In-depth coverage and analyses on the world of sports, capturing the drama both on and off the field (or court)
We hold this truth to be self-evident: That more often than should be, Nigerian athletes, and by extension, African sports persons, are subjected to undeserved scrutiny. This ultimately translates into micro and macro aggressions and outright witch hunts with no basis in factual accuracy. It’s not always immediately obvious. But these detractors bask in the […]
2 days ago
When Morocco’s King Mohammed VI commissioned the $10 billion stadium construction program that hosted the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, he understood what many African politicians miss: winning tournaments transforms political capital. In an election year, Nigerian leaders seeking high office might note that Morocco’s investment didn’t just host tournaments; it announced Morocco as […]
4 months ago
When Ola Aina faced Simon Adingra in the 2024 AFCON final, many expected the Nigerian defender to keep the Ivorian winger in check. Instead, Adingra had one of his best performances, and even Aina’s own mother playfully called him out, sending a voice note asking, “Why did you let him go past you like that?” […]
1 year ago
When Mohamed Salah scored from a well-worked corner routine in Sunday’s crucial Premier League match, Liverpool took a commanding 11-point lead over Arsenal, edging closer to another title— their first premier league trophy since 2020. With 25 goals and 16 assists, Salah’s productivity has been undeniable this season, sparking discussions about his place among the […]
1 year ago
Nigeria’s ongoing struggle with athlete management is back in the spotlight after World Athletics rejected an application by Turkish authorities to switch the nationality of Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili. In a ruling delivered by its Nationality Review Panel, the global athletics body declined the request, stating that approval would undermine key principles guiding international competition. […]
2 months ago
2018 was Burna Boy’s MVP year marking his ascension to the top bracket of Nigerian artists alongside the likes of Davido and Wizkid. This ascension combined with his record deal with Atlantic Records imprint, Bad Habit Records has helped secure some premier placements. Last year, his Outside album placed #3 on the Billboard Reggae Chart, […]
7 years ago
Super Eagles Coach Germot Rohr made public the 23-man squad list prior to Nigeria’s forthcoming friendly matches against Seychelles and Egypt. Rohr recruited the service of two new players – Paul Onuachu and Valentine Ozornwafor, in replacement of Kelechi Iheanacho and Mikel Obi who would be absent to participate in the friendlies with Seychelles and […]
7 years ago
WAFFLESNCREAM is spearheading the movement to project skating unto the center stage in Africa. It is no news that unlike football, basketball or even cricket, skating is yet to assume local status as a sport in Nigeria, even in a cosmopolitan city like Lagos. For a generation, WAFFLESNCREAM has become the go-to for skate gear […]
7 years ago
Nigerian fighter Kamaru Usman thrashed Tyron Woodley to become the World’s Welterweight Champion during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title, making him the first ever Nigerian and African to clinch the milestone. The championship happened in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The UFC is the biggest competition in MMA, where competitors combine boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, […]
7 years ago
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in June and prior to the tournament, the trophy is currently embarking on a world tour and it has been slated to stop by Abuja, the country’s capital come April 11 2019. The tour kicked off in France yesterday where the World Cup tournament will take […]
7 years ago
Yesterday in Niamey, Niger Republic, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced that the service of popular Video Assistant Referee (VAR) would be recruited for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in June. This invention was widely publicized during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, and it has since been adopted […]
7 years ago
On Saturday, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced their intention to launch the Basketball Africa League (BAL), a new professional league featuring 12 club teams across Africa. The BAL will be built on the foundation of current club competitions FIBA is organizing in Africa. Scheduled to begin play in […]
7 years ago
As reported earlier, Nike and Nigerian National Team, will have a subsequent collaboration following their initial liaison that was met with a gush of critical acclaim. The new partnership between NFF and Nike promises the delivery of even more adorable pieces for the Super Eagles. NFF and Nike have been in talks and it is […]
7 years ago
