Edo emerged top in the just ended Niger Delta Games with 52 gold, 34 silver, 25 bronze medals. The state came out as the overall champion of the Niger Delta Games, themed “Edo 2026.” The second edition of the games came to an end Thursday night in Benin City, Edo state capital. This is historic…
Team Edo have taken the lead in the ongoing second edition of the Niger Delta Games, tagged Edo ‘2026.’ In an unprecedented dominant display in swimming and weightlifting events, Edo, the host state, towered with 22 gold and 12 silver against second and third placed Delta (14 Gold) and Bayelsa (13 Gold) respectively. As at…
Nigeria and Galatasaray top striker Victor Osimhen said he could have been playing his football in Italy with Juventus but for the treatment meted out to him by former club, Napoli. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen revealed that Juventus wanted his services before he signed for Turkish side Galatasaray, but Napoli’s president Aurelio De…
Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed that an emotional exchange with Victor Osimhen brought him to tears during Nigeria’s campaign at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Chelle said the moment occurred ahead of Nigeria’s third-place playoff against Egypt, when he held a private conversation with the former Napoli striker, who…
Sophia Amelia, a devoted Sadio Mané fan, travelled all the way from the United States to Morocco during AFCON with one dream — to finally meet her football hero. When the long-awaited moment came, emotions ran high. Sophia moved in for a hug, but Mané politely declined, choosing to remain true to his personal values…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly suspended Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw following his conduct during the dramatic AFCON 2025 final against hosts Morocco. CAF’s disciplinary committee found Thiaw guilty of breaching competition regulations after he ordered his players to walk off the pitch in protest over a controversial refereeing decision late in…
Senegal players celebrating after beating Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations final match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat…on Sunday Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in the final played in Rabat. The decisive goal…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has opened up on his mindset ahead of Nigeria’s third-place playoff clash against Egypt at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, revealing that he specifically targeted Mohamed Salah’s penalty as a confidence booster. Nwabali made the disclosure during an interview on Sunday, a day after Nigeria secured third…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly emerged as a major target for Tunisia, with the North African nation prepared to offer him a lucrative deal to lead their national team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria could be set for a coaching dilemma after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as reports…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has left the Nigeria national team camp in Morocco during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), raising questions about the team’s attacking options ahead of the tournament’s final stages, reports indicate. The Galatasaray forward reportedly exited the squad due to a minor injury sustained during the semi-final clash against…
