Manchester City Forward, Erling Haaland has been named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. Erling Haaland was announced the winner of the prize ahead of teammate Kevin De Bruyne and Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi at the draw for the Champions League group stages. The Norway legend striker makes it two awards this week. He…
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Italian side Roma on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea. The 30-year-old returns to Serie A after spending last season on loan with Inter Milan, and helping them reach the Champions League final. He is reported to have turned down a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League. Lukaku…
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Galatasaray secured a spot in the Champions League group stage after a 2-1 win over Molde in the play-off round second leg, securing a 5-3 aggregate victory. Leading 3-2 from the first leg, Galatasaray extended their advantage with a seventh-minute penalty from Mauro Icardi. Despite Eirik Hestad’s goal for Molde and Veton Berisha’s disallowed goal,…
By Damilola Adeleke Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been awarded the Paolo Rossi award for being the top scorer in Serie A last season. The award is named after Italy’s Paolo Rossi, who was the leading goal scorer at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Osimhen’s impressive performance saw him score 26 goals in 32 league appearances,…
Simone Biles has broken a 90-year record by winning her eighth all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championships. Biles win comes less than a month after the four-time Olympic champion returned to the competition after taking two years brake to work on her mental health. Her floor routine earned a score of 15.400, giving her…
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, extended a warm welcome to Nigeria’s contingent that participated in the Malta Gymstars International Championship in Malta. The team of young gymnasts, representing Nigeria among 15 nations, achieved impressive results at the championship. The Nigerian TIG team, led by Coach Tony Asuquo, secured a total of 23…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have made a significant leap of eight places to 32nd in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola women’s world ranking. This rise in the ranking can be attributed to their strong performance in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. Despite being the lowest-ranked team in their group, the…
The very Criticised president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales has said he will not resign from his position for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final victory on Sunday. According to Sky Sports, Rubiales claimed he is the victim of a witch hunt by “false feminists”. After initially calling…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says all match bonuses and allowances of the Super Falcons have been paid. The NFF President, Mr Ibrahim Gusau disclosed this, when he appeared before the House ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the dispute between the Super Falcons and the NFF. When the ad-hoc further made inquiries regarding unpaid…
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos, criticized Gabri Veiga’s decision to sign for Al Ahli, labeling the midfielder’s move as “embarrassing.” Veiga, a highly-regarded young talent in La Liga, had attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea. Napoli was initially thought to have secured his signature, but Veiga ultimately changed his mind…
Chelsea has confirmed that they will not be pursuing a summer transfer for Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson. While Chelsea’s staff reportedly admires Johnson, they have no intentions of engaging in negotiations for the 22-year-old Welsh attacker during this summer’s transfer window. Instead, Chelsea will be focusing on exploring other options in their pursuit of forwards….
Chelsea Midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka has been ruled out for six weeks after undergoing knee surgery on Monday. Chukwuemeka sustained the injury during Chelsea’s match against the Hammers, West Ham on Saturday, a fixture that saw the Blues lose 3-1. The 19-year old midfielder was outstanding all through the match and scored the only goal for…
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding an online publication. Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped in February 2023. The club said they have mutually agreed…
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie playfully hinted at the possibility of joining the ongoing Big Brother Naija All-Stars reality show. The World Cup athlete sparked curiosity by asking about the show and its application process on her Twitter account. She wrote, “What’s #BBNaija & how do I join?” However, in a subsequent tweet, she clarified…
Spain has won the Women’s World Cup, defeating European champion England 1-0 in a final that delivered great drama at the end of the tournament. This is their first-time world cup win. Flourishing in her role as centre-forward, Laurent Hemp was a scourge for the Spanish defence in the opening exchanges, striking the crossbar in…
Sweden defeated co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoffs of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup on Saturday. The Swedes also won bronze at the 2019 edition in France and have now won it four times (1991, 2011, 2019, 2023). This year’s World Cup is Australia’s best outing ever after reaching the semi-finals. In Saturday’s…
Chelsea FC have completed the signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge and further strengthens Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. On completing his move to Chelsea, Lavia said: ‘I’m really happy join Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project. It’s an amazing football club with…
Liverpool has signed Wataru Endo from Stuggart in a 4-year deal after his work permit and international clearance. The deal worth £16.2m will keep the Japanese midfielder at Anfield until 2027. “It feels amazing, and this is my dream. It’s always [been] a dream to play [in the] Premier League and with one of the…
Newly appointed Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh (JOE), faces the pivotal task of revitalizing Nigeria’s sporting sector, diverging from previous patterns to usher in a new era of progress and rekindled hope. In a departure from tradition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designated Senator JOE as the focused overseer of sports, excluding youth…
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has revealed the origin of his new Marvel superhero celebrations. Recall that Messi recently amazed fans with an unusual festivity after scoring a goal in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win against Atlanta United. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner replicated Thor’s movement by attracting his hammera celebration that immediately took over…
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has revealed the nominees for the Players’ Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards, showcasing a strong presence of Manchester City and Arsenal players. Manchester City’s representatives for the Players’ Player of the Year include Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and John Stones. Arsenal’s contenders for…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar Jr has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on a two-year deal. Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed this in a tweet on Tuesday. According to Romano, Neymar joined the Riyadh-based club on a record $300 million salary over two years. “Salary could go up to potential $400m total…
Spain and Sweden are set to clash in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, being held in Australia and New Zealand. Spain, known for their high-scoring games, are striving for their first-ever final appearance in a major tournament. Their journey to the semi-finals has seen them triumph over the Netherlands and score 15…
Chelsea have finalized the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton for an initial £100million, possibly rising to £115m after add-ons. The Ecuadorian midfielder, 22, was close to joining Liverpool last week but the Blues dramatically seized the deal to seal their long-term target. It is the second time in less than a year that the…
Nigerian young producer and singer Phillip Kayode Moses, popularly known as Pheelz, has relished Premier League giants Chelsea using his hit song ‘Finesse’ to announce their latest signing, Moises Caicedo. It was previously reported that the Blues signed Caicedo in a British record deal from Brighton on Monday. Chelsea posted a video of the 21-year-old…
Presently, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, is playing host to the Nigerian women’s football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This meeting follows the team’s unfortunate exit from the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The Super Falcons were eliminated after a…
Brazilian Forward Neymar Jr, has joined Al Hilal on a two year deal. All Documents are checked and approved by all parties. Neymar will sign deal valid until June 30, 2025. Medical tests later today then he’ll travel to Saudi. Neymar Jr will also wear number 10 at Al Hilal. Presentation scheduled by the end…
Football enthusiasts lauded Daniel Sturridge’s insightful punditry as he delved into the analysis of Brentford’s striker, Bryan Mbeumo. The former England striker, aged 33, contributed to Sky Sports’ Super Sunday coverage, joining forces with presenter Dave Jones, as well as football legends Roy Keane and Micah Richards. Sturridge’s commentary offered a captivating perspective on The…
Nigerian soccer star Taiwo Awoniyi celebrated his birthday by becoming a father for the second time. Happy birthday and congratulations to the Awoniyis. Taiwo Awoniyi’s special day just kept getting better. Not only did he welcome a new baby into the world, but he also scored a goal on his birthday. Awoniyi and his wife…
England Football Captain Harry Kane on Saturday joined German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on a four-year deal. Kane has signed a deal believed to be worth more than 110m euros (£95m). Kane, 30, leaves Premier League Spurs as their all-time top scorer with 280 goals in 435 appearances. A statement from Bayern read:”FC Bayern have…
