In-depth coverage and analyses on the world of sports, capturing the drama both on and off the field (or court)
The Pacers managed to sneak into the Playoffs on the back of some standout play from their superstar, Paul George, but were unprepared for the occasion and have now been eliminated. With five games to go in the regular season, the Indiana Pacers were just outside the Playoffs spots in 9th place owning no tie […]
8 years ago
Since adopting a new format in 1992, the Premier League has grown into a global spectacle, attracting some of the finest talents from across the world. Back then, only 13 foreign players featured in its debut season. Today, a staggering 117 of FIFA’s 211 member nations have been represented in England’s top flight. The evolution […]
4 days ago
For decades, Morocco has harbored a relentless dream of hosting football’s greatest spectacle, the FIFA World Cup. Now, that dream is finally coming true. As part of a historic joint bid with Spain and Portugal, Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament, marking a monumental achievement for the North African nation and Africa as a whole. […]
5 days ago
Fencing, traditionally seen as a niche sport, is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria thanks to the Nigeria Fencing Federation’s (NFF) concerted efforts. Under the leadership of Adeyinka Samuel, the NFF has taken bold steps to ensure that Nigeria becomes a force to reckon with in international fencing while fostering local participation and development. Through strategic […]
1 week ago
Football in Nigeria is more than just a sport—it’s a passion that pulses through every street corner, uniting people across divides. This December, that passion takes on a thrilling new dimension with the launch of the Lagos Liga, a private football league that seems interested in rewriting the playbook. Forget the conventional 11-a-side matches that […]
4 weeks ago
It’s the season of first times for Nigeria’s Super Eagles: For the first time since 2006, they’ll not play in the FIFA World Cup. And for the first time since 2010, they’ll not play Argentina in the Mundial’s group stage, a matchup both countries’ fans have since accepted as a quadrennial ritual – they’ve played […]
3 years ago
While Nigeria failed to qualify for the World Cup which will take place in Qatar at the end of the year, Nigerian popstar, Davido can expect to make the journey to Qatar in VIP fashion with a feature on Hayya Hayya off the World Cup Official Soundtrack! The song is the first in a selection of […]
3 years ago
For many Nigerians, football goes beyond watching live matches; it’s a lifestyle for passionate fans. From buying expensive customized jerseys, playing FIFA, gathering at beer parlours to watch and argue about their favourite players to actually playing in streets, paths or fields, Nigerians are some of the most passionate football fans you will ever know. […]
3 years ago
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a North American professional basketball league with about 30 teams. As the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world, the NBA has players from various countries including Nigeria. From Chimezie Metu to Giannis Antetokounmpo, here are five Nigerian basketballers killing it in the NBA: Chimezie Metu Born in […]
3 years ago
The ongoing 2021 African Cup of Nations has been filled with fascinating moments from unexpected goals, surprising losses to Covid-related issues that make this year’s tournament one for the history books. From Nigeria’s shocking loss to the referee who prematurely ended a game twice, let’s take a look at some of the interesting AFCON moments […]
3 years ago
After a great run at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeria is out as the Super Eagles suffered a shock defeat to Tunisia in the first round of the knockout stages. The hurt from this match has reopened the proverbial ‘wound’ that fans often sustain from football losses. We reached out to […]
3 years ago
For millennials, thrifted, vintage, retro, and upcycled fashion pieces are the affordable, eco-friendly equivalent to Dior and other luxury designer brands. The beauty of upcycling vintage fashion is that it’s universal and can be applied to just about any piece of clothing, whether it’s a pair of your Mum’s old go-go boots from the ’60s […]
3 years ago
Basketball is one sport that has transformed lives all over the world and to this course, Walt Disney Studios is working on a biopic with Nigerian director, Akin Omotoso. Titled Rise, the movie takes viewers through the life, career and family of award-winning Greek/Nigerian basketball star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Through the biopic, you get to see […]
3 years ago
