Category: Sports

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has released the starting lineup of players to prosecute the much anticipated World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. Naija News reports Chelle named Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen to lead the team’s attack in the crucial World Cup game. The duo will be supported by Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze on […]

The post Eric Chelle Releases Super Eagles Starting XI Against Rwanda appeared first on Naija News.

Boxing has returned to the Olympics after IOC granted provisional recognition to World Boxing, confirming participation for 2028

The post Boxing Secures Place in 2028 Olympics After Provisional Recognition by IOC appeared first on Arise News.

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has declared that the objective of the team is to secure the three maximum points in the World Cup qualifier match against Rwanda on Friday. The Nigerian captain made the declaration in a chat with newsmen on Wednesday, where he maintained that victory for his side is non-negotiable. According to […]

The post Troost-Ekong Reveals Super Eagles’ Objective In Clash Against Rwanda appeared first on Naija News.

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen is still among the top scorers in the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League (UEL) following the thrilling conclusion of the Round of 16 second-leg fixtures that took place on Thursday night. Note that Osimhen and his team, Galatasaray, were knocked out of the Europa League in the playoffs round, […]

The post 2024-2025 Europa League Top Scorers After Round Of 16 appeared first on Naija News.

The quarter-final fixtures for this season’s UEFA Europa League have been officially confirmed, following the thrilling completion of the Round of 16 matches held on Thursday night, March 13. In an impressive display at Old Trafford, Manchester United triumphed over a determined Real Sociedad, defeating the visitors 3-1 in a Europa League match marked by […]

The post Europa League Quarter-final Fixtures: Man United, Spurs Continue Charge For Title appeared first on Naija News.

Manchester United has confirmed plans to leave Old Trafford after 115 years, set to build a 100,000-seat football stadium.

The post Man United to Leave Old Trafford After 115 Years, Plan £7.3bn 100,000-Seat Stadium Project appeared first on Arise News.

Unbeaten Nigerian boxing sensation, Idris Gbadamosi, has been chosen to represent Nigeria in a groundbreaking event—the first-ever Boxing World Cup—set to take place in Saudi Arabia this coming April. Idris Gbadamosi, a fierce knockout artist, boasts an immaculate professional record of 7 wins, 0 losses, and an impressive six knockouts. He will compete in the […]

The post Unbeaten Boxer, Idris Gbadamosi To Represent Nigeria In First-ever Boxing World Cup appeared first on Naija News.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged to transform sports into a platform for job creation, wealth generation, and athlete empowerment.

The post Governor Oyebanji Pledges to Transform Sports into Job Creation, Wealth Generation Tool in Ekiti appeared first on Arise News.

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen remains one of the highest goalscorers in the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League following the end of the Round of 16 first-leg fixtures on Thursday, March 6. Leading the pack is Olympiacos striker Ayoub El Kaabi, who maintains a commanding presence at the top of the scoring chart with […]

The post Europa League: Osimhen Still Remain Among Top Scorers After Round 16 First Leg appeared first on Naija News.