African Football
IHEANACHO SET FOR SEVILLA EXIT, MARSEILLE LOOMS
Olympic Marseille are interested in signing Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho on loan for the remainder of the season. The Nigerian forward has failed to impress since joining Sevilla on a free transfer last summer. Sevilla are willing to let Iheanacho leave this month, and the arrival of Jerome Akor Adams from Montpellier has further pushed…
SUPER EAGLES TO GO FOR AFCON 2025 TITLE – CHELLE SAYS
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, says his team is motivated to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Chelle, who was appointed Super Eagles head coach earlier this month, acknowledged the challenge posed by the teams…
NBBF Releases Programme Of Activities For 2025
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a comprehensive programme of activities for 2025, coming on the heels of its board meeting held earlier in January 2025. The programmes of basketball activities which was ratified by the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by its President Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida has been termed by…
“WE’LL GET THE JOB DONE” – GALI FALKE CONFIDENT OF SHOOTING STARS’ VICTORY OVER NASARAWA UNITED
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Captain, Gali Falke, has expressed confidence that his team will secure maximum points against visiting Nasarawa United in their matchday 21 encounter on Wednesday evening at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Falke stated that the spirit in camp is high, and the team is looking forward to a winning start in…
ROAD TO GLORY: 7 Teams Set for 2025 Oyo State Federation Cup Showdown!
According to OyoSportsNews, the 2025 Oyo State Federation Cup is set to begin, with the final draw scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan. Seven registered football clubs will participate in the competition, including defending champions Ilaji Football Club, Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan, and…
Enyimba Ready For Kano Pillars Clash
Enyimba forward, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, has confirmed that the team is fully prepared for their rescheduled matchday 14 fixture against Kano Pillars. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday. Ihemekwele stated that the team is eager to prove doubters wrong after their recent ouster from the CAF…
2025 AFCON Draw Set For Rabat, Morocco
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on January 27. The draw will determine the group stage opponents for the 24 competing teams. The 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group, along with…
MOROCCO SELECTED AS AFRICA CLUBS ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS
The Kingdom of Morocco has been chosen to host the headquarters of the Africa Clubs Association (ACA), following a competitive bidding process. Morocco beat out South Africa and Algeria to secure the right to house the continental body. The ACA board unanimously voted for Morocco after reviewing the bids and inspecting facilities in both Morocco…
KANO PILLARS GEARED UP FOR ENYIMBA CLASH
Kano Pillars assistant coach, Gambo Mohammed, has confirmed the team’s readiness for their rescheduled matchday 14 fixture against Enyimba. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 23, at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Mohammed expressed the team’s preparedness, stating, “Everyone is ready for the match with Enyimba.” This confidence boost comes as Kano…
AC Milan turn down Real Betis offer for Samuel Chukwueze
AC Milan have rejected Real Betis’ offer for their Nigerian star, Samuel Chukwueze. The La Liga club proposed to sign the talented winger on loan until the end of the season, according to Italian news outlets. However, Real Betis’s proposal fell short of Milan’s expectations. Real Betis are expected to return with an improved bid…