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Stanley Nwabali signs new Chippa deal, named club captain Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been rewarded for his excellence by Chippa United. The Nigeria No.1 has signed a contract extension at the South African Premiership club and has also been appointed the captain. “We are pleased to announce that Stanley Nwabali has signed an improved three-year contract with Chippa United FC,” the club announced on Thursday. “We are incredibly proud of Stanley’s dedication and commitment to the club. His leadership on and off the field has been exemplary, and we believe he is the right person to guide our…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama turned 42 on Thursday. Here he is scoring a penalty for Lille in the UEFA Champions League
D’Tigress reach top 10 in FIBA ranking after historic Olympic outing Nigeria’s D’Tigress have climbed up in the FIBA women’s world ranking after their excellent outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics in August. The African champions made history by becoming the first team from the continent, male or female, to reach the basketball quarter-finals of the Olympics after stunning victories over Australia and Canada in France. They have jumped four places and into the top 10 of the rankings in eighth place. D’Tigress sealed a rookie Group Phase victory, and earned two wins for the first time at the Olympics.…
Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus for €15 Liverpool have completed the signing of Federico Chiesa from Juventus, the English Premier League club confirmed on Thursday. The Italy international joins for €15 million, signing a four-year deal. “Liverpool have reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Federico Chiesa, subject to international clearance,” the club announced on their official website. “The 26-year-old forward has successfully completed a medical and finalised a long-term deal – and is now set to join up with the Reds squad. “Chiesa, who has 51 caps for Italy and was part of their squad for…
Paris Paralympics: Team Nigeria ready for tough table tennis battle Team Nigeria will begin competing the table tennis event of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday, hoping to win some medals. The team has been drawn against tough British and Chinese opponents in the men’s doubles and mixed doubles events. The draw for the doubles and mixed doubles events in para table tennis was held on Monday at the South Paris Arena, where the competition will be held over 10 thrilling days. The draw results promise exciting matchups and the first four days of intense competition, highlighting para table…
Chiney Ogwumike inducted into Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame Nigerian-American basketball star Chiney Ogwumike has been included among the sporting greats of Stanford University to be included in the school’s Hall of Fame. The 32-year-old star played professionally in the WNBA after a stellar college career, featuring for the Connecticut Suns and Los Angeles Sparks. “The Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome 10 former student-athletes later this fall, including four first-ballot standouts,” the school announced on Wednesday. “The Class of 2024 includes Nick Amuchastegui (wrestling), Maya DiRado Andrews (women’s swimming and diving), Annika Dries (women’s water polo), Matt Fuerbringer…
Carabao Cup: Liverpool draw West Ham, City to face Watford, away ties for Ndidi, Aribo Holders Liverpool will open the defence of their trophy with an all-Premier League clash at home to West Ham, while Manchester City will welcome Watford to the Etihad Stadium. The draw was held tonight, with Everton hosting Joe Aribo’s Southampton in the other all-Premier League fixture. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will travel with his Leicester City colleagues to lower league side Wallsall, while Frank Onyeka and Brentford will welcome Leyton Orient. Manchester United will host Barnsley, Arsenal are at home to Bolton Wanderers, and…
Wembley sold out for Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois showdown Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois have sold out Wembley Stadium for their September 21 IBF heavyweight world title clash. Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh revealed that all general admission tickets for the bill, which features a stacked undercard as well as a performance by Liam Gallagher, have now been sold. A limited number of platinum and hospitality tickets remain available. Joshua, who has British and Nigerian nationality, is no stranger to a packed Wembley, having fought there for his landmark win over Wladimir Klitschko as well as his…
US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz survive scare as Swiatek, Osaka advance
Top seed Jannik Sinner left the doping controversy that marred his US Open preparations in the rear view mirror on Wednesday with a largely drama-free start to his campaign while fellow title contender Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after a minor blip.
Labbadia calls up Osimhen, Troost-Ekong, 21 others for AFCON qualifiers Super Eagles new head coach Bruno Labbadia has included Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in his first squad and recalled captain William Troost-Ekong for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda in September. Former Germany and Bayern Munich striker Labbadia was confirmed as Finidi George’s replacement on Tuesday and his first matches in charge are the AFCON qualifiers. Nottingham Forest pair Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi are also back in the Super Eagles squad after missing the World Cup qualifying matches in June. This year’s AFCON…