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CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens thrash USFA to reach WAFU-B final
The result caps an impressive campaign so far for Edo Queens, who had earlier navigated their way through Grou…
Lamine Yamal reacts to Lionel Messi's retirement from international football
Lamine Yamal shares a photo with Lionel Messi after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, marking the end of Messi's …
La Liga President Javier names Barcelona star as 2026 Ballon d'Or winner
La Liga President Javier Tebas backs Rodri for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, highlighting Spain’s World Cup success as…
Enzo Fernandez: How much Argentina midfielder will earn per week at Manchester City emerges
Manchester City signs Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint-British record £125 million, doubling his wages …
Revealed: Why Enzo Fernandez chose number 17 at Manchester City
Enzo Fernandez completes a British transfer record £125 million move to Manchester City. He will wear the numb…
Super Eagles suffer multiple setbacks ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Nigeria faces an injury crisis ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with Yira Sor and three other key players d…
Lagos Sports Commission DG meets mother of young athlete over viral video
Tanimola, who represents Lagos in squash and competes in the Under-15 category, had reportedly been prevented …
30 years after Atlanta glory, Uba Sani honours Amokachi, Babayaro, Lawal
Their achievements were part of the golden era of Nigerian football, which also saw the country win the Africa…
Transfers: Femi Azeez joins Brighton on four-year deal
The transfer was completed after both clubs submitted a deal sheet ahead of the 11pm deadline on Monday, exten…
Revealed: Why Monaco halted Lamine Camara's proposed move to Chelsea on deadline day
Monaco's Thiago Scuro details the failed transfer of Lamine Camara to Chelsea, linked to Folarin Balogun's Eve…
Balogun Completes Everton Medical Before Abandoning Move
Everton’s move for Folarin Balogun collapsed after the striker changed his mind over the move following a medi…
Premier League Sets All-Time Record With £3.46bn Summer Transfer Spending
Premier League clubs have broken the all-time summer transfer spending record after spending reached £3.46 bil…
Ghana, Nigeria set for African Unity Cup in Estonia
Speaking on the decision to support the initiative, the CEO of Afro Empire, Tamara Adu, said the event goes be…
Deadline Day: 9 Nigeria-eligible players who completed transfers to new clubs
Nine Nigeria-eligible players made moves on transfer deadline day, with notable transfers to clubs in England,…
Opta's Supercomputer updates Premier League prediction after transfer window closed
Opta's supercomputer updates Premier League title predictions post-summer transfer window. Arsenal leads, whil…
Erling Haaland send cheeky message to Enzo Fernandez after deadline day transfer to Manchester City
Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m on Deadline Day, reuniting him with Erling Haalan…
Enzo Fernandez writes lengthy statement to Chelsea fans after £125m British record move to Man City
Enzo Fernandez completes a record £125 million transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City, amid a tumultuous far…
Infantino: FIFA ready to support Nigeria’s football reform drive
Infantino disclosed this on Tuesday after meeting a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission (NSC…
‘My girls are ready’ — Aduku confident Falconets can shine at U-20 WWC
With the World Cup now just days away, Aduku is satisfied with the team’s preparations and, most importantly, …
Sadiq Umar suffers hamstring injury as Valencia confirm fresh injury blow
Following medical examinations, Valencia confirmed that Umar has suffered an injury to his right hamstring and…
Alexander Isak, Enzo Fernandez and other Premier League players signed for £100m and above
Manchester City finalises a £125 million deal for Enzo Fernandez, matching the British record, marking his sec…
EKO 2026 to drive school sports development – LOC
According to the LOC helmsman, the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu began a comprehensive upgrade of sport…
NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body
The document, dated 1 September, and purportedly signed by FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström, claimed F…
NFF Denies FIFA Letter, Meets Infantino
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as fake a purported letter allegedly issued by FIFA over c…
Brighton Sign £15m Nigerian Winger Azeez
Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Millwall. The 25-year-old scored 11 goals …
Bellingham Takes Dig At Messi After Retirement Announcement
England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has appeared to take a subtle dig at Lionel Messi following…
Chelsea exploit key loophole to sign Nigeria-eligible defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, loan him to Atalanta
Chelsea has confirmed the signing of 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, who will play on loan a…
Ethan Nwaneri: Super Eagles-eligible star leaves Arsenal for former Champions League winners
Arsenal loans Super Eagles-eligible Ethan Nwaneri to Borussia Dortmund for the season, amid interest from top …
Former Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Udeze slams Obafemi Martins over Seyi Tinubu NFF President suggestion
Ifeanyi Udeze slams Obafemi Martins for proposing Seyi Tinubu as NFF president, advocating instead for Seyi Ol…
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins backs Seyi Tinubu to become next NFF president
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has endorsed Seyi Tinubu for NFF presidency amid leadership crisis…
Gianni Infantino pays emotional tribute to Lionel Messi after 2022 FIFA World Cup winner retired from international football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pays tribute to Lionel Messi following his retirement from international footb…
Martins urges stronger competition for Osimhen, recalls Yakubu rivalry
The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United striker pointed to the intense competition he experienced during h…
Super Eagles suffer major blow as top Nigeria striker set to miss AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle is facing selection challenges ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers after one of the S…
Lionel Messi's mother Celia Cuccuttini speaks after his retirement from international football
Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football. His mother, Celia, shares the family's emot…
Jose Mourinho pens emotional message to Lionel Messi after retirement from international football
Lionel Messi has retired from international football after over 20 years with Argentina, ending an illustrious…
CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens battle USFA for final ticket
Edo Queens will face hosts USFA of Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions Le…
“Everything is in our hands” — Ilechukwu turns focus to Champions League after Katsina draw
For Ilechukwu, the result was not the performance he had prepared for, but he believes Rangers can use the ope…
Opta's Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa
Arsenal maintained a perfect Premier League start with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa, as Bukayo Saka's goal boost…
Revealed: What Mikel Arteta said after Arsenal beat Aston Villa
Mikel Arteta was delighted after Arsenal maintained their perfect Premier League record with a 1-0 win at Asto…
Updated 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings after France Football confirms date for nominees release
France Football will unveil the 30-nominee shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or on September 8, following a perf…