Here is New Telegraph’s weekly Sports news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines from Monday, October 7 to Saturday, October 12, 2024
AFCON 2025 Qualifier: S’Eagles Secure 1-0 Win Against Libya
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Friday, clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Libya in their AFCON 2025 qualifier thanks to a late goal by substitute, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo…Read more
Ballon D’Or Organizers Announce New Rule For Winner
The organizers of the Ballon d’Or awards, France Football are set to implement a new rule for this year 2024 award.
The announcement is coming barely two weeks before the commencement…Read more
Nadal Announces Retirement From Professional Tennis
Spanish tennis legend, Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis in a heartfelt video posted on his X account on Thursday.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion revealed he will officially retire…Read more
England Interim Coach Describes 2-1 Defeat To Greece As Disappointing
Interim head coach of the England National Football Team, Lee Carsley, has expressed disappointment following England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece in their UEFA Nations League match on Thursday.
Carsley, who stepped in after the resignation of Gareth Southgate…Read more
Federer Hails Retiring Rival Nadal
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer yesterday paid tribute to 22-time Grand Slam champion and great rival Rafael Nadal who announced his retirement from the sport…Read more
Nigeria Vs Libya: Journalists Kidnapped, Rescued By Security Forces
Some journalists travelling to Uyo to cover the Super Eagles game against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya were said to have been kidnapped, they were however rescued the same day by security forces with one of them said to have been rescued with a bullet wound.
There was disturbing news early morning yesterday…Read more
NFF Blasts Libya Over Claims Of Poor Treatment
The Nigeria Football Federations (NFF) has blasted its Libyan counterparts after its captain Faisal Al-Badri claimed that were ill-treated upon their arrival in the country for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
NFF Assistant Director (Protocol), Emmanuel Ayanbunmi…Read more
Reps Want Early Preparation For 2028 Olympics
The House of Representatives Committee has called for early preparation for the 2028 Olympics to avoid the abysmal performance of the nation at the 2024 Olympics in France.
The Chairman of the committee, Abiru Amadu stated…Read more
AFCON Qualifier: Sports Minister Urges S’Eagles Not To Underrate Libya
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they gear up to face Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Senator Enoh who spoke in a statement issued by his spokesperson…Read more
Klopp Gets Red Bull Job
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed global head of soccer at Red Bull.
The 57-year-old German will begin the role on January 1, 2025…Read more
Musa Still Eagles Captain – Ekong
Super Eagles stand-in captain, William Troost-Ekong, has said Ahmed Musa is still the captain skipper of the side.
Musa, who joined Kano Pillars recently, has yet to play for the Eagles…Read more
Eguavoen Plots To Qualify Eagles For AFCON 2025 With Two Games To Spare
Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has set his sights on securing Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with two matches to spare, as the Super Eagles prepare to take on Libya in a double-header in the campaign.
Eguavoens aiming for a swift and decisive campaign…Read more
Nigeria To Face South Africa In Davis Cup World Group II Playoffs
Nigeria has been drawn against Africa’s tennis powerhouse, South Africa, in the Davis Cup World Group II playoffs held from January 31 to February in Johannesburg to determine the team that qualifies for the World Group II.
Nigeria, ranked 82 in the world, qualified for the World Group…Read more
Spain Legend Iniesta Hangs Boots At 40
Spain World Cup winner Andres Iniesta has retired from playing at the age of 40. Iniesta is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, thanks in part to the midfield partnerships he formed with Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Busquets for Spain and Barcelona.
He earned 131 caps for his country, scoring the winning goal…Read more
Man City Accuse Premier League Of ‘Misleading’ Clubs
Manchester City have won four consecutive Premier League titles Manchester City have accused the Premier League of being “misleading” over the verdict in its landmark legal case on rules over commercial deals.
City have written to top-flight clubs criticising the league’s summary…Read more