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 Sports › Afrobasket 2025: Nigeria’s D’tigers Beat Cameroon 70-60, Book Quarterfinal Spot by AndreBold(op): 7:33pm On Aug 17, 2025 |
Nigeria’s D’Tigers sealed a place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket with a hard-fought 70-60 victory over Cameroon in their final Group B clash at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, Angola, on Sunday. Both sides entered the decisive encounter knowing that victory would guarantee top spot in the group and an automatic quarterfinal berth, while defeat would push them into the quarterfinal qualification pathway. It was a cagey opening quarter, but the D’Tigers edged Cameroon by a single point, taking it 28-27. Nigeria, however, turned on the style in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 32-16 to establish a commanding lead. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/afrobasket-2025-nigerias-dtigers-beat-cameroon-101-92-book-quarterfinal-spot/
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| Sports › Ndidi Set For Besiktas Debut Against Eyupspor by AndreBold(op): 9:32am On Aug 17, 2025 |
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is set to make his long-awaited debut for Besiktas in front of the home fans when they face Eyupspor in their Turkish Super Lig season opener on Sunday. Besiktas’ original opening fixture against Kayserispor was postponed due to the tight schedule around their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying games against Irish Premier Division side St Patrick’s Athletic. Ndidi completed a move from English Championship side Leicester City earlier this month, signing a three-year deal with the option of a further year for €8m. The club officially unveiled him on August 7. Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/ndidi-set-for-besiktas-debut-against-eyupspor/
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| Sports › Afrobasket 2025: D’tigers, Cameroon Battle For Automatic Quarterfinal Spot by AndreBold(op): 9:08am On Aug 17, 2025 |
Nigeria’s D’Tigers will be aiming to seal an automatic ticket to the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket 2025 when they face Cameroon in their final Group B game on Sunday at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda, Angola. Tip-off is at 5:30 p.m. (Nigeria time), according to Bold Sports. Both sides remain unbeaten after claiming wins against the same opponents, Tunisia and Madagascar. Nigeria opened their campaign with a 77-59 victory over Madagascar before overpowering Tunisia 87-66 in their second outing. Cameroon, meanwhile, cruised past Tunisia 86-65 in their opener but had to dig deep against Madagascar, edging them 80-77 courtesy of a late basket, setting up a decisive clash with Nigeria. Read full story: https://boldsportsng.com/afrobasket-2025-dtigers-cameroon-battle-for-automatic-quarterfinal-spot/
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| Sports › Afrobasket 2025: D’tigers Beat Defending Champions Tunisia 87–66 In Group B by AndreBold(op): 4:32pm On Aug 15, 2025 |
Nigeria’s D’Tigers earned their second win of the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket 2025 with a commanding 87–66 victory over defending champions Tunisia in their second Group B clash at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, Angola, on Friday evening, Bold Sports reports. The Nigerians came out firing, racing to a 10–0 run within the first three minutes. Although Tunisia fought back, D’Tigers maintained control to close the opening quarter 29–16. The North Africans tightened up in the second quarter, but Nigeria’s offense and defense stayed sharp. A late surge from Tunisia trimmed the gap slightly, yet the first half still ended with the D’Tigers in a comfortable 48–33 lead. The second quarter ended 19-17 in favour of D’Tigers. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigers-dominate-defending-champions-tunisia-87-66-in-group-b-clash/ 1 Like
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| Sports › Afrobasket 2025: D’tigers Target Tunisia Win To Book Quarterfinal Ticket by AndreBold(op): 7:46am On Aug 15, 2025 |
D’Tigers will be aiming to extend their impressive run at the ongoing FIBA Afrobasket 2025 when they face defending champions Tunisia in their second Group B clash at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, Angola, Bold Sports reports. Nigeria opened their campaign in style, cruising to a 77-59 victory over Madagascar, while Cameroon stunned defending champions Tunisia with an emphatic 86–65 win in their opener. Tunisia, back-to-back Afrobasket winners and champions in three of the last five editions, will be desperate to bounce back and keep their hopes of a historic three-peat alive. But Nigeria will be determined to ensure that doesn’t happen. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/afrobasket-2025-dtigers-target-tunisia-win-to-book-quarterfinal-ticket/
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| Sports › D’tigers Dominate Madagascar 77-59 In Afrobasket 2025 Opener by AndreBold(op): 4:25pm On Aug 13, 2025 |
Nigeria’s D’Tigers kicked off their 2025 FIBA Afrobasket campaign on a winning note, edging Madagascar 77–59 in a tense opener at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, Angola. The Nigerians started brightly, taking the first quarter 18–14, but Madagascar responded in the second, outscoring D’Tigers 23–20. Despite the rally, Nigeria held a narrow 38–37 lead at halftime. Caleb Agada led Nigeria’s first-half scoring with 13 points, while Madagascar’s Sitraka Raharimanantoanina kept his side in the contest with 11 points before the break. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigers-dominate-madagascar-77-59-in-afrobasket-2025-opener/
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| Sports › CAF Champions League: See Remo Stars, Rivers United's First Round Opponents by AndreBold(op): 1:52pm On Aug 09, 2025 |
Remo Stars will take on Comoros side US Zilimadjou in the preliminary round of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, while Rivers United will face the top club from the Democratic Republic of Congo, yet to be determined. The draw for both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup was conducted on Saturday at the Azam Media Studios in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, featuring a record 62 elite teams from across the continent. Remo Stars and Rivers United will represent Nigeria in the continent’s premier club competition, having finished first and second, respectively, in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/caf-champions-league-remo-stars-draw-comoros-zilimadjou-rivers-united-to-face-dr-congo-champions/ 1 Like
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| Sports › Transfer Drama: Atalanta Set To Fine Ademola Lookman by AndreBold(op): 8:07pm On Aug 08, 2025 |
Atalanta are reportedly set to impose a hefty fine on Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman after he left the team’s camp without notifying the club. Tensions between the player and the Serie A side have escalated following Atalanta’s refusal to accept Inter Milan’s €42 million offer plus €3 million in add-ons for the Nigeria international. The Bergamo outfit have made it clear they will only sanction his departure for €50 million. Lookman, who had submitted a transfer request, claimed there was a gentleman’s agreement allowing him to leave if a suitable offer arrived. He was reportedly frustrated by Atalanta’s repeated rejection of Inter’s bids. The club, however, maintain that the agreement applied only to offers from foreign clubs, not domestic rivals. Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/transfer-drama-atalanta-set-to-fine-ademola-lookman/
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| Sports › Houston Rockets' Josh Okogie Joins D’tigers Camp Ahead Of 2025 Afrobasket by AndreBold(op): 12:07pm On Aug 06, 2025 |
NBA star Josh Okogie has joined the D’Tigers preparation camp in Abuja ahead of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket, scheduled to take place in Angola from August 12 to 24. Josh Okogie's arrival is expected to be a major morale booster for the squad already in camp, bringing with him a wealth of experience, having previously represented Nigeria at the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The newly signed Houston Rockets guard is making his return to the national team for the first time since the 2023 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers, where he posted impressive averages of 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, with an efficiency rating of 18.0. The 26-year-old confirmed his arrival via an Instagram story captioned simply: “Nigeria.” Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/houston-rockets-josh-okogie-joins-dtigers-camp-ahead-of-2025-afrobasket/
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| Sports › Ondo Governor Gives Falcons Star, Tosin Demehin ₦30 Million, House In Akure by AndreBold(op): 8:12pm On Aug 04, 2025 |
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has gifted Super Falcons star Tosin Demehin ₦30 million and a house at Sunshine Estate, Akure, in recognition of her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations!https://boldsportsng.com/falcons-demehin-gets-₦30m-house-from-ondo-governor-after-wafcon-win/ 17 Likes 1 Share
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| Sports › President Tinubu Gifts D’tigress $100k, OON, Flat After Making Afrobasket Histor by AndreBold(op): 6:34pm On Aug 04, 2025 |
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, with the Naira equivalent of $100,000, a national honour, the Order of the Niger (OON), and a flat, following their historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title. The President, ably represented by his vice, Kashim Shettima, announced this during the reception organised for the victorious team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/tinubu-gifts-dtigress-100k-oon-flat-after-making-afrobasket-history/
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| Sports › D’tigress Qualify For 2026 FIBA World Cup With Afrobasket Win by AndreBold(op): 11:56pm On Aug 03, 2025 |
It’s double celebration for Nigeria’s D’Tigress, who defeated West African rivals Mali 78–64 to clinch the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title. The victory not only marks their fifth consecutive continental crown but also secures Africa’s automatic ticket to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. Under FIBA rules, champions of each continental competition earn direct qualification to the World Cup, while semifinalists gain entry into the qualification pathway. With this win, Nigeria joins host nation Germany, 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup champions the United States, EuroBasket Women 2025 winners Belgium, and 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup champions Australia as the first five teams confirmed for next year’s global tournament. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigress-qualify-for-2026-fiba-world-cup-with-afrobasket-win/
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| Sports › D’tigress Beat Mali 78–64 To Clinch Record Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Titles by AndreBold(op): 8:55pm On Aug 03, 2025 |
D’Tigress made history by becoming the first team in African basketball to win five consecutive Afrobasket titles, following a hard-fought 78–64 victory over Mali in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket held on Sunday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Côte d’Ivoire. Both teams entered the final with history on their minds. Nigeria aimed to become the first nation to win five consecutive AfroBasket titles across both the men’s and women’s tournaments, while Mali were chasing their second Women’s AfroBasket crown—and their first in 18 years. Mali started the game with intensity, playing aggressive basketball and outscoring Nigeria 26-21 in the first quarter. However, D’Tigress responded strongly in the second, reeling off 12 unanswered points to seize the lead. Though Nigeria edged the quarter 20-15, Mali clawed their way back into the contest, and both sides went into the halftime break tied at 41-41.
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| Sports › Tinubu Congratulates D’tigress On Reaching 5th Straight Afrobasket Final by AndreBold(op): 12:42pm On Aug 03, 2025 |
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their remarkable achievement of reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, Bold Sports reports. D’Tigress secured their spot in the final after a hard-fought 75-68 victory over long-time rivals Senegal at the Palais De la Sport in Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The win marked their seventh consecutive triumph over Senegal in competitive action and was widely described as “the final before the final.” In a statement, President Tinubu praised the reigning champions for their resilience and dominance throughout the tournament, highlighting their qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments, scheduled for March next year. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/tinubu-congratulates-dtigress-on-reaching-fifth-straight-afrobasket-final/
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| Sports › D’tigress To Face Mali In 2025 Women’s Afrobasket Final by AndreBold(op): 12:21am On Aug 03, 2025 |
Defending champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigress, will face Mali in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket as they aim to make history by becoming the first nation to win five consecutive titles in the competition’s history.https://boldsportsng.com/dtigress-to-face-mali-in-2025-womens-afrobasket-final/ 13 Likes 1 Share
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| Sports › D'tigress Beat Senegal 75-68 In Nail Biting Semifinal, Keep Five-peat Hopes Aliv by AndreBold(op): 9:25pm On Aug 02, 2025 |
D’Tigress have booked their spot in the final of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after edging Senegal 75-68 in a nail-biting semifinal at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Côte d'Ivoire. The victory keeps alive Nigeria’s dream of becoming the first African team to win five consecutive Afrobasket titles. Billed as the “final before the final,” the game lived up to its billing as two of the continent’s basketball powerhouses and longtime rivals went head-to-head for a place in the championship game. Senegal started brightly, racing to an 11-2 lead within the first three minutes of the opening quarter. But the D’Tigress mounted a swift response, going on a 13-0 run to take a 14-11 lead before closing out the quarter ahead, 22-17. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigress-beat-senegal-75-68-nail-biting-semifinal-keep-five-peat-hopes-alive/ 1 Like
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| Sports › Demehin On Var Drama In Wafcon Final – ‘i Was Scared, But I Knew It Wasn’t A Pen by AndreBold(op): 12:35pm On Aug 01, 2025 |
Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin has revealed she felt an overwhelming sense of relief when a late penalty awarded to Morocco in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was overturned. With Nigeria battling back from 2-0 down to level the game at 2-2 and just nine minutes left in regulation time, Demehin was judged to have handled the ball inside the box. Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa immediately pointed to the spot, sparking tense moments for the Falcons. However, after a VAR review, the referee reversed the decision, ruling that the contact did not warrant a penalty. In that emotional moment, Demehin dropped to her knees, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the call. Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/demehin-on-var-drama-in-wafcon-final-i-was-scared-but-i-knew-it-wasnt-a-penalty/
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| Sports › D’tigress Crush Cameroon 83–47, Advance To FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Semifinals by AndreBold(op): 12:37am On Aug 01, 2025 |
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have stormed into the semifinals of the ongoing FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2025 with a dominant 83–47 victory over Cameroon in their quarterfinal clash at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Abidjan. The reigning champions will now face familiar foes, Senegal, in what promises to be a blockbuster semifinal encounter. Senegal booked their spot after edging hosts Ivory Coast 66–60 in a tightly contested quarterfinal. Coming off a tough final group game against Mozambique, Nigeria looked refreshed, benefiting from over 24 hours of rest compared to their opponents, and wasted no time asserting control from tip-off. Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigress-crush-cameroon-83-47-fiba-womens-afrobasket-semifinals/
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| Sports › D'tigress To Face Cameroon In Afrobasket 2025 Quarterfinals by AndreBold(op): 1:03am On Jul 31, 2025 |
Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face a familiar foe, Cameroon, in the quarterfinal of the ongoing FIBA Women’s Afrobasket 2025 on Thursday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Abidjan. The game comes up by 10 pm, Bold Sports reports. Cameroon booked their place in the last eight after a commanding 85-64 win over Angola in Wednesday night’s qualification game. While Nigeria earned an extra day of rest after topping their group, the clash promises to be a tricky encounter for the defending champions. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigress-to-face-cameroon-in-afrobasket-2025-quarterfinals/
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| Sports › D’tigress Survive Scare, Edge Mozambique 60-55 In Afrobasket Thriller by AndreBold(op): 6:11pm On Jul 28, 2025 |
Nigeria’s D’Tigress narrowly escaped what could have been the biggest upset of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, coming from behind to defeat a determined Mozambique side 60-55 in a pulsating clash at the Palais de Treichville in Abidjan on Monday. Mozambique started brightly, outscoring the defending champions 13-9 in the first quarter. The second quarter was evenly contested, ending 15-15, with Mozambique maintaining a slim 28-24 lead heading into halftime. The third quarter saw Mozambique extend their lead with a quick 7-0 run, but D’Tigress responded with grit and composure, outscoring their opponents 18-15 to cut the deficit to just one point by the end of the quarter. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/dtigress-survive-scare-edge-mozambique-60-55-in-afrobasket-thriller/
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| Sports › Lookman Suffers Calf Injury Amid Inter Transfer Talks by AndreBold(op): 2:50pm On Jul 18, 2025 |
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up a calf injury during Atalanta’s training session on Wednesday, as transfer talks with Inter Milan continue to heat up. According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, relayed by SOSFanta, Lookman felt discomfort in his calf after training and later experienced pain while striking the ball. The forward is now expected to undergo further medical tests to determine the severity of the issue. While the injury is not believed to be serious, the 27-year-old has been temporarily pulled from full training, leaving Atalanta without one of their key attacking players for now. Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/lookman-suffers-calf-injury-amid-inter-transfer-talks/
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| Sports › Junior D'tigress Lose 79-61 To Portugal In Final U-19 Group Game by AndreBold(op): 1:11pm On Jul 15, 2025 |
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress fell to a 79-61 defeat against Portugal in their final Group B game at the ongoing 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic. With this loss, Nigeria officially finished third in the group, while Portugal secured second place. Both teams, however, managed to avoid a round of 16 clash with tournament favorites, the United States. Portugal set the tone early, outscoring Nigeria 17-13 in the first quarter and 19-14 in the second, to take a nine-point lead into halftime at 36-27. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/junior-dtigress-lose-79-61-to-portugal-in-final-u-19-group-game/
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| Sports › AC Milan Join Race For Super Eagles Striker Tolu Arokodare by AndreBold(op): 6:52pm On Jun 26, 2025 |
Serie A giants AC Milan have entered the race to sign Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare from Belgian side KRC Genk, Bold Sports reports. The Nigerian international is reportedly one of the top targets identified by sporting director Igi Tare as part of Milan’s attacking reinforcement plans ahead of the 2025/26 season. However, the Rossoneri will need to offload a few players to fund new signings under returning manager Massimiliano Allegri. Among those on the exit list is Belgian striker Divock Origi, who has failed to make an impact since joining on a free transfer in 2022. Arokodare is currently valued at €18 million by respected football statistics website, Transfermarkt. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/ac-milan-join-race-for-super-eagles-striker-tolu-arokodare/
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| Sports › ‘we Still Have A Chance’ – Nwabali Backs Nigeria’s World Cup Dream by AndreBold(op): 8:58am On Jun 23, 2025 |
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, despite the team’s rocky start to the qualifiers, Bold Sports reports. Nigeria currently sits fourth in Group C with six points from six matches—one win, four draws, and one loss—trailing group leaders South Africa by six points and just behind Rwanda and Benin, who are tied in second and third place. The three-time African champions are at risk of missing back-to-back World Cup tournaments following their absence from the 2022 edition in Qatar. Read more here... https://boldsportsng.com/we-still-have-a-chance-nwabali-backs-nigerias-world-cup-dream/
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| Sports › Iwobi, Amokachi Goals Named Among Greatest At Goodison Park by AndreBold(op): 3:27pm On Jun 13, 2025 |
Alex Iwobi’s dramatic 99th-minute winner against Newcastle United on March 17, 2022, and Daniel Amokachi’s iconic strike from April 14, 1995, also against Newcastle, have been named among the greatest goals ever scored at Goodison Park. The recognition comes as Everton marks an emotional farewell to their historic home ground, which has served as the club’s base for 133 years, from 1892 to 2025. To commemorate the moment, the club released a video titled “Best Premier League Goals at Goodison Park”, showcasing 60 of the finest strikes witnessed at the stadium. As part of their transition, Everton will officially move to the new 52,000-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 2025/26 Premier League season. Goodison Park, in turn, will become the home of Everton Women. In paying tribute, the club selected 60 of the most memorable goals scored at the ground, a celebration of its rich legacy. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/iwobi-amokachi-goals-named-among-greatest-at-goodison-park/
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| Sports › Osimhen To Undergo Al-hilal Medical Next Week In Paris by AndreBold(op): 5:22pm On Jun 07, 2025 |
Victor Osimhen has agreed to undergo a medical examination with Al-Hilal, which is expected to take place on Monday or Tuesday next week in Paris, Bold Sports reports. According to multiple sources, the Nigerian striker has reached an agreement on personal terms with the Saudi Arabian giants. The club is eager to complete the medical swiftly in order to finalize the deal and have him available for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 15 in the United States. Italian journalist Jolanda De Rienzo confirmed that Osimhen has committed to being available for the medical early next week and could join the team immediately afterward to prepare for the tournament. Read full story here: https://boldsportsng.com/osimhen-to-undergo-al-hilal-medical-next-week-in-paris/
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| Sports › Arokodare On Genk Future: 'I Don't Think I'll Leave, There Hasn't Been A Farewel by AndreBold(op): 3:12pm On Jun 03, 2025 |
n a surprising twist, Tolu Arokodare has revealed he might remain at Genk for another season, aiming to help the Blauw-Wit clinch their first domestic league title since the 2018/19 campaign. Arokodare enjoyed a stellar 2024/25 season, finishing as the top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League with 21 goals in 40 appearances. Despite his impressive tally, Genk narrowly lost out to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the league title. The Nigeria international has been widely expected to headline Genk’s summer departures, with several top European clubs reportedly monitoring his situation. Genk are said to value the striker at around €20 million. Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/arokodare-on-genk-future-i-dont-think-ill-leave-there-hasnt-been-a-farewell/
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| Sports › Unity Cup 2025: Jamaican Fans Sell Out Allocation Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash by AndreBold(op): 9:57am On May 31, 2025 |
Jamaican fans are gearing up to make their presence felt at Brentford’s GTECH Stadium as the Reggae Boys take on the Super Eagles in the final of the 2025 Unity Cup, after all tickets allocated to Jamaican supporters were sold out more than 24 hours before kickoff. Jamaica booked their place in the final with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, while Nigeria edged past Ghana 2-1 in a tense semifinal to set up a mouthwatering showdown scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigerian time. The Super Eagles will be aiming to secure their second Unity Cup title, having lifted the inaugural trophy in 2004 after defeating the Republic of Ireland. The Raga Boys finished third in that maiden edition. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/unity-cup-2025-jamaican-fans-sell-out-allocation-ahead-of-super-eagles-clash/
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| Sports › Osimhen In Talks With Al Hilal Amid Premier League Interest by AndreBold(op): 9:18am On May 23, 2025 |
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly entered talks with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal over a blockbuster, big-money move to the Gulf nation. Osimhen enjoyed a highly successful loan spell at Galatasaray, scoring 36 goals and providing eight assists in 40 appearances across all competitions. His prolific form helped the Istanbul-based side secure back-to-back domestic league titles. The Nigerian international has been at odds with his parent club Napoli and is widely expected to leave this summer. Premier League giants such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all been linked with a move for the 26-year-old. Read more here: https://boldsportsng.com/osimhen-in-talks-with-al-hilal-amid-premier-league-interest/
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| Sports › AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles To Battle Defending Champions For World Cup Slot by AndreBold(op): 6:59pm On May 08, 2025 |
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will battle defending champions Senegal in the quarter-finals of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, May 12, at the Suez Canal Stadium.https://boldsportsng.com/flying-eagles-to-battle-defending-champions-senegal-in-u-20-afcon-quarter-finals/ 3 Likes
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| Sports › Anthony Joshua Considers Investment In EFL Club Watford FC by AndreBold(op): 6:27pm On May 05, 2025 |
Former British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly exploring the possibility of investing in EFL Championship club Watford FC. Born and raised in Watford, Anthony Joshua still resides in the area and is widely regarded as a local hero thanks to his global success in boxing. The 35-year-old, who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics and turned professional in 2013, is estimated to have earned around $110 million from the sport. Over the years, he has diversified his wealth by investing in businesses across the globe, including real estate in London. Read more: https://boldsportsng.com/anthony-joshua-considers-investment-in-efl-club-watford-fc/
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