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Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), securing a dramatic 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco in a thrilling final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat on Sunday, Bold Sports reports.

A tense encounter saw the contest pushed into extra time after Édouard Mendy produced a crucial last-minute penalty save, keeping the match goalless. Minutes into the additional period, Pape Gueye struck the winning goal, sealing the Teranga Lions’ second continental crown.

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The Super Eagles are through to the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after securing a dominant 2-0 win over Algeria in their quarterfinal clash on Saturday, setting up a huge encounter against hosts Morocco, Bold Sports reports.

Eric Chelle’s side delivered a commanding display, with striker Victor Osimhen setting the tone by opening the scoring minutes into the second half before turning provider for Akor Adams to seal the win, as Nigeria maintained their perfect run in the tournament.

The Super Eagles started the game positively and had a very early chance to go ahead but Semi Ajayi’s header went over the bar. Few minutes later, Lookman’s corner met the head of Osimhen, but his effort also went wide before Onyeka’s goal-bound shot was blocked as Nigeria continued a brilliant spell of possession in the first 10 minutes.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/afcon-2025-dominant-super-eagles-outclass-algeria-2-0-set-up-semifinal-clash-against-morocco/

World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident on Tuesday in Makun, Ogun State.

Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred along a busy section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The vehicle conveying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with registration number KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated.

Following reports of the crash, fans took to social media to express concern for the boxer and to offer condolences to the families of the deceased. Local authorities have commenced investigations to determine the cause of the collision.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/anthony-joshua-involved-in-road-accident-two-die/

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will transition from its current biennial format to a quadrennial event, starting from 2028, according to Bold Sports.

Motsepe announced on Saturday during a press conference held in Morocco on the eve of the 2025 AFCON. The CAF president also unveiled plans for the introduction of an African Nations League, modelled after its European counterpart.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/afcon-to-hold-every-four-years-from-2028-caf-president-motsepe/

The Super Eagles suffered a narrow 2–1 defeat to the Pharaohs of Egypt in their pre-AFCON friendly played at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday, Bold Sports reports.

Head coach Eric Chelle rang the changes in his starting lineup for the clash, and his decision to leave out several regular starters saw Nigeria struggle to impose themselves in the opening exchanges, with the Super Eagles failing to trouble Egypt for much of the first half seriously.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/super-eagles-suffer-2-1-loss-to-egypt-in-pre-afcon-friendly/

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been given a 7.3% probability of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and a 14.77% chance of reaching the final, according to British sports analytics company Opta.

Opta arrived at these projections using its supercomputers, which estimate the probability of each match outcome, win, draw, or loss, by combining betting market odds with the Opta Power Rankings. These rankings are informed by both historical data and recent team performances.

The projections place Nigeria as the fifth most likely team to lift the trophy, behind hosts Morocco (19.1%), Egypt (12.4%), Senegal (12.3%), and Algeria (12%). Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire are ranked seventh with a 6.7% chance, just behind Tunisia in sixth place on 6.8%.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/super-eagles-ranked-5th-favourites-for-afcon-2025-title/

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named striker Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a final list of 28 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco (AFCON 2025), Bold Sports reports.

Chelle had released a provisional 55-man list last week, but with the tournament now only a few days away, the coach has cut the squad down to the required final size.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/afcon-2025-chelle-names-osimhen-ndidi-nwabali-25-others-in-final-super-eagles-squad/

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football after a decade of service, confirming he will not feature in Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco later this month, Bold Sports reports.

Troost-Ekong announced on his social media pages on Thursday, stating that it had been an honour to represent Nigeria and create unforgettable memories with the national team.

“HONOURED. GRATEFUL. FOREVER A SUPER EAGLE,” the former Watford and Udinese centre-back wrote.

[b]Read full story here: [/b]https://boldsportsng.com/troost-ekong-retires-from-international-football-at-32/

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was named Man of the Match after a brilliant performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, inspiring Fulham to a 2–1 victory and providing a key assist in the encounter.

The Nigeria international made his first start for the Cottagers on Saturday night after previously making five substitute appearances. His impressive showing – including an assist in last week’s 1–0 win over Sunderland – earned him a spot in the starting XI, and he justified that decision immediately.

Chukwueze set up Kenny Tete for the opener in the 4th minute, taking his tally to three assists in six matches. Harry Wilson doubled Fulham’s lead just two minutes later.

The winger came close to scoring twice: first hitting the woodwork in the 10th minute before failing to convert a one-on-one chance in the 25th minute that would have given Fulham a commanding lead.

Read full story: https://boldsportsng.com/tottenham-vs-fulham-chukwueze-named-man-of-the-match-in-fulhams-2-1-win/

D’Tigers opened their Window 1 campaign of the FIBA 2027 World Cup Qualifiers with an 88–78 overtime loss to hosts Tunisia at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès on Thursday, Bold Sports reports.

Despite having less than 48 hours of training, D’Tigers started brightly, edging Tunisia 15–12 in a low-scoring first quarter. The hosts responded strongly in the second quarter, outscoring Nigeria 23–17 to take a 35–32 lead into halftime.

Nigeria regained momentum in the third quarter, finishing the period 21–18 to tie the game at 53–53. The Nigerians then opened the fourth quarter with four quick points to take the lead, but Tunisia clawed their way back into the contest with four minutes remaining.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/tunisia-defeat-dtigers-88-78-in-2027-fiba-world-cup-qualifying-opener/

Nigeria’s D’Tigers will be hoping to open their 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (Africa) on a strong note when they face hosts Tunisia today (5 pm) at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès.

All 12 invited players arrived in Tunisia on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s opener and will be targeting a winning start inside the 17,000-capacity arena.

Nigeria are drawn in Group C alongside Tunisia, Rwanda and Guinea. They will aim to finish among the top three teams to secure passage to the second round, where Africa’s final five representatives for the 2027 FIBA World Cup will emerge.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigers-begin-2027-fiba-world-cup-qualifiers-against-tunisia-today/

Lagos Legends have been crowned champions of the NBBF Nigeria Premier Basketball League after defeating Rivers Hoopers 74–72 in a pulsating Final Four showdown in Port Harcourt, ending the KingsMen’s bid for a historic three-peat.

With the victory, the Legends also earned the right to represent Nigeria at the prestigious Basketball Africa League (BAL) in 2026.

The game was intense from tip-off, with both teams coming out firing and battling for every point and possession. The Legends struck first with a three-pointer, but the Hoopers clawed back to take the opening quarter 20–19.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/lagos-legends-edge-rivers-hoopers-74-72-to-win-nbbf-premier-league-title/

Super Falcons have missed out on Real Sociedad Femenino forward Edna Imade after the 25-year-old chose to represent Spain at the senior level, Bold Sports reports.

Imade has been named in Spain’s 25-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League doubleheader against Germany on November 28 and December 2. Her inclusion effectively ends any prospect of her featuring for Nigeria after years of speculation and discussions involving her family.

Born in Morocco in 2000 to Nigerian parents who were migrating to Europe from Benin City via the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean, Imade remained eligible for both Nigerian and Spanish citizenship. Imade is on loan at Real Sociedad from Bayern Munich.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/edna-imade-picks-spain-over-nigeria-named-in-la-rojas-nations-league-squad/

Despite failing to secure the African World Cup Qualifying Play-off ticket after losing 4–3 on penalties to DR Congo on Sunday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up three places to 38th in the latest FIFA Rankings, Bold Sports reports.

World football governing body FIFA released the updated rankings on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the latest round of qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The window saw teams either book direct qualification or secure places in the intercontinental play-offs.

The Super Eagles were ranked 41st in the world as of October 2025 and fifth in Africa.

According to FIFA, a total of 149 matches, including 79 friendly games, were played since the previous rankings update, contributing to the latest changes on the global table.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/super-eagles-rise-to-38th-in-latest-fifa-rankings-despite-play-off-defeat/

The Super Eagles’ preparations for their all-important CAF World Cup playoff clash against Gabon is finally back on track after a resolution was reached between the players and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over unpaid bonuses.

The Nigerian team had boycotted training on Tuesday in protest over outstanding payments, sparking widespread concern among supporters who criticised the NFF for poor management ahead of such a crucial encounter.

However, according to sports journalist MikeThePundit, the Super Eagles regrouped for a video session at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and full training is now scheduled for 5 p.m. at their base in Rabat, Morocco.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/super-eagles-set-to-return-to-training-after-reaching-resolution-with-nff/

Players and officials of the Super Falcons returned to Nigeria on Saturday following their 2-0 victory over Benin in the first leg of the second-round 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier held in Lomé, Togo.

Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo secured the win for Nigeria, giving the team a comfortable two-goal advantage ahead of the return leg scheduled for Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.

The team arrived in Lagos on Saturday evening before proceeding to Abeokuta, where they are expected to hold their first training session on Sunday.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/super-falcons-return-home-after-2-0-win-over-benin-in-wafcon-qualifier/

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has passed a vote of confidence in Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, saying the Franco-Malian has justified his appointment and shown Nigerians why he deserves the job.

Chelle was appointed as head coach of the Super Eagles in January 2025, a decision that initially drew criticism from many Nigerians who questioned both his coaching pedigree and the NFF’s rationale for hiring a coach whose previous team failed to go beyond the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.

Upon his appointment, Chelle was tasked with reviving Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes after the team failed to win any of their first four matches.

With six games left, the former Mali coach led the Eagles to four victories and two draws, a strong run that, while not enough to top the group and secure automatic qualification, was sufficient to earn Nigeria a spot in the playoffs.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/eric-chelle-has-justified-appointment-as-super-eagles-coach-says-nff-president/

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a vital 2–1 victory over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, on Friday night to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive, Bold Sports reports.

The Super Eagles started the game with intent, pressing high and looking to grab an early goal. However, Lesotho’s disciplined and compact defense held firm, frustrating the Nigerian attack and keeping the scoreline goalless in the opening exchanges.

Despite dominating possession, Nigeria struggled to create clear-cut chances. Lesotho occasionally threatened on the counter, but the Super Eagles’ backline remained composed, while goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali had little to do in the first half.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/super-eagles-edge-lesotho-2-1-to-keep-world-cup-hopes-alive/

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he was pressured into joining Napoli in the summer of 2020 from Ligue 1 side Lille, despite his initial reluctance.

Osimhen made the switch to Napoli in 2020 for €75 million, becoming Africa’s second most expensive player at the time, behind Ivory Coast’s Nicolas Pépé, who had moved to Arsenal a season earlier.

The €75m fee has long been the subject of scrutiny in Italy, with allegations that the deal was inflated. Although Napoli were eventually cleared of wrongdoing and the sporting investigation dropped, Italian financial authorities continue to probe the controversial transfer.

Recently released documents include excerpts from Osimhen’s testimony, where the forward admitted he never wanted to leave Lille at the time, as he was focused on his father’s failing health.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/osimhen-i-was-pressured-into-joining-napoli-against-my-wish/

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have advanced to the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca on Monday, Bold Sports reports.

The Flying Eagles went into the game knowing that defeat could end their campaign, and after falling behind early in the second half, they showed character and resilience to fight back and secure a vital point that sealed their passage to the knockout stage.

Colombia took the lead in the 51st minute through Kener Gonzalez, who finished off a well-worked team move to put the South Americans in front. After the goal, Nigeria came close to equalising on several occasions, with Sani Suleiman striking the bar and Tahir Maigana hitting the post as the Flying Eagles piled on the pressure.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/u-20-world-cup-flying-eagles-advance-to-round-of-16-after-draw-with-colombia/

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has called up FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi and Crystal Palace midfielder Chrisantus Uche as replacements for Werder Bremen’s Felix Agu and Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers ahead of Nigeria’s decisive final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin.

The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the changes on Saturday, with players expected to begin reporting to camp in Polokwane, South Africa, from Monday.

The Super Eagles face Lesotho first at the Peter Mokaba Stadium before hosting Benin in what could define their qualification hopes.

Full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/zaidu-uche-replace-injured-dessers-agu-in-super-eagles-world-cup-qualifying-squad/

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic, Bold Sports reports.

First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali headlines the list of goalkeepers, joined by Amas Obasogie and Abebayo Adeleye. In defense, captain William Troost-Ekong leads the line alongside Semi Ajayi, who returns to the squad, while Felix Agu, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and youngster Benjamin Frederick complete the defensive options.

In midfield, in-form Fulham star Alex Iwobi is included, while Alhassan Yusuf makes a return. Wilfred Ndidi, who recently returned to action after an injury against South Africa, has been named in the squad, alongside Brentford’s Frank Onyeka.

Up front, Olakunle Olusegun and Terem Moffi return to international duty, while Sevilla striker Akor Adams earns his first-ever senior call-up. They join an attack brimming with firepower that includes Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, and Cyriel Dessers.

Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/chelle-names-23-man-squad-for-super-eagles-crucial-world-cup-qualifiers-against-lesotho-benin/

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel produced an impressive performance on Friday at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, breaking the national record in the men’s 400 metres hurdles final despite narrowly missing out on a medal.

The 22-year-old ran a blistering 47.11 seconds to finish fourth, shaving over two-tenths off his previous season’s best and setting a new Nigerian benchmark in the event. Although he fell just short of the podium, his run confirmed his place among the world’s elite.

The gold medal went to American Rai Benjamin, who stormed to victory in a season’s best 46.52 seconds. Brazil’s Alison dos Santos followed in 46.84 seconds to claim silver, while Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba took bronze with a season’s best of 47.06. Nathaniel crossed just behind Samba, missing the medal spots by fractions of a second.


Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/2025-world-championships-nathaniel-breaks-national-record-finishes-fourth-in-400m-hurdles-final/

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 World Championships, marking her first podium finish since her historic world title in 2022.

The world record holder clocked 12.29s to place second behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji who won the race.

Amusan had shown strong form throughout the competition, winning her opening heat in 12.53s before storming to a 12.36s (-0.2) victory in the semifinals.

In the final, she battled a stacked field that included Grace Stark (USA), Masai Russell (USA), Danielle Williams (Jamaica), Ditaji Kambundji (Switzerland), Nadine Visser (Netherlands), Devynne Charlton (Bahamas), and Pia Skrzyszowska (Poland).

Read full story: 2025 World Championships: Amusan wins silver in women's 100m hurdles

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali faces a race against time to be fit for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after suffering an injury during Chippa United’s 1-0 defeat to Richards Bay in the South African Premier Soccer League on Tuesday evening, Bold Sports reports.

The 29-year-old was forced off in the 35th minute after sustaining an injury and had to be stretchered off the pitch. The setback leaves his availability in serious doubt ahead of Nigeria’s decisive fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa next month.

Richards Bay eventually secured victory courtesy of Gabadinho Mhango’s lone goal late in the first half, leaving Chippa United rooted to the bottom of the table with just one draw and three losses from their opening four matches.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/big-blow-for-chelle-as-nwabali-suffers-injury-ahead-of-crucial-world-cup-qualifiers/

French giants Paris Saint-Germain Feminines have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade on a free transfer, following her departure from Atletico Madrid, Bold Sports reports.

The Nigerian forward has committed to a contract running until June 30, 2027 and will link up with her compatriot Jennifer Echegini, who joined the club in 2024.

Ajibade, 25, began her professional career with Robo Queens in the Nigeria Women’s Premier League, where she quickly rose to prominence. Named among the league’s best young talents in 2014, she delivered an outstanding 2017 season, scoring eight goals and helping her side avoid relegation — a feat that earned her the Player of the Season award.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/super-falcons-captain-rasheedat-ajibade-joins-psg-feminines-on-free-transfer/

Rwanda’s head coach, Adel Amrouche, has unveiled a 27-man provisional squad for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe, scheduled for September 6 and 9, Bold Sports reports.

The squad features Zira Futbol Klubu’s defender Ange Mutsinzi and Esperance Sportif de Zarzis striker Innocent Nshuti — both of whom scored against Nigeria in the AFCON qualifiers last November when Rwanda stunned the Super Eagles with a 2-1 victory in Uyo.

Also included are three goalkeepers, led by Kaizer Chiefs’ reliable shot-stopper Ntwari Fiacre, alongside nine defenders, six midfielders, and nine forwards.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/wcq-amrouche-names-27-man-provisional-squad-for-nigeria-zimbabwe-clashes/

Remo Stars coach on his side's 1-1 draw against Rivers United in their season opener at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta


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WNBA franchise Dallas Wings have signed D’Tigress forward Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day hardship contract, effective immediately.

The team announced the signing of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Most Valuable Player on Wednesday. Okonkwo will be available for the Wings’ upcoming games against the Seattle Storm.

“The Dallas Wings have signed forward Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day hardship contract. The two-time FIBA AfroBasket MVP (2023, 2025) will be available for Friday’s game against the Seattle Storm,” the club said in a statement.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/wnba-dallas-wings-sign-amy-okonkwo-on-seven-day-hardship-deal/

Nigeria’s D’Tigers have been eliminated from the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket 2025 after suffering a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in the quarterfinals at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, Angola.

Both teams started strongly, trading baskets early on, with Nigeria edging their West African rivals by a single point at the end of the first quarter, 28-27.

Senegal came out firing in the second quarter, opening with a 6-0 run as Jean-Jacques Boissy and Amar Sylla hit back-to-back three-pointers. From there, they never looked back, outscoring Nigeria 30-18 in the period to take a comfortable 53-42 lead into halftime.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigers-crash-out-of-afrobasket-2025-after-91-75-loss-to-senegal/

Nigeria’s D’Tigers will be aiming to keep their quest for a second continental crown alive when they face Senegal in the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket 2025 at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, Angola, later today.

Unbeaten so far, D’Tigers topped Group B to reach the last eight, while Senegal, who finished second in Group D, advanced via the qualification round after defeating South Sudan 78–65.

Both sides are chasing a place in the semifinals as they look to reclaim their place at the summit of African basketball. Nigeria last lifted the Afrobasket trophy in 2015, while Senegal’s most recent triumph dates back to 1997, when they defeated Nigeria in the final.

Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigers-target-senegal-scalp-in-battle-for-afrobasket-2025-semifinal-spot/

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has provided an update on his fitness after being substituted during Beşiktaş’ 2-1 win over Eyüpspor in their Turkish Super Lig opener on Sunday night.

Ndidi made his debut for the club after joining from English side Leicester City, where he spent nearly nine seasons. The Super Eagles star was taken off in the 70th minute and replaced by Demir Tiknaz after appearing to grimace in pain.

With crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa approaching, concerns quickly arose over the midfielder’s availability. However, the midfielder has moved to calm fears after the match, confirming that it was only a cramp.

Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/its-not-serious-just-cramps-ndidi-allays-injury-fears/