Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable ten-year journey with the Super Eagles. ‎In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram on Thursday, the defender expressed deep appreciation for the honour of wearing the national colours. ‎ He described representing Nigeria as “the greatest privilege” of his career and said that although his playing days for the country have ended, his support will remain unwavering as he embraces a new chapter. ‎Reflecting on his beginnings, Troost-Ekong revisited the moment his international career began, paraphrasing the impact of the late Stephen Keshi:…

American-born Nigerian guard Ikechukwu Nwamu has attributed the team’s early difficulties in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers to inadequate preparation and a lack of on-court cohesion. ‎Ranked eighth in Africa by FIBA, the D’Tigers find themselves in a challenging position in Group C, managing only one win in three games. ‎Their campaign opened with an 88–78 overtime loss to hosts Tunisia, followed by a disappointing 69–55 defeat to Guinea, marking Guinea’s first-ever victory over Nigeria. Their lone triumph came in a hard-fought 75–69 overtime win against Rwanda. ‎Nwamu admitted that many of Nigeria’s three-point attempts were forced, stemming from…

FIFA has announced an impressive slate of global entertainers set to light up the stage at the 2026 World Cup final draw. ‎The event, scheduled for tomorrow at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, is expected to captivate millions of viewers worldwide. ‎The programme will be led by an all-star trio: supermodel and Emmy-winning television figure Heidi Klum; renowned comedian and actor Kevin Hart; and actor-producer Danny Ramirez, who will bring his signature charm and Hollywood sparkle to this highly anticipated milestone on the road to 2026. ‎Klum, returning to the World Cup final…

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