Football scouting has traditionally been a closed circuit; academy graduates, agent connections, and top-flight performances opening doors to the professional ranks. But in an age where social media has become a global stage, young, unsigned talents are rewriting the rules. From videos of outrageous skills going viral to clubs discovering hidden gems in the most unconventional ways, platforms like Twitter ...
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NOC Creates A Safeguard Commission To Promote Safe Sport
Nigeria Olympic Committee has inaugurated Safeguard Commission to promote safe sport The new commission aligns with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) commitment to creating a safe sporting environment; the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated its own Safeguard Commission. Since 2004, the IOC has been promoting safe sports, and as a member of the Olympic Movement, the NOC is dedicated ...
Read More »Lagos To Host E1 Boat Race Fiesta, As Sanwo-Olu Meets Former Chelsea Striker, Didier Drogba
Lagos will be the host city for E1 World Championship coming up next September. Organiser of the all-electric race boat contest touched down in Lagos on Monday to take an exploratory tour of the State’s waterways infrastructure to ensure smooth hosting of the event. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the event’s sponsors at the State House in Marina on Monday. The ...
Read More »Victor Boniface Focused On Leverkusen Amid Transfer Speculations
After a while on the sidelines due to injury, Victor Boniface is back and ready to make an impact for Bayer Leverkusen. The Nigerian forward was in electric form before his setback, and now, as the club pushes for silverware, he returns to the fold at a crucial time. In this exclusive interview, Boniface speaks on his recovery process, Leverkusen’s ...
Read More »Hoffenheim’s New Boy Gift Orban Sets Sights On Inspiring Bundesliga Side
Dazzling Nigerian striker Gift Orban sealed a sensational switch to Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from Lyon a day after New Year’s Eve, a move which suited all parties in the most exciting of ways, and one which the player himself has welcomed. Thrown in the deep end of top-level football at quite a relatively young age, Gift has had to take ...
Read More »Anthony Joshua Confirms Tyson Fury Clash Could Happen In 2025
…backs Ajagba in IBF Eliminator against Bakole Anthony Joshua, one of Britain’s most celebrated boxers, has ignited hopes for a long-anticipated showdown with fellow heavyweight Tyson Fury. Speaking in an interview with Sportsboom.com during his visit to Nigeria, Joshua suggested that the clash could finally happen in 2025. Fans of the sport have clamoured for a matchup between the two ...
Read More »Enyimba’s Problem Is Football-Related, Not Administrative, New Coach Eguma Backs Chairman Nwankwo Kanu
When Nwankwo Kanu took over as Chairman of Enyimba in 2023, hopes were high that the former Arsenal and Nigerian forward would usher in a new era of success for the club. However, the reality has been far from expectations. Kanu succeeded Felix Anyansi-Agwu, a revered figure who led Enyimba for 24 years, during which the club won two CAF ...
Read More »Tottenham Hotspur Target Nigerian Youth Starlet In Surprise Transfer Move
Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a surprise move for Nigerian youth international Onuche Ogbelu, SportsBoom understands. Tunisia to Tottenham? The 21-year-old midfielder currently plies his trade in Tunisia for Espérance Sportive de Tunis, the reigning Tunisian Ligue 1 champions. Espérance, nicknamed “The Beast of Africa,” are enjoying a strong CAF Champions League campaign, sitting atop their group, ...
Read More »Ashleigh Plumptre: From Injury Struggles And Olympic Miss To Embracing Saudi Arabia And Her Nigeria-British Roots
Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre’s story is one of resilience, growth, and unwavering commitment to her craft. From battling a lengthy Achilles injury to navigating a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s evolving football scene, the 26-year-old has faced countless challenges on her football journey. In this feature, SportsBoom.com explore the personal and professional journey of the Nigerian-British footballer, delving into her battle ...
Read More »Sports Good For Wellbeing, Mental Health Of Public Servants, Says Lagos HoS
…hosts Ex-internationals at its 18th Games Final Lagos State Head of Service (HoS), Mr Olabode Agoro, expressed on Thursday that the game of sports is a good getaway for civil servants’ wellbeing and mental health, just as he reiterated sports being a unifying factor across all sectors of the state, country and the universe. Agoro, who made the expression during the ...
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