Colin Udoh

Lagos, Virginia Beach

Journalist at ESPN

Articles

Wyatt Hendrickson joins Hulk Hogan-led Real American Freestyle

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

Wyatt Hendrickson, who stunned Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson to win the 285-pound national title at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships in March, has signed with Real American Freestyle. Hendrickson joins the company after claiming the Hodge Trophy for Oklahoma State as the nation's top men's college wrestler. Hendrickson's victory over Minnesota's Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist in Tokyo, drew national attention beyond the sport.
Despite winning, Nigeria frustrated by single Cameroon friendly ahead of Women's AFCON

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored twice as Nigeria's Super Falcons recorded a dominant 2-0 victory over regional rivals Cameroon in an international friendly on Tuesday, getting their Women's AFCON build up underway. But Nigeria head coach Justin Madugu was left frustrated by a series of snafus that meant the scheduled two-game series was reduced to one, and then had to be moved from Monday to Tuesday due to glitches with Cameroon's travel arrangements.
Nigerian government to investigate death of 22 in road accident after sports festival

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

The Nigerian government has launched an investigation after 22 athletes and officials from northern Kano State lost their lives in an road accident on Saturday, on their way back home from the National Sports Festival. Among the fatalities were athletes, coaches, officials, medical staff and a journalist when a bus carrying the team veered off the road and overturned around the town of Dakatsalle, approximately 50km from Kano, on Saturday.
Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers 'hurt' by lack of official games for Nigeria

3 weeks ago | africa.espn.com | Colin Udoh

Glasgow Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers is feeling the sting of being left out when Nigeria's most crucial matches come around, despite being a consistent performer for the Super Eagles when called upon. Despite his goals in friendly games - which now include the recent opener against Ghana and key assist in Nigeria's 2025 Unity Cup Final triumph against Jamaica - the 30-year-old has yet to feature in an official competitive match for the Super Eagles since his debut in 2020. "It hurts sometimes.
Nigeria's Super Falcons treating Cameroon friendlies as WAFCON title fuel

4 weeks ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

As Nigeria's Super Falcons gear up for a pair of home friendlies against Cameroon, head coach Justin Madugu views the fixtures as a vital step in reclaiming the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The first of the two games will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo on Saturday May 31, while the second follows at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta on Tuesday June 3.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says Ahmed Musa must 'show what he can do' to get Nigeria spot

1 month ago | africa.espn.com | Colin Udoh

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says captain Ahmed Musa will have to prove himself anew at the Unity Cup in London to keep his place in the squad, as he tries to establish an identity for the Super Eagles. Chelle took flak for naming Musa in the preliminary list of his first squad as Super Eagles coach early this year for the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, but then left the veteran forward out of the final list.
NWSL stars Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Gift Monday missing as Nigeria name squad

1 month ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

NWSL stars Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu and Gift Monday were the notable absentees as Nigeria head coach Justin Madugu named a squad of 23 for this month's friendly matches against neighbours Cameroon. Instead, there was a recall for forward Francisca Ordega, who last played for the Super Falcons at the FIFA World Cup in July 2023 and now plays in Saudi Arabia for Al Ittihad alongside compatriot Ashleigh Plumptre.
Nigeria FA praise Nottingham Forest owner for reaction to Taiwo Awoniyi injury

1 month ago | espn.co.uk | Colin Udoh

The Nigeria Football Federation have praised Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis for his reaction to Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi's abdominal injury, which required emergency surgery. The 27-year-old forward required emergency surgery after colliding with the goal frame during Forest's 2-2 draw against Leicester City in a Premier League match on May 11.
USWNT's Croix Bethune at 'about 90%' for Spirit post-injury

1 month ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

After a long eight months out with injury, Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune said she is gradually making her way back into form but told ESPN that she is still not at full fitness. Bethune, 24, who was part of the United States women's gold medal team in Paris 2024, tore her meniscus while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at MLB team Washington Nationals' game in late August, and only returned to action in late April. "I do feel like I am about 90%," she told ESPN.
Bay FC's Asisat Oshoala - African players have raised the bar in NWSL

2 months ago | espn.com | Colin Udoh

After experiencing one season in the United States, along with some outstanding talent from the African continent, Bay FC forward Asisat Oshoala believes that African players have raised the bar in the NWSL. Last season, Oshoala became the first of the high profile African players to be signed to the NWSL when she joined Bay FC.