Sports

FirstBank sponsors Okwaraji U-16 Championship to boost Youth Football

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 hours ago

FirstBank has announced its sponsorship of the maiden Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Championship, a nationwide school-based tournament aimed at promoting…

Joao Felix reveals brutal truth behind dramatic Chelsea exit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 hours ago

Portuguese forward João Félix has spoken candidly about his departure from Chelsea, insisting he holds no regrets despite describing Stamford…

FIFA Rankings: Nigeria remains 26th as France tops the world

Femi Fabunmi

7 hours ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have successfully maintained their 26th position in the latest men’s world ranking released by

CAF, FIFA praise DR Congo after World Cup qualification

Femi Fabunmi

9 hours ago

Fans across DR Congo have expressed their joy and excitement, seeing this qualification as a historic moment that brings pride…

I’m a Muslim, don’t mock my religion – Lamine Yamal

Michael Adesina

9 hours ago

Spain international Lamine Yamal has spoken out after anti-Muslim chants marred his country’s goalless friendly against Egypt national football team,…

Offers stack up for Nwabali after Chippa United exit – Etafia

Femi Fabunmi

10 hours ago

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Greg Etafia has said that Stanley Nwabali already has several offers and is likely to join…

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi ventures into music, sets to release debut album

Femi Fabunmi

12 hours ago

Alex Iwobi, the Super Eagles midfielder, is set to take on a new challenge off the pitch. The Fulham star…

48 teams qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup (full list)

Michael Adesina

16 hours ago

The allocation of the 48 slots is as follows: UEFA (Europe) 16; CAF (Africa) 9; AFC (Asia) 8; CONCACAF 6…

Czechia beat Denmark to secure first World Cup spot since 2006

Ayorinde Oluokun

17 hours ago

Czechia had earlier beaten Ireland on penalties in the semifinals, while Denmark defeated North Macedonia 4-0 to reach the final.

Bosnia shock Italy, seal 2026 World Cup spot on penalties

Ayorinde Oluokun

18 hours ago

Italy will miss a third consecutive World Cup finals after crumbling in the playoff, in spite of forcing extra time…

Turkiye, Sweden seal 2026 World Cup spots, as Kosovo, Poland crash out

Ayorinde Oluokun

18 hours ago

Turkiye defeated Kosovo 1-0 in Pristina to end a 24-year wait, qualifying for their first World Cup since 2002.

DR Congo end 52-year wait with dramatic World Cup qualification

Kazeem Ugbodaga

23 hours ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo have secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence with…

Super Eagles surrender lead as Jordan force dramatic draw

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 day ago

Jordan rallied from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Nigeria on Tuesday, which impressed going forward but lost grip…

Infantino backs Iran’s place at 2026 World Cup in United States

Femi Fabunmi

1 day ago

Meanwhile, Iran recently played friendly matches in Turkey, including one against Nigeria. During the games, Iranian players wore black armbands…

La Liga shortlist Nigeria’s duo of Ejuke, Adams for African player of the year

Femi Fabunmi

1 day ago

This system ensures that both public opinion and professional analysis play a role in deciding who takes home the prestigious…

Napoli to punish Romelu Lukaku

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

“The club reserves the right to evaluate the adoption of appropriate disciplinary measures as well as the continuation of the…

Nigeria vs Jordan: Super Eagles face World cup-bound side in friendly clash

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

Historically, Nigeria and Jordan have faced each other twice at the senior level, with each team winning one match. Nigeria…

Ghana sack coach Otto Addo weeks before World Cup

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

The decision comes shortly after Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany national football team in an international friendly on Monday in…

Undav strikes late as Germany stun Ghana in thrilling comeback win

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 days ago

Ghana responded strongly in the second half and levelled in the 70th minute through Issahaku Fatawu, who fired a superb…

EPL: VAR under fire as fans call for Its removal

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

More than 75% of Premier League fans want VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to be removed, according to a survey by…

Nigeria Vs Jordan: Super Eagles’ goalie, Okoye ruled out of Tuesday’s encounter

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

The 26-year-old had featured in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran last Friday, putting in a solid performance between the sticks.

Nigeria aim for victory as Super Eagles face Jordan in friendly

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

Playing in the Europa League is an amazing feeling, especially when I think about how I started my career and…

Oyedeji Leads Tributes as Nigerian Basketball Mourns Legend Lawal Garba

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

His journey through the game, from his early days with Bauchi State Intermediate at Oluyole ’79 to starring for the…

UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya declares self ‘undefeated’

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

Adesanya lost by technical knockout (TKO) in the second round to American fighter Joe Pyfer at a UFC event in…

MoC Athletics Academy shines with 28-Medal Haul at MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays in Jos

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

The MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays in Jos delivered a thrilling showcase of athletic excellence, and MoC Athletics Academy emerged as…

CAF names Nigeria’s Samson Adamu acting General Secretary

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed as the Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking a…

Tottenham sacks Igor Tudor after miserable 37 days in charge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the mutual departure of Head Coach Igor Tudor with immediate effect, bringing to a close one…

Israel Adesanya crashes again as Pyfer KOs him

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The opening round saw both fighters exchange strikes, with Adesanya landing leg kicks while Pyfer mixed in combinations and secured…

Debut delight: Fernandez speaks on first Nigeria appearance

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

There was a big age difference between us over 15 years so while I was still young, he already had…

AFCON Drama: Senegal damn consequences, parade trophy in France

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

Morocco has only won AFCON once before, in 1976. They are now preparing for the upcoming World Cup, which they…

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