build a formidable squad ahead of next season. Ndidi is expected to earn €4 million per season, excluding…
Goalkeeper James Trafford has returned to Manchester City on a five-year contract after helping Burnley earn a promotion back to the Premier League with the fewest goals conceded in the Championship last season, City said on Tuesday. Englishman Trafford, who won the golden glove with 29 clean sheets in the Championship last season, has re-joined…
Brazil advanced to the Women’s Copa America final with a 5-1 semi-final victory over Uruguay on Tuesday, with Amanda Gutierres scoring twice for the defending champions. Brazil will face Colombia in Saturday’s final in a rematch of the 2022 title decider, which Brazil won to claim their eighth title. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides…
Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has outlined what Nigeria must do to evolve from continental champions to FIFA Women’s World Cup winners. Ajibade who Spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the team’s reception by President Bola Tinubu at the State House on Monday, said there was need for structural support for the…
