Unbeaten Hoopers wreck Police Batons

Rivers Hoopers dismantled Police Batons 87-58 in their third game of the Atlantic Conference in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Basketball League in Benin on Tuesday. 

International Friendly: Super Falcons beat Algeria’s Green Ladies 4-1

 

.Ijamilusi scores hat-trick

The Super Falcons on Tuesday cruised to a 4-1 win over their Algerian counterparts in the second of two international friendlies between both teams, with long-time absentee Folashade Ijamilusi bagging a hat-trick in the afternoon at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.

2025 AFCON QUALIFIER: Super Eagles to Rwanda on November 18

 

. CAF appoints Moroccan Samir Guezzaz as referee

The Confederation of African Football has picked Monday, November 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda, scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

Gasperini: Lookman owes Ballon d’Or nomination to Atalanta

Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has described the Ballon d’Or nomination of Ademola Lookman as a testament to his work and support of his teammates.

Rivers Hoopers beat Gboko City Chiefs

Rivers Hoopers beat Gboko City Chiefs 51-46 in their opening game of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Independence Basketball Championship at the Mo Arena in Abuja on Wednesday.

Olmo to miss Barcelona opener

 

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has said new signing Dani Olmo is not fit enough to take part in Saturday's LaLiga opener at Valencia amid ongoing doubts about when he will be registered with the league.

Arteta: Arsenal must be ‘very close to perfect’ to topple Man City

 

Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal to improve this season after losing the Premier League title to Manchester City despite their 89-point haul in 2023/24.

Mbappe sets 50 goals target at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has insisted there is "no limit" to the number of goals he could score this season as he seeks to become the first Real Madrid player to net 50 times in a single campaign since Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi appears no closer to return from ankle problem

 

Miami Herald reporter Michelle Kaufman has identified a 'tiny red flag' following Tata Martino's latest comments on Lionel Messi's injury.

CAF Champions League Clash: Akwa Ibom F.A Drums Support For Rangers

 

The executive of Akwa-Ibom State Football Association has paid a courtesy visit to the camp of the ‘Flying Antelopes’ in Uyo as a show of support for the team ahead of their two-legged first preliminary round ties against Comoros Island side, U.S Zilimadjou fixed for Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

CAF Preliminary Round Matches: Rangers, Remo Stars, Enyimba, El Kanemi to get $50,000 CAF largesse

. CAF Champions League winners to receive $4,000,000

. CAF Confederation Cup winners to collect $2,000,000

By Taofeek Babalola

Four Nigerian clubs participating in the Preliminary Stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will receive USD 50,000 each, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can report.

3SC’s captain Malomo joins KF Bylis

By Taofeek Babalola

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan captain Malomo Taofeek has completed a move to the Albanian side KF Bylis, Sportinglens.blogspot.com.

CAF President Motsepe To Attend Hayatou Funeral

The Confédération Africaine de Football CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe will attend the funeral of the former CAF President, Issa Hayatou on Friday.

CAF Champions League: Rangers arrive Uyo For Zilimadjou Clash

A strong Rangers International F.C of Enugu delegation that has twenty-six players, coaches, backroom staff, and other top management officials have safely touched down in Uyo the Akwa-Ibom state capital for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/2025, first leg, first preliminary round fixture against Comoros Islands side, U.S Zilimadjou, who are playing their home fixture in Nigeria.

CAF Confederation Cup: Zubair eyes winning start

The Technical Adviser of El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri Coach Aliyu Zubair believes his team has all it takes to secure victory in their CAF Confederation preliminary game against Dadje FC of Benin Republic.

Silva: Fulham want to start well

Fulham begin their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a visit to Manchester United on Friday night. The Cottagers, who finished 13th last time out, are ready for their third successive season in the top flight.