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Ranking the contenders to replace Victor Osimhen for Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

With Nigeria’s qualification hopes precariously balanced on a knife-edge, the looming October battles against Lesotho and Benin couldn't be more…

2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Race: Falconets return, head to Ibadan

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Alaba Olabiyi struck with 20 minutes left of the encounter at the Kigali-Pele Stadium to give Nigeria victory and the…

Organisers of Multi Sports International preseason football tournament plans big

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

However, there's a spice of foreign flavour in this edition, as Dragons FC of Benin Republic, would also be participating,"…

WAFU-B U17 Championship: Golden Eaglets take on Baby Cheetahs in Yamoussoukro

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Burkina Faso’s Baby Stallions on Sunday laboured to a 1-0 win over the Beninoise squad, in the first match of…

The secret in Kane’s Bayern contract that could send him back to England

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Harry Kane could be closer to a sensational Premier League return than anyone imagined and the key might already be…

Real Madrid set to snub Ballon d’Or again

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to boycott the Ballon d’Or awards for the second year in a row, as tensions…

Ballon d’Or 2025: PSG set to miss ceremony

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

However, with the derby against Marseille now coinciding with the event, most of the players will likely have to focus…

Brazilian coach arrives Lagos for Africano FC

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Hector Costa, renowned for his eagle eyes in talents spotting and development is expected in the next few weeks to…

Martinelli rescues Arsenal with late equaliser against Man. City

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The goal ensured Arsenal avoided a defeat to City, while leaving Pep Guardiola’s side frustrated after failing to convert their…

CAFCL: Goita, Ngenge on target as Remo Stars sweep aside Zilmadjou in Abeokuta

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The Sky Blue Stars took control early, with Leonard Ngenge breaking the deadlock in the 12th minute after latching onto…

Atletico frustrated as Mallorca hold them To draw

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Atletico Madrid’s nightmare September rolled on as they stumbled to a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened Mallorca on Sunday, a game…

2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Race: Falconets soar over She-Amavubi in Kigali

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Alaba Olabiyi scored from a goalmouth scramble off a corner kick in the 70th minute to give Nigeria victory, and put…

2026 WCQ: Permutations, calculations in Super Eagles’ group as FIFA probes South Africa

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The development could have far-reaching consequences for Bafana Bafana, as a possible deduction of three points and three goals may…

Iwobi stars in Fulham’s thrashing of Brentford in West London Derby

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Iwobi's influence continued two minutes later when he unlocked Brentford’s defence with a clever through ball that found Harry Wilson,…

Man, United edge Chelsea in Old Trafford thriller

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The home side doubled their advantage in the 37th minute as Casemiro rose highest to meet Harry Maguire’s flick-on, powering…

La Liga: Mbappe strikes again as Madrid see off Espanyol

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Kylian Mbappe was on target again as Real Madrid cruised past Espanyol 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, stretching…

Ruthless Kane hits hat-trick as Bayern crush Hoffenheim

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Harry Kane is proving unstoppable in Germany. The England captain banged in his second Bundesliga hat-trick of the season on…

EPL: Liverpool cling on against furious Everton comeback

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Liverpool held firm under a ferocious second-half Everton onslaught to secure a vital 2-1 Merseyside derby victory at a nervy…

Lookman ends exile as Juric confirms return for Torino clash

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Atalanta manager Ivan Jurić has officially ended a three-month standoff, declaring Ademola Lookman “back and available” for selection against Torino…

Zidane’s son snubs France, chooses to play for Algeria

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Through his father’s family, who came from the Kabylie region of Algeria, Luca qualifies to represent the North African nation.

EPL: Amorim plays down ‘crisis talks’ with Ratcliffe

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim, has dismissed reports that his midweek meeting with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was a crisis…

Pep Taunts Arsenal: Titles now bought, not earned

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has thrown a jab at Arsenal ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash at the Emirates, claiming…

Nigeria’s Onyedika scores as Club Brugge Crush Monaco in UCL thriller

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Onyedika's response just seven minutes later extended the lead, and Vanaken himself added a third in the 42nd minute with…

Haaland shatters Champions League record as Man. City move past Napoli

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Phil Foden curled a pass into the box, and Haaland looped a header past the keeper to become the fastest…

Rashford hits brace as Barcelona edge Newcastle at St. James’ Park

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Marcus Rashford was the architect of Barça’s victory, netting both second-half goals to overcome a spirited home side.

24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin training in Santiago

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The Flying Eagles were scheduled to continue training on Thursday in their build-up ahead of the friendly game against Chile…

Relief for Nigeria as FIFA opens case against South Africa

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Nigeria’s hopes of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received an unexpected boost after world football governing body FIFA…

FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles slips to 45th in the World

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Elsewhere, Zimbabwe suffered the biggest fall in the rankings worldwide, dropping nine places to 125th

Unruly Behaviour: Atletico Madrid manager, Simeone apologises for outbursts with Liverpool fans

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The dramatic night began with Liverpool racing into a 2-0 lead inside six minutes through Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah.

Monaco players humiliated, evacuate plane in underwear

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Monaco’s Champions League campaign faced an unusual and bizarre start when their flight to Belgium was abruptly cancelled amid chaos…

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