By Dr. Michael Omoruyi When Victory Brings Unequal Rewards When Nigeria’s Super Falcons lifted the Africa Women’s Nations Cup, the federal government rolled out the red carpet: each player received $100,000 and a new house. The country celebrated with fanfare, and the government basked in the glow of shared national ...

📰 iNewsAfrica | Sports Business | July 31, 2025 Barcelona, Spain — In a groundbreaking alliance that bridges sport, culture, and geopolitics, FC Barcelona has officially inked a four-year sponsorship agreement with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a historic first between a top-tier European club ...

iNewsAfrica | Sports Desk | July 26,2025 Rabat, Morocco — In a thrilling final that gripped the continent, Nigeria’s Super Falcons mounted a stunning comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3–2 and claim their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The Olympic Stadium in Rabat was electrified ...

By iNewsAfrica Sports Desk In a high-stakes Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final clash, Nigeria’s Super Falcons edged out defending champions South Africa 2–1 on Tuesday night, reigniting their quest for a record-extending 10th continental title. Rasheedat Ajibade gave Nigeria the lead just before halftime with a coolly converted ...

Aziz Olajuwon By iNewsAfrica Sports Desk Houston, TX — In a moment rich with legacy and promise, Aziz Olajuwon, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon, has received a formal basketball offer from the University of Houston—the same institution where his father’s legendary journey began four ...

Lagos | iNewsAfrica – July 4, 2025 Nigeria’s football community is in mourning following the death of Peter Rufai, the legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, who passed away at the age of 61 in Lagos on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. Rufai, affectionately known as “Dodo Mayana,” was a towering figure ...

By iNewsAfrica Sports Desk In a major boost to the Super Falcons’ squad ahead of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), 21-year-old Chioma Okafor has chosen to represent Nigeria over Malawi, despite strong family ties and early training in the southern African country. Okafor, a standout striker for ...

iNewsAfrica | Sports Desk | June 1, 2025 Nigeria’s Super Eagles have lifted the 2025 Unity Cup after a dramatic 5–4 penalty shootout victory over Jamaica, ending a 12-year wait for international silverware. The final, played at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in London, ended 2–2 in regular time, showcasing both ...

By iNewsAfrica | Sports Desk | May 25, 2025 Egypt’s Pyramids FC secured a thrilling 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of the 2025 CAF Champions League final, with Walid El Karti scoring a stoppage-time equalizer to keep the Egyptians’ title hopes alive ahead of ...

By iNewsAfrica Sports Desk | May 12, 2025 Nigeria’s U-20 national football team, the Flying Eagles, have officially booked their ticket to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, following a tense 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Senegal in the quarter-finals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations ...