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AFCON 2025: Sunday Oliseh Blames Osimhen’s ‘Indiscipline’ for Super Eagles’ Title Failure

Jan 21, 2026 topnews

Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has attributed Nigeria’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco to what he described as indiscipline and individual excesses, particularly involving star striker Victor Osimhen. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Oliseh said a public confrontation between Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman disrupted team harmony and ultimately weakened Nigeria’s title challenge. He referenced the on-field altercation during Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 Round of 16 victory over Mozambique, where Osimhen was seen angrily rebuking Lookman for failing to release…

Anthony Joshua’s Driver Arraigned for Manslaughter Over Ogun Crash

Jan 2, 2026 topnews

A 47-year-old man, Kayode Adeniyi, the driver who conveyed British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua during a fatal road accident, has been arraigned before a High Court of Ogun State sitting in Sagamu for manslaughter and reckless driving. Adeniyi was arrested shortly after the incident and interrogated at the Eleweran Police Station, Abeokuta, where he gave his account of the circumstances surrounding the crash. He was subsequently charged to court. A police source confirmed the development to The Guardian, saying, “He is currently in court. More details are expected as proceedings…

Anthony Joshua injured in Lagos car crash as two team members die

Dec 29, 2025Dec 29, 2025 topnews

Nigerian-British boxing star and two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been injured in a fatal road accident near Lagos, Nigeria, which claimed the lives of two members of his entourage, his promoter Matchroom has confirmed. The deceased were identified as Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both close associates and longtime friends of the boxer. According to officials, Joshua was travelling in a convoy when his vehicle reportedly collided with a stationary lorry while overtaking at speed. Video footage circulating online shows the visibly injured boxer grimacing in pain as…

Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy Fails as Lookman Scores Match-Winning Goal

Dec 24, 2025Dec 24, 2025 topnews

Prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele’s prediction suffered a setback on Tuesday night after Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal to secure victory for his side. Ahead of the encounter, the cleric had publicly predicted that Lookman would fail to find the back of the net, a prophecy that quickly went viral across social media. However, events on the pitch proved otherwise as the Atalanta star delivered a clinical finish that settled the contest. Lookman’s goal not only handed his team maximum points but also sparked reactions online, with…

FirstBank Elephant Girls Crowned Zone 3 Champions, Qualify for WBLA Final Round

Dec 10, 2025 topnews

FirstBank Basketball Club of Nigeria, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls”, have secured their spot in the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA), scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt from 5-14 December 2025. The Elephant Girls put on a commanding performance at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, winning all three games. Representing Nigeria as the country’s sole team in the tournament, they overcame fierce competition from Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Benin Republic, Ghana, and Togo in the Zone. Their undefeated run included a…

How 13 year-old female student was raped at Rivers football academy

Oct 30, 2025 topnews

The Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that the Elekahia Police Division is investigating an alleged sexual assault case handed over by the Rivers State Ministry of Sports. In the report, a 13-year-old female student was sexually assaulted at the Real Madrid Football Academy in Elekahia, Port Harcourt. The suspect, a 17-year-old classmate of the victim, was handed over to the police by the Commissioner of Sports, Christopher Green. The handover followed a meeting convened by the commissioner, which included the alleged victim, the suspect, their…

Super Eagles Escape Death as Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Angola

Oct 12, 2025 topnews

The Super Eagles narrowly escaped disaster yesterday when their ValueJet aircraft made an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola. The team was en route from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic when the plane’s windscreen cracked shortly after taking off from a refuelling stop. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the pilot acted swiftly and returned the plane safely to Luanda, averting tragedy. The NFF added that arrangements are underway to dispatch a replacement aircraft from Lagos, with assistance from the Ministers of…

Ex-Benin International, Razak Omotoyossi, Dies at 39

Aug 20, 2025Oct 8, 2025 topnews

The African football fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of former Benin Republic striker, Razak Omotoyossi, at the age of 39. Omotoyossi, who was born in Lagos but chose to represent Benin at senior level, died on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The exact cause and location of his death have not yet been made public. The former Helsingborgs IF and FC Metz forward is survived by his wife, Nigerian actress Bose Alao, and four children, including twins. A prolific goalscorer in his prime, Omotoyossi earned 55…

D’Tigress Win Fifth Straight Afrobasket Title

Aug 4, 2025Oct 9, 2025 topnews

Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, have made history by winning their fifth straight FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title, defeating Senegal 81-72 in a fiercely contested final on Sunday night in Kigali. The victory at the BK Arena cements D’Tigress’ dominance on the continent, as they become the first team in African women’s basketball history to win five Afrobasket championships in a row — 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and now 2025. Led by standout performances from Amy Okonkwo and Sarah Ogoke, the Nigerian side overcame a slow start to outplay the…

WAFCON Victory: Tinubu Gifts Super Falcons Players $100,000 Each

Jul 29, 2025Oct 9, 2025 topnews

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded members of Nigeria’s women national football team, the Super Falcons, with a cash gift of $100,000 each, following their outstanding performance at the just-concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement was made on Monday during a reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honour of the team. The Super Falcons recently claimed their 12th WAFCON title, reaffirming Nigeria’s dominance in women’s football on the African continent. President Tinubu, who commended the players for their dedication, resilience, and patriotism, said the…