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Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles began their African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in Zanzibar on Tuesday. The breakthrough came late in the second half after a rare defensive lapse saw goalkeeper Lawal Mustapha drawn off his line. The Teranga Lions seized the moment, converting their only real opportunity of the game with just 15 minutes left on the clock. It was a tightly contested battle at the Amaan Stadium, with both sides matching each other for intensity and physicality. Nigeria dominated possession for long spells and pushed forward…

As the countdown to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign winds down, anticipation is rising. Once again, we’ve handpicked eight players we can’t wait to watch this season, names that promise drama, flair, and maybe even a few surprises. Last year’s list had its hits and misses. Jurriën Timber and Adam Wharton impressed, while Christopher Nkunku battled injuries and Leif Davis saw relegation. This time, we’re back with a fresh lineup, focusing less on the usual suspects like Erling Haaland or Bukayo Saka, and more on intriguing talents you might not expect. So, settle in. Here are eight players we’re watching…

After the Super Falcons’ WAFCON triumph, attention turns to the CHAN Eagles. Nigeria’s home-based squad open their campaign against defending champions Senegal — a stern Group B opener that could define their tournament. System SetupNigeria, under Franco-Malian coach Eric Chelle, have drilled primarily in a 4-2-3-1, with fluid switches to 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 depending on the tempo. The tactical idea is clear: build from a compact double pivot, control transitions, and press high from the front. Defensive StructureBack four likely includes Steven Mayo and Leonard Ngenge at center-back, with Sodiq Ismaila and Junior Nduka offering overlapping width. Expect a mid-to-high…

João Palhinha could be on his way back to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly closing in on a season-long loan deal for the Bayern Munich midfielder. But while his ball-winning credentials are beyond doubt questions remain over whether his passing game fits Thomas Frank’s plans. It was a historic North London Derby in Hong Kong on Thursday the first ever played outside the UK and Spurs edged Arsenal 1 to 0 in a hard-fought friendly. While only a preseason fixture the match had added subplots not least Frank’s first derby win as Tottenham boss. There was also an…

D’Tigress Make History with Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title Nigeria’s D’Tigress have made African basketball history after clinching their fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women’s title. No other country on the continent has ever achieved that. In Sunday’s final in Kigali, the Nigerian ladies defeated Mali 78 to 64 to win their seventh AfroBasket trophy overall. The victory also extended D’Tigress’ unbeaten run in the competition to 29 games. They haven’t lost a single match at the AfroBasket since 2015. Just like their earlier games in the tournament, the team got off to a slow start. But they quickly found their rhythm, matching…

French prosecutors have requested that Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi stand trial over allegations of rape dating back to 2023. The Moroccan international, who denies the accusation, could be heading to a criminal court if the investigating judge approves the move. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office confirmed on Friday that it had asked the judge in charge to refer the case to trial. “It is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the framework of his order,” the statement read. Hakimi, 26, recently played a crucial role in PSG’s historic UEFA Champions League triumph, scoring the opening…

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has officially announced that he will leave the club this summer, bringing to an end a remarkable ten-year journey that transformed him from a promising Bundesliga winger into one of the Premier League’s most adored and consistent stars. In a heartfelt press conference held in Seoul, South Korea, where Tottenham are currently on their pre-season tour, the 33-year-old stood before a crowd of journalists and supporters with tears in his eyes as he broke the news many had feared but expected. The announcement marks the end of an era not just for Spurs but for…

Reports suggest Manchester United are hoping to sign Benjamin Sesko this summer. We take a look at his promising numbers and the all-round threat he could bring to Old Trafford. It probably shouldn’t be all that much of a surprise that Benjamin Sesko has attracted so much attention from England this summer. Nearly two metres tall, lightning quick and possessing a thunderbolt of a shot, he looks a lot like the perfect Premier League striker. Watching him in action, it would seem that adjusting to the physical challenge that comes with playing in England’s top flight should not be too…

Johnny Cardoso fills a spot in Atlético Madrid’s midfield that Diego Simeone has been trying to solve for five years. Johnny Cardoso isn’t the kind of player you build a strategy around. But without someone like him, your options narrow fast. Diego Simeone has learned that the hard way through the years. Director of Football Carlos Bucero has gone full reboot mode this summer and addressed a number of problem positions for Simeone. This time last year, we wrote about Atlético’s all-in summer as they looked to rebuild their squad for the first time in several years. There were big…

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has lavished a whopping ₦70 million on seven proud daughters of the state who played vital roles in Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The reception, held at the Government House in Owerri, was organized to celebrate and honour these exceptional athletes who hoisted the Nigerian flag high and played pivotal roles in securing the Super Falcons’ dramatic 3-2 triumph over host nation Morocco in the tournament’s final. Each of the six players of Imo origin—Chiamaka Nnadozie, Jennifer Echegini, Osinachi Ohale, Oluchi Oluehi, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and Michelle Alozie—received…