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Revealed: What Xabi Alonso said about Moises Caicedo's injury ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea's Xabi Alonso updates on Moises Caicedo's fitness amid uncertainty for the Arsenal clash, following in…
Abia announces dates for tertiary education sports fiesta
“The 2026 edition is expected to bring together tertiary institutions owned and operated by the Federal Govern…
FIBA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigress fall to Korea
Despite Nigeria’s determined fightback, D’Tigress were unable to match South Korea’s offensive output as the K…
Super Eagles stars competing in UEFA competitions this season, including Osimhen and Lookman
The 2026/27 UEFA club competitions commence on September 8, featuring Nigerian players Victor Osimhen and Adem…
Victor Osimhen tops Mohamed Salah, Lukaku as highest-paid player in Turkish Super Lig
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen tops the Turkish Super Lig wage chart followed by Richarlison and Mohamed …
CAF releases schedule for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for September international break
CAF has confirmed AFCON 2027 qualifiers schedule. Nigeria faces Madagascar at home, followed by an away match …
Harry Kane speaks on GOAT debate in old video, chooses between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Harry Kane shares his verdict on the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, reflecting on Messi's bold brand campaign and th…
Kelechi Iheanacho sends strong message to Eric Chelle with wonder goal for Bursaspor, video
Kelechi Iheanacho shines with a brace in Bursaspor's 4-0 win over Istanbulspor, tallying six goals in five gam…
Ex-Tottenham star Son Heung-min settles GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Son Heung-min shares his views on the Messi vs Ronaldo GOAT debate, highlighting his admiration for Ronaldo wh…
Quadri Aruna backs Eko 2026 to discover Nigeria’s next generation of talents
The National Intermediate Games are designed as a platform between the National Youth Games and the National S…
‘It feels really good’: Crystal Palace move excites Super Falcons goalkeeper Erhabor
Palace announced the signing of the 21-year-old Nigeria international on a two-year deal on Thursday, followin…
Galatasaray praises Victor Osimhen’s impacts ahead of Istanbul derby vs Basaksehir
Galatasaray label striker Victor Osimhen a 'hurricane' ahead of the Istanbul derby against Basaksehir, highlig…
Super Eagles attacker Femi Azeez reveals why he joined Premier League side Brighton from Millwall
Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez transfers to Brighton from Millwall for £15 million after a standout Champions…
Jose Mourinho admits football will miss Lionel Messi after his international retirement
Jose Mourinho honours Lionel Messi following his international retirement after the 2026 World Cup, emphasisin…
A sun goddess, hundreds of devotees – and polluted water: the Nigerian festival threatened by gold mining
Each year, people from across the world gather in a grove sacred to the Yoruba goddess Osun to be healed, conc…
Lionel Messi aims dig at Cristiano Ronaldo, settles GOAT debate with cheeky video
Lionel Messi's latest Instagram post has showcased the Argentina star's international honours as a 'receipt', …
Fury confirms Joshua showdown at Madison Square Garden
Organisers Netflix and Alalshikh had pushed for the blockbuster contest to be staged in the United States, for…
Fans worried Lionel Messi could retire soon after Luis Suarez's old comments
Lionel Messi retires from international football post-2026 World Cup loss. His future remains uncertain after …
Former Manchester City superstar set to remain in prison for six extra months, reason emerges
Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton faced assault charges in Liverpool Crown Court on his birthday, …
Explained: Why Argentina can't retire Lionel Messi's number 10 after his international retirement
Lionel Messi has retired from international football, leaving behind the iconic number 10 shirt amid FIFA regu…
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…