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Lewandowski stuns fans with shock Poland exit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The dramatic decision follows a contentious period between the two men, culminating in Probierz stripping Lewandowski of the captaincy and…

Neymar tests positive for COVID-19

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

10 months ago

The 33-year-old forward reportedly began exhibiting symptoms of the virus on Thursday, prompting immediate medical testing. According to Santos’ official…

Osimhen says no to Al Hilal’s €75m offer, Galatasaray’s hopes revived

Paul Dada

10 months ago

The future of the talented striker remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Osimhen's decision to reject Al Hilal's offer…

IFAB introduces new football rules ahead of 2025/26 season

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

One of the key changes is a new eight-second limit on how long goalkeepers can hold the ball. If exceeded,…

NSF President Engineer, Toke Aka extends Eid al-Adha goodwill message to Muslim sporting community

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

NSF boss and an executive member of World English Scrabble Players Association praised the contributions of Muslim athletes, players, coaches,…

FIFA Club World Cup: Referees to wear cameras, use offside tech gadget

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

This groundbreaking innovation is designed to offer fans a unique, first-person perspective of the game and shed new light on…

French Open: Coco Gauff triumphs at Roland Garros, defeats Sabalenka in thrilling final

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

In the deciding set, Gauff settled early, broke Sabalenka’s serve, and held firm through several tense games.

Ashleigh Plumptre clears air on NFF allegation post, blames hackers

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

Ashleigh warned her fans not to believe any news from unverified sources. Instead, she advised them to follow only her…

Plumptre breaks silence on Super Falcons exclusion

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

In a candid post on her official Facebook page, Plumptre revealed that her refusal to yield to certain questionable demands…

“I don hang boot”: Boniface bows out of Super Eagles in emotional post

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

By Femi Fabunmi Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has sparked speculation about his international future after posting an emotional message…

Tinubu sends heartfelt message to family, friends of boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa

Paul Dada

10 months ago

President Tinubu notes that Nigeria's sporting community and Nigerians will long remember the legendary boxer and coach for the honour…

Chelle speaks on Super Eagles’ playing pattern

Paul Dada

10 months ago

“When I say the game was not easy, it was because we played against a very good team. They had…

EPL: Tottenham eye Brentford’s Thomas Frank after sacking Postecoglou

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

By Femi Fabunmi English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur are expected to name a new head coach next week following…

Haaland, Nusa run riot as Norway crush woeful Italy in Oslo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The hosts weren’t done yet. On the stroke of halftime, Martin Ødegaard delivered a perfectly weighted ball into the path…

International Friendly: Super Eagles, Russia share spoils in Moscow

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

By Femi Fabunmi An under-strength Nigeria side showcased resilience and character on Friday night, holding Russia’s in-form Sbornaya to a…

Osimhen takes decision on joining Al- Hilal

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

According to Sources from Italy, Al-Hilal’s intent to secure Osimhen’s signature, including a direct phone call from newly appointed coach…

National Sports Festival: Will southeast states reverse the slide?

Paul Dada

10 months ago

The NSF is the Nigerian version of the Olympics or All Africa Games. It is open games where states present…

UEFA Nations League: Yamal magic helps Spain survive France comeback in 9-goal thriller

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

By Femi Fabunmi Defending champions Spain booked their spot in the UEFA Nations League final after a dramatic 5-4 win…

Sabalenka shocks Swiatek, ends reign with stunning French Open Semi-Final victory

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Swiatek, known as the ‘Queen of Clay’, had captured six of the past ten Grand Slam titles between them but…

Spain survive French frenzy in 9-goal classic to reach UEFA Nations League Final

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

In the dying seconds, Randal Kolo Muani latched onto a pinpoint cross from Cherki to head home France’s fourth goal,…

Nigeria to test Russia’s strength in Moscow showdown

Femi Fabunmi

10 months ago

By Femi Fabunmi After winning the four-nation Unity Cup in London, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Russia in an…

Portugal roar into final as Ronaldo sinks Germany with classic finish

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

The 40-year-old forward showed masterful composure, slotting the ball past Marc-André ter Stegen to give Portugal the lead. The goal…

Chelsea land Premier League Wonderkid Liam Delap in £30m deal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Expressing his excitement, Delap said: “I understand the stature of this club and can see the trajectory it is on…

Chelle reveals why four Super Eagles stars withdrew from Russia friendly

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Speaking in an interview with UK-based Nigerian journalist Austin Okon-Akpan, Coach Chelle offered a breakdown of the circumstances that led…

The Georgian golden generation in European football

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Kvaratskhelia scored a decisive early goal in Georgia’s stunning 2–0 victory over Portugal during the Euro 2024 group stage

Why did the popularity of catenaccio fade over time?

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Catenaccio’s primary goal was to prevent goals rather than to score them. This meant that matches featuring catenaccio were frequently…

Nigeria, USA, Spain in Elite Pot as U-17 Women’s World Cup Draw Looms in Rabat

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

Hosts Morocco, one of Africa’s five representatives, are placed in Pot 1 alongside defending champions North Korea, Spain, Japan, the…

Ajibade’s brace stuns Cameroon as Super Falcons soar in Abeokuta

Kazeem Ugbodaga

10 months ago

She opened the scoring in the 28th minute from the penalty spot before adding a second in the 43rd minute,…

Simone Inzaghi set to dump Inter Milan for Al Hilal

Michael Adesina

10 months ago

Simone Inzaghi is set to leave Inter Milan after accepting a managerial offer from Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal.

Osimhen’s next move: Okocha weighs in

Paul Dada

10 months ago

When asked if he had any inside knowledge on Osimhen's next destination, Okocha remained reserved, saying, "I don’t know. Wherever…

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