Nigeria’s U-19 women’s basketball team, the Junior Tigress, made history on Saturday, July 12, 2025, claiming their first-ever win at the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup with a stunning 93–88 victory over China in Switzerland. Led by head coach Juliana Negedu Akhere, the Nigerian girls battled back from a halftime deficit to outscore China … Read more
Achraf Hakimi etched his name deeper into African football history on Saturday night as the Moroccan right-back helped Paris Saint-Germain secure their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, scoring in their 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan. In doing so, he earned his second winners’ medal, becoming one of only a select few African players to win … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged past Jamaica 5–4 on penalties to win the 2025 Unity Cup at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, reclaiming the title they lifted 21 years ago. After a thrilling 2–2 draw in regulation time, the match went to penalties, as Christantus Uche converted the decisive spot-kick to seal victory for Nigeria. The shootout … Read more
As the curtains closed on another thrilling European league season, African players again left their mark. From record-setting goals to season-defining contributions, these standouts lit up the final weekend of action. Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth – Ghana) Antoine Semenyo wrapped up an impressive Premier League season in style, scoring both goals in Bournemouth’s 2–0 win over … Read more
African players are lighting up pitches across Europe, and this series is dedicated to showcasing their brilliance. From title wins to personal record-breaking feats, here are the players who made the biggest impact this past week: Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) It’s been a week to remember for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who inspired Galatasaray to a … Read more
Music and sports might live in different worlds, but the two often collide in the most powerful ways. Whether it’s the adrenaline, the fanfare, or the shared need to entertain, their paths cross more frequently than ever. In Nigeria, the intersection of music and sports is becoming common and defining culture. The Nigerian music scene … Read more
African players are lighting up pitches across Europe, and this series is dedicated to showcasing their brilliance. From FA Cup semi-final heroics to record-breaking feats, here are the players who made the biggest impact this past week: Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) The FA Cup semi-final saw Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa, and amidst a … Read more
African players are lighting up pitches across Europe, and this series is dedicated to celebrating their standout performances. From a record-setting hat-trick to season-high goal contributions, here are the players who made a difference this past week. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) Borussia Dortmund may have exited the Champions League with a 5-3 aggregate loss, but … Read more
The UEFA Champions League has reached its quarter-final stage, with eight teams battling for the most coveted prize in European club football. From an African perspective, five standout players remain in the competition, each with the potential to play a key role in guiding their team to the next round. Here’s a quick look at … Read more
African players are lighting up pitches across Europe, and this series is dedicated to celebrating their standout performances. From record-setting goals to clutch assists, here are the players who made a difference this past weekend. Alex Iwobi (Fulham) A spanner was thrown in Liverpool’s title chase, and at the heart of it all was Alex … Read more