Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor is eager to secure Nigerian football star Paul Onuachu on a permanent basis, from English club Southampton. Paul Onuachu who previously had a stint with Southampton from KRC Genk that didn’t go as planned, joined Trabzonspor on loan from Saint Mary’s Stadium after his time with Southampton. Since his arrival, … The post Trabzonspor prepare hard-to-reject offer to Southampton for Paul Onuachu appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou bid a tearful farewell to his 15-month-old son, Kobe, at a funeral held on Friday. The sorrowful occasion drew the presence of notable sports figures, including Nigerian-American mixed martial artist Kamarudeen Usman and Cameroonian football legend Samuel Eto’o. The heartbreaking news of Kobe’s passing was shared by Ngannou on … The post Nigerian nightmare among guests as Francis Ngannou buries son appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Arsenal’s David Raya recently clinched his first Premier League Golden Glove award, joining an esteemed group of goalkeepers who have excelled in the league’s history. In this article, we take a close look at the keepers who have won this prestigious accolade: David Raya, Edwin van der Sar, Wojciech Szczesny, Thibaut Courtois – 1 David … The post Raya clinches Premier League Golden Glove: See list of past winners appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

In an unexpected turn of events for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria has received a huge boost in its quest for qualification. Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos are currently prepared to take on their Burkinabe counterparts in a match moved to a neutral location. FIFA’s strict rules about where matches can … The post Nigeria get huge boost in 2024 U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification race appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Enugu Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu is adamant that clinching the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title is not the primary objective for his team this season, despite currently leading the log. Rangers have showcased remarkable away performances, securing a 19% win rate on the road, alongside scoring the highest number of goals in the … The post Not Rangers! Fidelis Ilechukwu names two favourites for NPFL title appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Super Eagles hopeful, Elijah Adebayo made a triumphant return to Luton Town’s starting lineup in their recent clash against Everton, scoring the equalizer in the crucial clash. The towering Anglo-Nigerian striker played a key role in securing a crucial point for the Hatters in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Toffees. After a missed opportunity … The post Super Eagles hopeful scores for Luton Town against Everton appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Nigerian tennis sensation Wuraola Fatima who hails from Kwara state, has shown her brilliance not only on the tennis court but also in academics. At just 18 years old, she recently achieved a remarkable score of 351 in the University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), reflecting her dedication and multifaceted talents. Wuraola, who dreams of becoming … The post Nigerian tennis senation Waraola Fatima bags remarkable JAMB score appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Reigning Olympic champion in both the 100 meters and 200 meters, Elaine Thompson-Herah is gearing up for another historic run at the upcoming Paris Games. In an exclusive interview with Athletics Weekly, she opened up about her struggles with injuries over the past two years and her determination to chase her dreams in Paris. Despite … The post Olympic Champion opens up about injury struggles ahead of Paris games appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

Memphis Depay recently took to Instagram to share a glimpse into his personal life. The 30-year-old Atletico Madrid forward shared a series of photos, giving his fans a peek into his cultural background and upbringing. Among the photos posted by Depay was a touching picture from his infancy, showing him being cradled by his father, … The post Memphis Depay shares photos from his infancy with his once estranged Father appeared first on SportsRation ..read more

German football legend Rudi Voller is full of praise for Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface and his Bayer Leverkusen teammates. Bayer Leverkusen have had their best-ever season this year. They won the Bundesliga title for the first time ever. What is more, they haven’t lost a single game in Europe’s top five leagues, which is … The post Victor Boniface and Leverkusen teammates earn praise from German legend appeared first on SportsRation ..read more