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5 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 […]
3 weeks ago
Many Nigerians who hold a deep love and skill for basketball have seen their passion rendered insignificant due to the absence of essential opportunities for its development. The story of a typical player in Nigeria goes thus; a child discovers their skill for the game as early as high school, they participate in school teams, […]
1 year ago
by Promise Eze Emmanuel Eze dreamed of becoming a professional footballer in Nigeria. To achieve this, he set to work, training hard and hoping to have his break. He wanted to make it at home but home threw many disappointments his way. Facing a troubled football system with multiple corruption allegations, Eze took his talents […]
1 year ago
NBA Africa today announced that the second edition of “NBA Meets Art” – an invite-only evening reception bringing together industry leaders from fashion, music, art, business, and sports, curated to celebrate the game of basketball through the lens of Nigerian art and culture – will be held in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, Nov. 4. For […]
1 year ago
Numerous local rivalries that have endured for years on are held in high regard by fans all across the world. In England, the Merseyside Derby has sparked fierce competition between Liverpool and Everton since 1962. In Italy, the Milan Derby has seen Inter Milan and AC Milan lock horns since 1902.And in Spain, the El […]
1 year ago
Akon, the renowned global music star, is set to host the final draw of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The draws take place today, Thursday, 12th of October 2023 at the Parc Des Expositions in Abidjan. Akon, who hails from Senegal, is not only known for his chart-topping hits […]
1 year ago
Shortly before the second international break of the European League season, a handful of Super Eagles players played pivotal roles in their clubs’ weekend victories. Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, with a goal and an assist, spearheaded their team’s attack, while Victor Boniface continued to set the German Bundesliga ablaze with his remarkable goal-scoring prowess. […]
1 year ago
From the resounding conductor noises echoing through Onikan to the diligent fishermen meticulously drying their nets after a long day of fishing in Yenegoa’s flood waters, Nigeria Premier Football League fans welcomed the return of another season with a lot of cheer on the 30th of September, 2023. The NPFL has rekindled the spirit of […]
1 year ago
From the heart of Ikenne, Remo Stars have risen as a beacon of Ogun State’s football prowess, proudly representing the state in the Nigeria Premier Football League for over five seasons. In their wake, they’ve brought a dynamic blend of football branding and exhilarating gameplay that has disrupted the established order of traditional club football […]
1 year ago
