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Nigeria and Egypt begin their ITTF World Championships campaign with wins as Quadri Aruna powers a tense opening victory.

From Onyeka’s stunning strike to Osimhen’s derby goal, Nigerian players made big impacts across Europe and beyond in an action-packed weekend.

African women are making bold moves in the WNBA, with key signings, training camp deals and standout draft picks signalling a powerful new era.

Nigerian players delivered standout performances across Europe, with Kelechi Iheanacho ending his six-month goal drought for Celtic, while Paul Onuachu and Frank Onyeka continued their fine form. From Turkey to England, Super Eagles stars played decisive roles for their clubs.

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Chiamaka Nnadozie announced herself in the Women’s Super League with a brilliant debut for Brighton. The Super Falcons goalkeeper kept a clean sheet, made four big saves, and scooped the MVP award in a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa. A commanding performance that proves why she’s one of Africa’s finest shot-stoppers.

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has sealed a permanent move to Saudi Women’s Premier League giants Al-Hilal, marking yet another milestone in her illustrious career.

Victor Boniface to AC Milan: Medicals Scheduled After Loan Agreement
Snippet: Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set for AC Milan medicals after Milan agreed a €5m loan with Bayer Leverkusen, including a €24m buy option.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken a groundbreaking step by appointing Sékou Chelle, a former Mali national team coach, as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The decision, announced on January 7, 2025, makes Chelle the first non-Nigerian African to manage Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team.

In a significant announcement by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) in collaboration with the Federal Sports Ministry, Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, has been named Nigeria’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The ceremony, set to take place on the River Seine on Friday, July 26, 2024, will mark the official start of the much-anticipated Games.