Football

Super Falcons’ Nnadozie, coach Madugu earn Ballon d’Or nominations

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justin Madugu have been nominated for top honours at the 2025 Ballon…

Ballon d’Or 2025: Full list of men and women nominees

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

France Football has unveiled the full list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or across both men’s and women’s categories. Here…

No Entry: Five Clubs UEFA banned from competing in the Champions League

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

These incidents highlight UEFA’s zero-tolerance stance on integrity breaches in European football. While rare, such bans send a clear message…

Champions League: Benfica stun Nice, Feyenoord edge Fenerbahçe as UCL qualifiers light up Europe (Full Results)

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

In one of the standout results, Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty secured a narrow 1-0 win over Slovan Bratislava, while French side…

Breaking: Nunez set for Saudi switch as Liverpool chase Isak

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Liverpool have agreed to sell striker Darwin Nunez to Al-Hilal for €53 million (£46.3 million), with the Uruguayan now expected…

Football Transfer: Valencia eye Umar Sadiq reunion

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

successful return to Valencia could provide the Super Eagles forward with much-needed consistency and playing time in a competitive environment.…

Wilfred Ndidi arrives in Istanbul ahead of €9.5m Besiktas move

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi has arrived in Istanbul to complete his €9.5 million transfer from Leicester City to…

Excitement builds as 1xCup 2025 group stage draw unveiled in Lagos

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

The stage is set for one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing football tournaments as the group stage draw for the 2025 edition…

CHAN 2025: Why we lost to defending champions, Senegal – Coach Eric Chelle

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

The Group D encounter of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) took place on Tuesday evening at the Amani Stadium…

8th African Nations Championship: Eagles lose opening match 0-1 to title-holders Senegal

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Defeat means the Eagles occupy the bottom of group D without a point, following the earlier 1-1 draw between Congo…

Lagos goes wild as Cristiano Ronaldo arrives with Al Nassr for pre- season tour

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

The team was previously training in Lisbon, Portugal, before making the move to Lagos. On social

Update: Thomas Partey granted bail after rape charges

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court over six serious charges…

Breaking: Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey appears in court over rape charges

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Tuesday to face five counts of rape…

We made a pact – Atalanta CEO reveals Lookman’s transfer condition

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Atalanta CEO Antonio Percassi has laid the cards on the table concerning Ademola Lookman’s future at the club, insisting the…

D’Tigress arrive Abuja after historic Afrobasket win

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

This victory adds to the growing legacy of Nigerian women's basketball and highlights the importance of continued investment in female…

Amorim eyes 20-year stay at Man United despite woeful debut season

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Ruben Amorim says he wants to manage Manchester United for the next 20 years, even after delivering one of the…

Jude Bellingham finally shows off nasty shoulder surgery scar after two-year injury battle

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has revealed the massive scar from his recent shoulder surgery, confirming just how serious the…

AC Milan close in on Swiss-Nigerian defender Zachary Athekame

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Italian giants AC Milan are not backing down in their pursuit of Swiss-Nigerian right-back, Zachary Athekame. The Rossoneri have decided…

Nigerian football great Peter Rufai’s final journey begins August 22

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Members of All Stars International Football Clubs from different divisions are also expected to take part in the event.

Ademola Lookman submits transfer request to force Inter Milan move

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Lookman has yet to feature in any of Atalanta’s preseason fixtures, with speculation swirling that he is being held out…

8th African Nations Championship: Nigeria launch quest for another continental title

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Bronze medal-winners in 2014 and runners-up four years later, Nigeria have blown hot and cold in the 16-year-old tournament that…

Mourinho plots shock move for Garnacho as Man United bomb squad crumbles

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Jose Mourinho is on a mission and his first target is Manchester United rebel Alejandro Garnacho. The former United boss,…

“From Stamford Bridge to Turf Moor: Broja’s stunning £20M switch

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Parker will be keen to unlock Broja’s potential, banking on the striker’s physicality and goal-scoring instincts to help the Clarets…

‘I used to hawk zobo here’ — Super Falcons captain Ajibade storms MFM with powerful testimony

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

The event was both a celebration of sporting excellence and a testimony of faith and resilience, drawing attention to Ajibade’s…

Football Transfer: Arsenal speak on hijacking Isak deal from Liverpool

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Liverpool are expected to return with an improved offer as they look to bring in a marquee attacking player before…

Serie A: Inter Milan sign Nigerian wonderkid, Richy Agbonifo on permanent deal

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Agbonifo’s arrival signals Inter Milan’s continued commitment to scouting and developing international talent, particularly from Africa, as they build for…

Bayelsa United drags Coach Bosso to NFF, seeks N30m for contract breach

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Bosso, 57, who was hired last year as Technical Adviser to the Bayelsa State team and moved the team through…

Son confirms Tottenham exit after 10 years, reveals next move

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has announced he will leave the club this summer, after a decade of dazzling North…

Moment Jay-Jay Okocha hosted Westerhof in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 months ago

Okocha, a key player under Westerhof’s tenure, was praised for his role in creating a night filled with fond memories.

Adamawa governor gifts Super Falcons’ Coach Madugu house, N50m (Photos)

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Responding, Madugu, who said he was overwhelmed by the gestures, thanked the governor and people of Adamawa State for the…

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