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Barcelona looking to reunite with Thiago Alcantara

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Alcantara came up through Barcelona’s youth system and made 68 appearances for the first team.

Dele Alli opens up about pill addiction, sexual abuse as child

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Dele Alli was part of the England team which reached the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Russia.

2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles draw South Africa, Benin, three others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The Super Eagles will play in Group C and will meet a stiffer opposition from South Africa and Benin Republic.

Naija Super 8 Semi-finals: Sporting Lagos face Akwa United

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

In the only match of the day, both goalkeepers were called to action early in the match. Kolumbo Alladoum tipped…

FIFA bars Ronaldo’s club from registering players

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr has been barred from signing new players due to outstanding debts, FIFA announced on…

Manchester City to receive $4m bonus for World Cup duty

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Barcelona FC will receive the second-highest amount of $4,538,955, followed by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich with $4,331,809.

Naija Super 8: Lobi Stars Beat Akwa United To Top Group B

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Lobi Stars, on Wednesday, defeated Akwa United, 2-0, in their last Naija Super 8 Group B encounter at the Mobolaji…

Naomi Osaka welcomes baby girl

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Last month, she mentioned that she and Cordae were considering unconventional names rather than standard ones.

National Sports Festival: Ogun unveils 16-member LOC

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The LOC has been mandated to set up subcommittees, made up of various stakeholders to ensure a hitch-free exercise as…

Sporting Lagos shock Remo Stars, Katsina United dump out Enyimba

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Katsina United defeated Enyimba International 2-1, while Sporting Lagos snatched a late 2-1 win over Remo Stars of Ikenne.

Gombe residents raise alarm over impact of betting on youths

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“You need to see how they go about looking for money for betting, especially when the English premiership is on."

Postecoglou relishing challenge of proving doubters wrong at Tottenham

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

“I’ve always gone with my gut on these things. I know when I’m at my best and I’m at my…

2023 Wimbledon: Djokovic, Alcaraz move to 4th round

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz both advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday, while Elena Rybakina and Ons…

Akwa United zoom into semi-finals of Naija Super 8

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Rivers United were the better side for majority of the first half, but failed to fashion a clear scoring opportunity…

Nigeria wins U-21 Women’s Volleyball Championship

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria has won the 2023 African U-21 Nations Women’s Volleyball Championship Zone 3 in Niamey, Niger Republic.…

Afuwape leads Nigeria’s D’Tigers in first-ever win at FIBA AfroCan

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

D’Tigers had lost all their matches after finishing 0-3 in the inaugural edition of the tournament in Mali in 2019.

Djokovic’s victory march suffers with Wimbledon scheduling

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Novak Djokovic will have to postpone his day off and work overtime due to Wimbledon’s inflexible scheduling. When play was…

Svitolina sends Azerenka packing from Wimbledon after a thriller

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Sunday’s 2-6 6-4 7-6(11-9) win handed the Ukrainian wildcard a first win over Azarenka in a battle between the last…

Former Barcelona player Luis Suarez is dead

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder Luis Suarez, the only male footballer born in Spain to win the Ballon d’Or,…

Volkanovski retains UFC featherweight crown

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Australian martial artist, Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight title after knocking out Yair Rodriguez on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena.…

Naija Super 8: Akwa United, Lobi Stars take control of Group B

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The Uyo side defeated Yobe Desert Stars 2-1, while Lobi Stars came from behind to snatch a late 2-1 victory…

David de Gea leaves Manchester United

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"I took incredible pride every time I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the…

I am not responsible for PSG’s failures, talk to those at the top: Mbappe speaks

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

I'm a competitor, when I play, it's to win. And no matter who I play with, no matter what shirt…

Remo Stars beat Enyimba in Naija Super 8 opener

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Remo dominated the opening exchanges producing two shots on target within fifteen minutes. The Ikenne boys opened the scoring in…

Arda Güler: I want to become a club legend like Di Stéfano

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"You have seen, like so many millions of children, how the greatest comebacks were made and how those Champions League…

Shaibu excited by hosting of World Athletics Championship Trials in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Shaibu stated this on Thursday in Benin, after watching the world champion Tobi Amusan claimed 100 meters hurdles title for…

Real Madrid beat Barcelona to sign ‘Turkish Messi’ Arda Guler

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Real Madrid have completed the signing of teenage sensation dubbed the "Turkish Messi" Arda Guler.

Kanu, Okocha, Mikel make Premier League Best Africa XI

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Premier League Africa XI was voted by football fans across Africa, as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary celebration…

Luis Enrique coy on Mbappe exit as he takes PSG hotseat

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"I cannot give confidences but we will try to make the best possible squad for PSG."

Lucas Radebe picks Drogba as greatest Premier League African player

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The Premier League trophy showcase was part of the activities lined up in celebration of PL Greatest Africa XI, to…

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