Rwanda coach Amrouche: Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat
IDNN Sports Desk Super Eagles were lucky in Uyo as Ntwari shines in narrow defeat Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche cut a frustrated figure after......
Africa
South Africa Coach Hugo Broos: Beating Lesotho Secures World Cup Spot, Piles Pressure on Super Eagles
South Africa’s head coach Hugo Broos has declared that a win against Lesotho on Friday will virtually guarantee Bafana Bafana a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said victory would heap pressure on Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their clash with Rwanda in Uyo....
Ghana’s President Mahama Removes Chief Justice Torkornoo in Judiciary Shakeup
Ghana’s President John Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, triggering a storm in Accra’s political and legal circles. The move, part of what the government calls a judiciary “realignment,” has sparked debate over judicial independence and executive overreach....
Burkina Faso, Mali Snub African Military Conference in Abuja
Burkina Faso and Mali boycotted the high-level African Defence Chiefs Conference hosted in Abuja, deepening tensions between junta-led Sahel states and their West African neighbours. Niger, represented by its defence attaché, was the only Alliance of Sahel States member in attendance....
D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon 99–90 to Seal Quarter-Final Spot
Nigeria’s D’Tigers overpowered Cameroon 99–90 in a thrilling AfroBasket 2025 Group B decider in Luanda, Angola. Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie and Caleb Agada led Nigeria’s charge as the team closed group play unbeaten (3-0). The win sends D’Tigers straight into the quarter-finals, underlining their quest for a second AfroBasket crown....
Rivers United Ranked Highest Among Nigerian Clubs in Latest CAF Rankings
Rivers United have emerged as Nigeria’s top-ranked team in the latest CAF club standings, placed 24th in Africa with 14 points. The Port Harcourt club’s consistent performances in recent continental campaigns outpace Enyimba, who sit 35th. The rankings, based on results over the last five seasons, will influence seedings for the 2025/26 CAF competitions....
🏅 1st African School Games Ends in Algiers — Nigeria Wins 25 Medals, Secures 2027 Hosting Rights
Nigeria finished 4th at the inaugural African School Games with 25 medals and will host the 2027 edition after receiving the official ANOCA flag in Algiers....
Abike Dabiri to Ghana: Punish Criminals, Not Nigerians as a Whole
NIDCOM chief Abike Dabiri has urged Ghana and other countries to punish criminal individuals, not tarnish the image of all Nigerians abroad....
AFROBASKET 2025: Nigeria Clinches Historic Fifth Title, Okonkwo Named MVP Again
Nigeria's women’s basketball team made history in Abidjan, becoming the first nation to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket five times in a row. Led by MVP Amy Okonkwo, the D’Tigress extended their unbeaten streak to 29 games....