Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

 FIBA Africa Zone 3 President and Nigeria Basketball Federation board member, Colonel Sam Amedu, has delivered a frank and sobering verdict on the state of Nigerian basketball, admitting that the federation has failed the nation by consistently failing to run a proper, full-season domestic league. Amedu condemned the federation’s dependence on hastily assembled, abridged league formats, describing them as damaging to players, coaches, officials, and clubs nationwide. “We have failed the nation in recent years. The constant abridged formats are unacceptable. Nigerian basketball deserves a full league campaign, not improvised competitions,” he said. Read more:Nwamu: Why DTigers stumbled in 2027…

Unai Emery returned to Basel’s St Jakob-Park on Wednesday with a sense of nostalgia. It was on this turf that he lifted his third Europa League title with Sevilla in 2016, defeating Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool 3–1. While the memories are cherished, the Aston Villa manager insists his focus is firmly on building something new. “This competition is very special for me. We won here, it was a fantastic day and a fantastic memory. But now I want to create a new moment, a new era with Aston Villa,” Emery said. A proven specialist in the Europa League, Emery added a…

‎Following the woeful performance of Real Madrid Xabi Alonso’s job hangs imbalance has reports from Marca suggest that Real Madrid’s directors have already discussed possible successors, with Zinedine Zidane viewed as the leading candidate and Jürgen Klopp mentioned as a more complicated alternative due to his sabbatical. ‎Despite the club remaining silent publicly on Xabi Alonso’s job status, Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Manchester City is expected to heavily influence how the rest of the season unfolds. ‎Tension inside the dressing room is believed to be one of the main issues, as several of Alonso’s recent selection choices have reportedly…

The highly anticipated pre-tournament friendly between Nigeria and Egypt has been shifted to a new date due to a fresh directive from FIFA. 

Following Mohamed Salah’s strong public remarks, former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has said the Liverpool star is harming his own legacy at the club. ‎According to New Daily Prime, Salah had voiced frustration over his limited playing time after being left out for more than three straight matches. ‎Speaking on BBC Sport, Rooney insisted that Liverpool manager Arne Slot must assert his authority by leaving the Egyptian forward out of both Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan and next Saturday’s Premier League match at home to Brighton. ‎“Arne Slot needs to stand firm and tell him, ‘You’re not travelling…

Atalanta manager Raffaele Palladino has acknowledged the difficulty of coping without Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, stressing how crucial the winger has been in recent weeks. ‎Lookman, who has now scored in back-to-back matches for the first time this campaign, played a key role in Atalanta’s 2–0 win over Fiorentina, continuing his impressive resurgence under Palladino’s guidance. ‎Speaking after Atalanta’s 3–1 Serie A loss to Verona, the coach admitted that losing both Lookman and Ivorian defender Odilon Kossounou will be a significant challenge. However, he expressed optimism with the return of Sead Kolašinac…

After being left out of Liverpool’s starting lineup for more than three consecutive matches, forward Mohamed Salah has openly expressed his disappointment about his recent lack of minutes. ‎The Egyptian star suggested that someone within the club is trying to make him carry the blame for the team’s recent struggles. ‎Salah did not feature at all in Saturday’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United the third match in a row in which he remained on the bench. Read Also: Salahs form and Van Dijk’s future fuel Liverpools title push  ‎According to a statement shared on X by Fabrizio Romano, Salah…

The Journey to the world cup begin as Washington, D.C. hosted the official draw for the 12 groups of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will unfold across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. ‎This edition marks a historic milestone as the first World Cup to feature 48 participating nations, expanding the competition and promising even greater excitement. ‎The draw delivered several compelling groupings. Reigning champions Brazil will meet Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti in Group C. ‎England found itself placed in Group L alongside Croatia, Panama, and Ghana, setting up a potentially thrilling matchup…

Following Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong’s announcement of his retirement from international football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) praised him for concluding a decade-long career with Nigeria. ‎ The 32-year-old defender shared the decision in an emotional video on social media, reflecting on his time representing his country. ‎The Confederation of African Football acknowledged his outstanding career, highlighting that William Troost-Ekong remains a legend: “Legends remain, in their time and long after it. William Troost-Ekong. It’s been a pleasure, captain,” it wrote ‎Teammates have also praised the defender’s influence. Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers called him a “Legend,” Nottingham Forest’s…

As the transfer window approaches, Victor Osimhen’s prospects appear to be improving, with Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh revealing that Real Madrid have a genuine interest in signing the Nigerian striker.  ‎Although Oliseh declined to reveal the source of his information, he insisted the interest is real. ‎Osimhen has remained one of Europe’s most coveted forwards since guiding Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2022/23 campaign. ‎Following a lengthy and complex transfer saga, he eventually completed a permanent switch to Galatasaray in the summer of 2025 after spending the previous season on loan. ‎Speaking on the Global Football…