Browsing: Nigerian Stars Tracker

Moses Itauma’s first world-title challenge ended in a ninth-round stoppage as Filip Hrgovic survived early trouble, turned the fight late and claimed the vacant IBF heavyweight crown.

Ikorodu City beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 and Rivers United defeated Plateau United 2-0 as the 2026/27 NPFL season opened with immediate pressure on Enyimba and Rangers.

Edo Queens suffered their first defeat of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers as Ampem Darkoa came from behind to win 2-1, but the Nigerian champions remain alive in the race for continental qualification.

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi powered to a 9.91-second victory at GalAthletics Bellinzona, beating Ronnie Baker and Akani Simbine in another major 100m statement.

Comfort Erhabor has been invited to train with AIK Fotboll Women, giving the Super Falcons goalkeeper a new chance to strengthen her European club position.

Masai Russell ended Tobi Amusan’s four-year reign as women’s 100m hurdles world-record holder with a blistering 12.09 in Zurich, while the Nigerian responded with a season-best 12.23.

The Falconets have two final warm-up matches against Poland and South Korea before opening their U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Spain.

Tobi Amusan heads into Thursday’s Weltklasse Zürich 100m hurdles carrying Nigeria’s hopes into another high-stakes collision with world No. 1 Masai Russell.

Super Falcons defender Tosin Demehin has signed for Benfica until 2029, taking another major step in Europe after spells with Stade de Reims and Galatasaray.

D’Tigers begin FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Window 4 surrounded by rivals on 4-2, with Cameroon, South Sudan and Cape Verde standing between Nigeria and a stronger route toward the 2027 World Cup.