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FIFA U-17 WC: Rampant Flamingos storm into round of 16 after Samoa rout

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The win was enough to see the Flamingos, bronze medallists at the 2022 finals hosted by India, reach the Round…

EPL: Brentford sting Liverpool in five – goal thriller

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

A VAR review awarded the Bees a penalty on the hour mark after Virgil van Dijk fouled Ouattara on the…

Mbeumo shines as Man. United down Brighton in six-goal thriller

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

But as Brighton pushed forward for an equaliser, United struck again in the 96th minute, Mbeumo grabbing his second of…

Embarrassment or Endorsement? FIFA’s Kebbi stadium post divides Nigerians

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

The Birnin Kebbi mini-stadium reportedly cost $1.18 million and was commissioned in 2023 by Governor Nasir Idris. FIFA said the…

Bayern cruise past 10-man Gladbach to stay five points clear

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Bayern Munich scored three second-half goals to beat 10-man Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-0 on Saturday, keeping their five-point lead at the…

Sinner storms into 8 final of the season in Vienna

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

World number two, Jannik Sinner, continued his impressive run of form on Saturday, defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur in straight…

Sunderland sink Chelsea with stoppage-time goal

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Sunderland pulled off a stunning upset at Stamford Bridge, beating Chelsea 2-1 after a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Chemsdine Talbi…

Guimaraes strike earns Newcastle late win over Fulham

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Bruno Guimaraes scored a last-minute winner as Newcastle United edged Fulham 2-1 in a tense Premier League clash at St…

Finidi rallies Rivers United for CAF Champions League comeback against Black Bulls

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Finidi said his players are fully prepared for the challenge and will give their best to get the needed result.

From Villa Park to the Emirates: Where Premier League shocks could happen

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Last season, Manchester City stumbled at Villa Park. Although Pep Guardiola’s side now look confident,…

Hearn dismisses African fight rumours, confirms Joshua’s next bout in February

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

There had been reports that Joshua could stage a comeback fight in Africa, possibly in Ghana or Nigeria, since he…

Udu takes project 2027 to new heights

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Special mention has to be made about the role the Chief inspector of Education (C.I.E.) Udu LGA, Mr Samson Ochuko…

Eberechi Eze reveals he almost signed for Spurs before choosing Arsenal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Eze's £67.5 million transfer from Crystal Palace, completed on August 23 after Arsenal hijacked Tottenham's advanced negotiations, marked a dramatic…

Super Falcons soar past Benin with confident victory in WAFCON qualifier

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo in the opening half ensured that the 10-time African champions took firm control…

Rashford eyes permanent Barcelona move, gives reason

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Marcus Rashford is making waves at Barcelona and is already hinting at a permanent stay, citing the fresh start and…

NAFA unveils season 4 of secondary school flag football league

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

NAFA acknowledged the role of the Nigeria School Sport Federation and sponsors including Browns Nigeria (in partnership with the NFL’s…

Super Eagles goalie, Ojo Olorunleke drops divorce Case, reconciles with wife

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

However, Tosin told the court that she did not want the marriage to end because she didn’t want their children…

NBA stars Billups, Rozier, Jones nabbed by FBI in explosive gambling scandal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Federal investigators claim the scheme, financed by members of the Bonanno, Genovese and Gambino crime families, employed marked cards, x-ray…

UCL Action Recap: Chelsea, Bayern, Liverpool Impress (Full results)

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

With Matchday 3 now completed, attention shifts to Matchday 4, which will take place in November. As the group stage…

Rampaging Liverpool crush Frankfurt in ruthless Champions League display

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Liverpool picked up right where they left off after the break, with Cody Gakpo converting a smart through ball from…

Chelsea run riot at Stamford Bridge, smash five goals past Ajax

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Chelsea hit back with two quickfire penalties before half-time. Enzo Fernández restored the two-goal cushion with a calm finish in…

Osimhen hits double as Galatasaray thrash Bodo in Champions League showdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

Osimhen doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, capitalising on poor defending from Bodo’s backline to fire home a composed…

Osimhen, Nwabali up for 2025 CAF Awards

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have been nominated for top honours at the 2025 CAF Awards, though…

Rampant Arsenal crush Atletico Madrid in London showdown

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 months ago

The Gunners’ momentum only grew stronger. In the 68th minute, Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal’s new attacking powerhouse, made it 3-0, his…

Senegal cries for Justice as footballer Cheikh Toure found dead in Ghana

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Ghanaian police are investigating the mysterious death of a 20-year-old Senegalese footballer, Cheikh Toure, whose body was brought to a…

A brighter season awaits Nigerian athletes — AFN

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

As Enugu 2026 approaches, his words echo a deeper vision for Nigerian sports - one that blunges ambition, unity, and…

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr earns first Portugal U-16 team call-up

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has been called up to Portugal’s Under-16 national team for the first time after…

Predator Energy powers spectacular freestyle football showdown in Lagos

Michael Adesina

5 months ago

The energy was electric at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on Saturday, as Nigeria's best freestyle footballers dazzled fans…

Sean Dyche named new Nottingham Forest manager

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

Postecoglou had been appointed after Nuno Espirito Santo was dismissed in September following disagreements with club owner Evangelos Marinakis

Liverpool crisis grows as Micah Richards points fingers at key players

Femi Fabunmi

5 months ago

match, Bryan Mbeumo gave Manchester United an early lead before Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool in the 78th minute. However,…

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