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Unity Cup: Super Eagles, Black Stars In Explosive Clash in London

Fola Badmus47 mins

Three-time African champions Nigeria and four-time champions Ghana will bring alive the Unity Cup Invitational Tournament in London on Wednesday when both regional rivals clash in the second semi-final of a tournament of immense cultural and sporting relevance. Both teams bring a number of critical elements into the encounter taking place at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, including a 74-year rivalry in which Ghana have smiled more than Nigeria, but either team has felt like they lost a World War 3 whenever results did not go their way. Until March last year, when they won a friendly match against the Black Stars 2-1 in the Moroccan city of Marrakech, thanks to goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles had not beaten their West African foes in 18 years. That was when Taye Taiwo’s shot from a free-kick outside the box condemned the Black Stars to defeat in a group phase encounter in Port Said, at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars won the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification pitching both teams together, on the away goal rule, and retain the bragging rights of the biggest win in their clashes – a 7-0 spanking of then Red Devils in a Jalco Cup match in Accra on 30th October 1955. Ghana also won the two teams’ only previous clash at Brentford, running away 4-1 victors in a friendly encounter on 6th February 2007. However, the Super Eagles have equally had their day in the sun, such as the 3-0 trashing of the Black Stars in Port Harcourt to earn passage to the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals, and eliminating the Cup holders from the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. Wednesday’s clash in west London is another opportunity for the Super Eagles to prove their mettle, with Head Coach Eric Chelle having called an interesting blend of home-based talent and boys based overseas. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is expected to be in goal, with Semi Ajayi, Felix Agu, Sodiq Ismaila, Igoh Ogbu, Bruno Onyemaechi, Junior Nduka, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi and Waliu Ojetoye available for slots in the defence, and Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Papa Daniel Mustapha, Saviour Isaac and Collins Ogwueze tugging for the midfield shirts. Christantus Uche was yet to arrive in the team’s Doubletree By Hilton Ealing abode as at Tuesday evening. Ahmed Musa, Simon Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, Samuel Chukwueze, Sikiru Alimi and Adamu Abubakar are available for Coach Eric Chelle in the fore-line, as Tolu Arokodare, who a few days ago clinched Belgium Pro League’s top scorer award, was scheduled to arrive on Tuesday night and might not feature having not trained with the team. NIGERIA, GHANA IN HISTORY 20 0ct 1951 (Jalco Cup): Nigeria 5 Ghana 0 11 Oct 1953 (Jalco Cup): Ghana 1 Nigeria 0 30 Oct 1954 (Jalco Cup): Nigeria 3 Ghana 0 30 Oct 1955 (Jalco Cup): Ghana 7 Nigeria 0 27 Oct 1956 (Jalco Cup): Nigeria 3 Ghana 0 27 Oct 1957 (Jalco Cup): Ghana 3 Nigeria 3 25 Oct 1958 (Jalco Cup): Nigeria 3 Ghana 2 10 Oct 1959 (Olympics Qualifier): Nigeria 3 Ghana 1 26 Oct 1959 (Olympics Qualifier): Ghana 4 Nigeria 1 22 Nov 1959 (Jalco Cup): Ghana 5 Nigeria 2 28 Aug 1960 (WC Qualifier): Ghana 4 Nigeria 1 10 Sep 1960 (WC Qualifier): Nigeria 2 Ghana 2 9 Oct 1960 (Nkrumah Cup): Nigeria 0 Ghana 3 29 Oct 1960 (Zik Cup): Nigeria 1 Ghana 1 8 Apr 1961 (AFCON Qualifier): Nigeria 0 Ghana 0 30 Apr 1961 (AFCON Qualifier): Ghana 2 Nigeria 2 17 Dec 1961 (Friendly): Ghana 5 Nigeria 1 10 Nov 1962 (Friendly): Nigeria 0 Ghana 0 23 Feb 1963 (Nkrumah Cup); Ghana 5 Nigeria 0 30 Oct 1965 (Zik Cup): Nigeria 0 Ghana 4 7 Nov 1965 (Zik Cup): Ghana 3 Nigeria 0 23 Jan 1967 (Zik Cup): Nigeria 2 Ghana 2 12 Feb 1967 (Zik Cup): Ghana 2 Nigeria 0 22 Oct 1967 (Zik Cup): Ghana 2 Nigeria 1 23 Dec 1967 (Zik Cup): Nigeria 2 Ghana 2 10 May 1969 (WC Qualifier): Nigeria 2 Ghana 1 18 May 1969 (WC Qualifier): Ghana 1 Nigeria 1 8 Jan 1973 (All-Africa Games): Nigeria 4 Ghana 2 10 Feb 1973 (WC Qualifier): Nigeria 2 Ghana 3 – abandoned, match awarded 2-0 to Ghana 25 Feb 1973 (WC Qualifier): Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 11 Aug 1974 (Festival): Nigeria 1 Ghana 0 17 Aug 1974 (Festival): Nigeria 0 Ghana 1 24 Aug 1975 (Festival): Ghana 1 Nigeria 2 30 Aug 1975 (Festival): Ghana 3 Nigeria 0 4 Sep 1977 (Ecowas Cup): Nigeria 2 Ghana 1 8 Mar 1978 (AFCON): Ghana 1 Nigeria 1 21 July 1978 (All-Africa Games): Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 1 May 1983 (ECA Anniversary): Ghana 1 Nigeria 0 15 Oct 1983 (Olympics Qualifier): Nigeria 0 Ghana 0 30 Oct 1983 (Olympics Qualifier): Ghana 1 Nigeria 2 5 Mar 1984 (AFCON): Ghana 1 Nigeria 2 27 July 1986 (Friendly): Ghana 2 Nigeria 0 2 Sep 1990 (AFCON Qualifier): Ghana 1 Nigeria 0 13 Apr 1991 (AFCON Qualifier): Nigeria 0 Ghana 0 23 Jan 1992 (AFCON): Ghana 2 Nigeria 1 9 Mar 1994 (Friendly): Nigeria 0 Ghana 0 28 Aug 1999 (Friendly): Nigeria 0 Ghana 0 11 Mar 2001 (WC Qualifier): Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 29 July 2001 (WC Qualifier): Nigeria 3 Ghana 0 3 Feb 2002 (AFCON): Ghana 0 Nigeria 1 15 Dec 2002 (Friendly): Ghana 0 Nigeria 1 30 May 2003 (LG Cup): Nigeria 3 Ghana 1 23 Jan 2006 (AFCON): Ghana 0 Nigeria 1 6 Feb 2007 (Friendly): Ghana 4 Nigeria 1 3 Feb 2008 (AFCON): Ghana 2 Nigeria 1 28 Jan 2010 (AFCON): Ghana 1 Nigeria 0 11 Oct 2011 (Friendly): Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 25 Mar 2022 (WC Qualifier): Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 29 Mar 2022 (WC Qualifier): Nigeria 1 Ghana 1 23 Mar 2024 (Friendly): Ghana 1 Nigeria 2

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Gateway Games 2024: Ogun Clinches Mixed Doubles Title in Table Tennis

Fola Badmus44 mins

Host state Ogun added to its medal tally in table tennis at the 22nd National Sports Festival—tagged Gateway Games 2024—by securing gold in the Mixed Doubles category. On Monday, Ogun had already claimed two gold medals in the para table tennis events. Building on that success, the duo of Bode Abiodun and Tosin Oribamishe delivered a stellar performance in the Mixed Doubles final, defeating Bayelsa’s Azeez Solanke and Iyanuoluwa Falana. Their path to the final wasn’t without challenges. In the semifinals, they faced stiff competition from Edo’s Rilwan Akanbi and Aminat Fashola. It was Abiodun’s experience that proved decisive, helping the Ogun team edge out a narrow 3-2 victory to book their place in the final. Unlike the hard-fought semifinal, the final saw a dominant performance from the Ogun pair. They cruised to a straight-sets 3-0 victory over Bayelsa, bringing Ogun’s gold medal count in table tennis to three. Meanwhile, the singles competitions are heating up as they enter a critical stage. Defending women’s singles champion Fatimo Bello of Delta has confidently declared her intent to retain the title. “Expect a different performance in this festival because nothing can stop me from retaining the title. It’s going to be tougher this year, but I’m fully ready for any opponent here in Abeokuta,” said Bello. The men’s singles event promises a fierce contest with more than ten top contenders, including foreign-based stars such as Olajide Omotayo, Bode Abiodun, Taiwo Mati, Bode Kayode, and Azeez Solanke. They will be joined by local talents like Matthew Kuti and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, as well as defending champion Amadi Omeh of Edo. Chairman of the Lagos State Table Tennis Association (LSTTA), Tunji Lawal, praised the organizers and emphasized the importance of talent identification at the festival. “I must commend the Ogun State government for putting on a great show. The turnout for the table tennis event has been impressive. With more players participating, we increase our chances of discovering new talent. This is a promising development for the sport in Nigeria. Hopefully, we can find the next Quadri Aruna at this year’s Gateway Games,” Lawal stated.

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Ex-Israeli PM says Israel Committing War Crimes

Fola Badmus21 mins

Ehud Olmert, who was prime minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, has written an op-ed in which he says that Israel “is committing war crimes”. “The government of Israel is currently waging a war without purpose, without goals or clear planning and with no chances of success,” the Netanyahu critic said in the piece that was published by the Israeli news outlet Haaretz. “Never since its establishment has the State of Israel waged such a war. The criminal gang headed by Benjamin Netanyahu has set a precedent without equal in Israel’s history in this area, too.”

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Unity Cup 2025: Africa Meets The Caribbean in London on GOtv

Fola Badmus23 mins

The 2025 edition of the Unity Cup kicks off today in London. The competition returns after 21 years, ready to deliver a week of football, culture, and community. Running from May 27 to 31 at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, the tournament features four national teams: Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago, each competing in a straight knockout format. It’s football with flair, backed by a deeper mission: celebrating the enduring ties between Africa and the Caribbean. Today’s opener sees Trinidad & Tobago face Jamaica at 7:45 pm, while tomorrow brings a blockbuster clash between long-time West African rivals Nigeria and Ghana at 7 pm. Winners advance to the final on May 31, with a third-place playoff earlier that day. But Unity Cup 2025 is more than a sporting contest. It doubles as a diaspora culture festival, with music, food, and performances that reflect the richness of African and Caribbean heritage, especially among UK-based communities. Launched in 2002 to promote unity through sport, the tournament returns at a time when questions of identity, solidarity, and representation feel more urgent than ever. Its comeback is both timely and symbolic. For participating teams, the stakes go beyond pride. Nigeria, for example, sees the Unity Cup as a valuable warm-up ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifiers, giving the coaching crew a chance to test combinations and sharpen the team’s rhythm. With top-level football, carnival-like atmosphere, and GOtv bringing it straight to your screen, Unity Cup 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of connection, on and off the pitch. Stay tuned to GOtv for match details and coverage updates.

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UK-Based Nigerian Woman Alleges Estranged Partner Tried to Exploit Her for UK Entry

Fola Badmus22 mins

A UK-based Nigerian woman, Uloma Nwogu, has shared a harrowing account of her experience with the father of her children, whom she claims resurfaced after years of absence in an alleged attempt to use her as a pathway into the United Kingdom. In a post shared on Facebook, Uloma recounted how she single-handedly raised her children for six years, before relocating to the UK with them two years ago. She described the emotional and financial toll of parenting alone in a foreign country, revealing that the stress contributed to her developing high blood pressure. Uloma stated that the children’s father unexpectedly reached out to her in January via a Facebook message, expressing a desire to reconnect with the children after years of no contact. However, she claimed the reunion was not as it seemed. According to her, the man soon proposed that she include him in her visa application to facilitate his entry into the UK, offering to reimburse her for the children’s school fees from the past six years in return. Uloma’s post has since sparked conversations online, with many expressing sympathy over her situation and warning others to be cautious of such opportunistic approaches in diaspora communities.

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Chaos in Gaza: Desperate Palestinians Storm US-Israeli Aid Centre Amid Blockade

Fola Badmus22 mins

Thousands of desperate Palestinians have stormed a controversial US-Israeli aid distribution centre in southern Gaza, seeking food for their families after nearly three months of a total Israeli blockade. Eyewitness reports from the Gaza Strip indicate that security contractors lost control at the site shortly after it opened, with live ammunition fired to disperse the growing crowds. The chaotic scenes have drawn sharp criticism, with the Gaza Government Media Office accusing Israel of deliberately creating a humanitarian crisis it has now failed to manage. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza has killed at least 54,056 people and wounded 123,129 others. The Government Media Office has updated the death toll to more than 61,700, including thousands still missing under the rubble and presumed dead. Meanwhile, the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks on Israel continues to loom large. That attack left 1,139 people dead in Israel and over 200 taken captive. As the blockade continues to choke Gaza, tensions are soaring, with aid distribution centres turning into flashpoints of unrest, exposing the deepening desperation of the besieged population.

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Abuja Lawyer Victor Giwa Faces Forgery, Conspiracy Charges Over Alleged Attempt to Mislead AGF

Fola Badmus23 mins

An Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, has been dragged before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo over allegations of conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation in an attempt to deceive the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) into dropping a criminal case. Giwa, along with a co-defendant identified as Bukola, is facing a three-count charge marked CR/150/25, filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly fabricated a letter dated June 28, 2024, purportedly from the chambers of Chief Awa Kalu (SAN), urging the AGF to suspend Giwa’s arraignment in a pending criminal case. The letter, titled “Urgent and Solemn Appeal to Suspend the Arraignment of Our Colleague Victor Giwa on Charge Number: CR/222/2023,” was reportedly addressed to the AGF on Kalu’s official letterhead, falsely arguing that dropping the charges would serve the interest of “natural justice, equity, and fair play.” The prosecution alleged that the forged document was intended to mislead the AGF into halting Giwa’s arraignment, scheduled for July 2, 2024, before Justice Bature of the FCT High Court in Maitama. Giwa, along with property developer Cecil Osakwe and others, is also facing a separate nine-count charge involving allegations of illegal eviction, criminal intimidation, threats to life, and property damage amounting to N300 million. The case is being prosecuted by Rabiu Usman from the Legal/Prosecution Section of the Police, under the authority of the IGP. At the scheduled arraignment before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Monday, proceedings were stalled as both defendants were absent. Giwa’s counsel, U.J. Udo, informed the court that his client was bereaved and had travelled for his sister’s burial, requesting an adjournment. Justice Onwuegbuzie granted the request, adjourning the matter to September 15, 2025, for arraignment. However, he issued a stern warning that no further delays would be tolerated.

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ISWAP Fighters Flee with 15 Dead After Failed Attack on Nigerian Troops in Borno

Fola Badmus32 mins

Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were forced to evacuate at least 15 dead bodies of their comrades after a failed midnight assault on Nigerian military positions in New Marte, Borno State, according to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region. Makama disclosed the development in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, citing reliable sources. According to his report, the insurgents launched a coordinated attack on Nigerian troops at approximately 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, arriving on about 20 motorcycles and with a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) intended to breach the battalion’s defenses. However, the assault was repelled by the combined firepower of Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai, supported by the Nigerian Air Force’s Air Component. Makama stated that the VBIED, designed to cause maximum casualties, was abandoned as the insurgents fled under sustained gunfire and aerial bombardment. “The terrorists were overwhelmed, and the VBIED was left behind as they retreated,” Makama reported. This latest setback for ISWAP comes amid intensified military operations in the Lake Chad region, as Nigerian security forces continue efforts to degrade terrorist capabilities and restore peace in the North-East.

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