Football

Former CAF President Issa Hayatou is dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Born on 9 August, 1946, Hayatou asides being CAF President, also served as the acting FIFA president until 26 February 2016…

Transfer: Osimhen gives Chelsea two conditions

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Super Eagles' star player and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has given Chelsea two conditions to join the Premier League club…

Transfer: Conte snubs Victor Osimhen again

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has again left Victor Osimhen out of their pre-season friendly.

Akeem Akanni Abiodun joins Kwara United from Sporting Lagos

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Kwara United have officially secured the signing of 19-year-old promising central midfielder Akeem Akanni Abiodun from Sporting Lagos.

African athletes and teams to follow at the Olympic Games

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Few could have imagined that the Nigeria women's basketball team would sensationally beat Australia in the first group stage match.…

Mbappe buys French football club

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Newly signed Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has bought a French professional football club, Caen.

Bright Osayi-Samuel male U-13 football competition debuts in Edo

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The tournament is sponsored by Fenebache and Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel and family, in conjunction with the Edo Football…

Olympics football: Super Falcons crash again to Spain

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Falcons were almost forcing the Spanish side to a goalless draw when they scored the only goal of the…

Canadian women’s football team lose 6 points, coach Bev Priestman banned

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Priestman apologised on Wednesday for what had happened and said ultimate responsibility lay with her.

Super Falcons crash to Brazil in Women’s Olympics football opener

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Gabi Nunes scored the only goal of the match in the 37th minute of the first half after he was…

1XCUP 2024: 20 teams to battle for N20m as competition kicks off August 5

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

A staggering amount of N20 million is on the line as 20 teams are set to battle each other in…

Morocco beat Argentina in chaotic opening game at Paris Olympics

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“I told the team at half-time to improve ball circulation, which was what we were missing. We have to improve…

Chelsea to investigate Enzo Fernandez’s racist video

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Chelsea have “instigated an internal disciplinary procedure” into a video posted on social media by Enzo Fernandez. The French Football…

Mbappé signs five-year deal Real Madrid

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Mbappé, 25, signed a five-year contract at the club after leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. The France international…

Messi becomes player with most trophies in football history

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Messi played for 60 minutes as his country beat Colombia 1-0 in the final of the 2024 Copa America.

King Charles sends message to heartbroken England after Euro 2024 final debacle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

King Charles in a message to England coach and the team said "Although victory may have eluded you this evening,…

Heartbreak for England as Spain emerge European Champions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In the 54th minute, Nico Williams collected a pass and managed to hold off the defender, then rifled in a…

Aguero names player to win Ballon d’Or award

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Vinicius Jr was regarded as favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after Madrid won LaLiga and the Champions League. And…

Euro 2024: History on line as Spain aims for record fourth title to stop England’s first triumph

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

For the first time, England topped their group in the Euro in consecutive editions, having previously managed to emerge group…

1xCup: Introducing the participants and tournament schedule!

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The first stage of knockouts will be held from July 15 to 17, and the second from July 17 to…

Super-sub Watkins’ late strike sends England to Euro 2024 final

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Palmer displayed great vision and sent a pass to Watkins, who showed brilliant composure inside the box to bury the…

Spanish teenager Yamal coy over ‘dream come true’ wonder strike

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Spain teenager Lamine Yamal on Tuesday sought to play down excitement over his wonder goal against France. Yamal, however, said…

Spain hit Euro 2024 final after moving past France in explosive match

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The 16-year-old Yamal unleashed a powerful shot from long distance. His precise attempt glanced off the post into the top…

Euro semi-final: Spain dare France as Netherlands battle England for final spot

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

France, on the other hand, have managed to advance to the semi finals without scoring from open play as Les…

Finidi George: Mr Jollof calls out Victor Osimhen

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Mr Jollof claimed that Osimhen blocked him after he corrected him over his recent public altercation with Super Eagles’ coach,…

Ten-man Uruguay kick Brazil out of Copa America

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The star-studded Brazil had been fumbling since the tournament began, churning out a disappointing draw against lowly Costa Rica before…

Netherlands land in semi-final after edging out Turkey

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Turkey shockingly opened the scoring in the 35th minute of the game. Arda Guler produced a beautiful lofted cross into…

England hit Euro 2024 semi-finals after dumping out Switzerland on penalties

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Switzerland opened the scoring in the 75th minute. Breel Embolo pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beat…

Martinez rues missed penalty as Portugal exit Euros in shootout

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Martinez said there were plenty of positives from the game, including the fact that Portugal had 63 per cent possession.…

Tired Mbappe asked to go off against Portugal – Deschamps

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The usually prolific Mbappe has not been at his best during the Euros, scoring once from the penalty spot against…

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