Brighton and Hove Albion, England— Brighton and Hove Albion have warmly congratulated their newly signed goalkeeper and Nigeria’s first-choice Super Falcons keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, following her nomination for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy, awarded to the world’s best female goalkeeper. Nnadozie, aged 24, was named among five shortlisted goalkeepers, including Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham…
Istanbul, Turkey— Besiktas have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a permanent transfer from Leicester City, as reported by Completesports.com and confirmed by multiple sources. Ndidi, 28, joined the Turkish Super Lig giants from the Sky Bet Championship side after undergoing a successful medical in Istanbul. He has penned a…
The highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist has been released, with top talents from Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain all vying for the most coveted individual honour in world football. Following Rodri’s surprise win last year—becoming only the third player since 2007 outside of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to lift the…
Paris, France — The race for football’s most prestigious individual honour intensified on Thursday as France Football unveiled the official 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, spotlighting elite players who have delivered extraordinary performances across club and international competitions over the past season. Among the frontrunners are England’s Jude Bellingham, France’s Kylian Mbappé, and…
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea is assured a warm Old Trafford reception when he returns for the first time as a player with Fiorentina on Saturday. The Red Devils stated this in a post via their website on Tuesday. De Gea departed Old Trafford in 2023 after a 12-year stint with the Premier…
Liverpool, England— Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has expressed strong optimism about teammate Hugo Ekitike’s ability to make a goal-scoring impact in the Premier League. Wirtz, who himself cost a club-record £116 million this summer, praised Ekitike—the Reds’ second most expensive signing at an initial £69 million—as a “really good player” and said he enjoyed watching…
Bergamo, Italy— Former Napoli sports director Pierpaolo Marino has publicly criticized Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, accusing him of showing ingratitude towards Atalanta amid ongoing transfer tensions. Marino, speaking to RAI 2, highlighted the long-standing trust between the Percassi family—Atalanta’s owners—and their commitment to their word, emphasizing that Atalanta sold Lookman for over €50 million…
Zanzibar— Ani Ozoemena and Abdularafiu Taiwo face doubts over their availability for Nigeria’s upcoming match against Sudan in the 2024 African Nations Championship. According to newsmen, goalkeeper Ozoemena missed the 1-0 loss to Senegal due to a knee injury, while left-back Taiwo, who started the same Group D game, sustained a knock in the second…
Akure, Nigeria — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has honoured Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, with a ₦30 million cash reward and a house for her stellar performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The announcement was made on Monday during a civic reception held in Akure to celebrate Ondo…
Atlanta, United States — Manchester United battled Everton to a 2-2 draw in the final match of the Premier League Summer Series on Sunday, securing the top spot in the pre-season US tour tournament. The Red Devils wrapped up the round-robin series with seven points, following earlier victories over West Ham (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1)….
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania— Co-host Tanzania kickstarted their Group B campaign at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a commanding 2-0 victory against Burkina Faso on Saturday, thrilling the home crowd. The match saw an energetic start, with the Taifa Stars creating the better chances early on. Tanzania’s Toto came close to breaking the…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire— Nigeria’s D’Tigress women’s basketball team will clash with Mali in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket today, Sunday, aiming to secure a historic fifth consecutive continental title. This final marks the first time D’Tigress and Mali meet in an AfroBasket final. D’Tigress earned their spot by defeating Senegal 75–68 in…
Abuja, Nigeria— First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu has applauded the D’Tigress national women’s basketball team for their outstanding achievement in qualifying for the final of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Women’s Tournament held in Côte d’Ivoire. In a message delivered on Sunday, Senator Tinubu praised the team’s remarkable resilience and dedication, highlighting their impressive 10-year unbeaten…
Quito, Ecuador— Brazil’s legendary forward Marta, 39, showcased her enduring brilliance by guiding the national team to their ninth Women’s Copa America championship after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Colombia on Saturday. Coming off the bench in the 82nd minute, Marta turned the game on its head by scoring twice, including a crucial equalizer…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their qualification for the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament—marking their fifth consecutive appearance in the championship game. The defending champions secured their place in the final after a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in Saturday’s semi-final held at…
Miami, USA— Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, has been suspended for the remainder of the 2025 Leagues Cup following an incident during Inter Miami’s match against Atlas, according to reports from Daily Mail, ESPN, and other outlets. The disciplinary committee confirmed that Cheuko entered restricted areas without proper credentials after the July 30 game…
Abuja, Nigeria— _The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named former Super Eagles winger Ejike Uzoenyi as one of the greatest players to have graced the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uzoenyi was instrumental in Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2014 CHAN tournament held in South Africa. Renowned for his explosive pace and precise crossing from…
München, Germany— New Bayern Munich signing Luis Diaz has revealed that Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz played a key role in persuading him to join the Bundesliga giants. The Colombian forward, who recently completed his £65.5 million transfer to Bayern, spent time alongside Wirtz during Liverpool’s preseason preparations before finalizing his move to Germany. Speaking to…
Dortmund, Germany— Jadon Sancho, currently at Manchester United, is reportedly prepared to accept a significant wage reduction to secure a transfer back to Borussia Dortmund this summer. The 25-year-old winger, who enjoyed his best form during two previous Dortmund spells, earns around €16 million annually at Manchester United. However, he has offered to halve his…
Istanbul, Turkey— Victor Osimhen has officially begun training with his new Galatasaray teammates following his record-breaking permanent transfer from Serie A champions Napoli. The Nigerian striker joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on a €75 million deal and has signed a four-year contract starting from the 2025-2026 season. Osimhen played a pivotal role for Galatasaray…
Former England star, Eniola Aluko has explained her decision to play for the Three Lionesses instead of the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The forward was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents but unlike her brother\, Sone Aluko, she chose to play for England. Aluko recorded as much as more than 100 caps for the England…
Football jerseys have evolved from fanwear to high-value collectibles, especially when worn during iconic matches. From World Cup triumphs to unforgettable goals, these jerseys capture defining moments in football history, and buyers are paying millions for them. Recently, six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win sold for £6.1 million ($7.8…
Lagos, Nigeria – Fresh from their historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Nigeria’s Super Falcons lit up the streets of Lagos on Wednesday with a grand trophy parade in celebration of their record-extending 10th continental title. The team, who had earlier been received by President Bola Tinubu in…
Six Super Eagles players have doled out N24m to the Super Falcons as a reward for the team’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The players are captain William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo. The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat hosts…
NIGERIA – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has given a strong five-point advice to young Nigerian girls following Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final at the weekend. Ajibade, who won the WAFCON Player of the Tournament award, advised young Nigerian girls to hold on to their passion and work hard…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu on Monday shared a lighthearted family moment during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, revealing how the tension of the match drew even the First Lady away from the kitchen. Speaking at a reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in honour of the victorious Super Falcons,…
London, England— Arsenal defender William Saliba has cautioned Premier League teams about the difficulty of playing against the club’s new signing, striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish forward was introduced to fans ahead of Arsenal’s narrow 3-2 victory over Newcastle United during the final match of their preseason tour in Singapore. Gyokeres joined Arsenal in a…
Hull, England— Hull City are poised to finalize the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola on a two-year contract, following his departure as a free agent from Turkish club Caykur Rizespor. The 29-year-old versatile winger chose the English Championship side over offers from Turkish clubs, including newly promoted Genclerbirligi. Akintola joined Rizespor in January 2024…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he deliberately avoided watching the final match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) due to the overwhelming tension, stating he didn’t want to risk raising his blood pressure. The President made the remark on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a reception in…
Abuja, Nigeria–Nigeria’s Super Falcons have cemented their dominance in African women’s football, with four of their standout players named in the Best XI of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie were included in the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) team of…
World soccer governing body, FIFA, has opened its major Africa office in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, further confirming the North African country as the hub of its operation on the continent. The state-of-the-art office at the Mohammed VI Complex aims to strengthen support for African federations in their development projects and further reflects FIFA’s desire…
