Nigeria’s basketball scene received a boost over the weekend as rising star Gift Uchenna sponsored a two-day development camp, Hoops With Gift, in Abuja in collaboration with Gilal Academy. The initiative aims to nurture young talent and address long-standing challenges in grassroots basketball. National Basketball Coach Scott Nnaji, who led sessions at the camp, described…
FirstBank Elephant girls FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in…
Nigeria’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, has secured his place among the elite three-man final shortlist for the prestigious 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the highly anticipated finalists on Sunday, setting the stage for a showdown at the awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. Osimhen, who won…
The 27th Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) has served as a rallying point for volleyball stakeholders across the country, as officials of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) converged in Jos to observe the men’s and women’s finals. National Volleyball Federation Technical Director, Surveyor Timothy Samuel, said although the NUGA Volleyball event was not part of…
The world football governing body, FIFA has slammed sanctions on South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in their recent 2–0 victory over Lesotho. The player at the centre of the controversy is Teboho Mokoena, who featured in the encounter despite not being eligible for selection. Following a review, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee ruled against the…
Jose Mourinho has left his role as Fenerbahce boss after just over a year. The Portuguese’s departure comes two days after the Turkish club were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Benfica. In a statement, Fenerbahce said Mourinho had “parted ways” with the club, before thanking the 62-year-old for his efforts. “We wish him…
Two-time Olympic medallist, Enefiok Udo-Obong, believes that past and present Nigerian athletes in different sports are entitled to respect and recognition from the country, against the idea of lifetime financial benefits. Udo-Obong made this remark in the wake of comments by some Nigerian ex-football players, who berated the Nigeria Football Federation and the government for…
A mistake by Google Maps, naming a mosque in Konya, Turkey, after Nigerian footballer, Victor Osimhen, has sparked controversy among locals. The outrage was said to have started after a mosque in Konya, Turkey, was mistakenly listed on Google Maps as “Victor Osimhen Mosque.” This enraged worshippers who wondered why the Bulut Mosque was mistakenly…
Thomas Partey has appeared in court charged with five counts of rape. The former Arsenal midfielder was also charged with sexual assault when he appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 5. Wearing black trousers and a black zip-neck jumper, the 32-year-old spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address. He…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a reward of $100,000 for each member of the victorious national female basketball team, D’Tigress. He announced the reward at a reception organised for the team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, commended the team for making Nigeria…
