Mmenyeneabasi Akpan, Author at The Athletic NG

Nigeria face Portugal in a key friendly in Lisbon as both teams prepare for major continental tournaments. Here's what's at stake.

‘We deserve an apology’ – NSC DG disputes Ajibade over Super Falcons WAFCON unpaid bonus claim

National Sports Commission (NSC) has denied claims by Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade that players are yet to receive their WAFCON bonuses....

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Nigerian Players Abroad

Lookman transfer row deepens as Atalanta boss Juric breaks silence

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has expressed disappointment over the ongoing transfer standoff involving Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, describing the situation as...

Hull City have signed Nigerian forward David Akintola from Turkish side Çaykur Rizespor, following in the footsteps of Aluko and Akpom.

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Akintola joins Hull City, following in footsteps of Aluko and Akpom

Hull City have signed Nigerian forward David Akintola on a two-year deal, making him the latest African player to represent the Tigers...

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Nigerian Players Abroad

Osimhen returns as Galatasaray ease past Fatih Karagümrük

Victor Osimhen made his second debut for Galatasaray as the Turkish champions recorded a 3-0 home victory over newly-promoted Fatih Karagümrük in...

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Super Eagles

‘I sink with him’: Ogunmodede defends Chelle before CHAN farewell

Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, says he will not join calls to criticise head coach Eric Chelle despite the team’s disastrous...

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Nigerian Players Abroad

PSG agree deal to sign Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain(PSG) in one of the most high-profile transfers of the...

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Basketball

D’Tigers crush Tunisia to reach Afrobasket quarter-finals

Nigeria’s D’Tigers booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket with a resounding 87-66 win over defending champions Tunisia...