The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among the top 20 most valuable national teams in the World. According to the latest statistics released by Transfermarkt, the three-time African champions are placed in 12th position in the world. Nigeria are behind the likes of England, Brazil, France, Portugal and Argentina in the ranking. Transfermarkt released the…
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has accused CAF of denying him the chance of winning the 2013 African Footballer of the Year Award. The former Chelsea star who spoke on ‘Obi One Podcast’ on Monday, claimed he was robbed of the prestigious award in favour of Ivorian legend and former Manchester City captain, Yaya…
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi is keen to play at the World Cup again. The 27-year-old made his first World Cup appearance in Russia 2018, where the Super Eagles bowed out in the group stage. Iwobi and his teammates were denied a place in the 2022 World Cup finals by eternal rivals, Ghana. The former Arsenal…
Super Falcons septet Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tony Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Osinachi Ohale and Uchenna Kanu have been shortlisted for 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year award Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was also listed for the Goalkeeper of the Year after her heroics performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup…
The vice-chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Prof Sunday Samuel Obeka has said 38 students graduated with first-class honours in the 11 and 12th convocation ceremonies of the institution. Prof. Obeka disclosed this during the 18th convocation ceremony conferment of degrees, and presentation of prizes in Ondo. In his…
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer believes Manchester United attacker Rasmus Hojlund is in an ‘unfair situation’ at Old Trafford. Hojlund has scored five goals in four UEFA Champions League games this season. But he is yet to find the net in nine Premier League appearances for the Red Devils. The Denmark international missed two great…
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is up for the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. Nnadozie, who has also been nominated for the Women’s Player of the Year, was in fantastic form at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The shot stopper claimed the Player of the Match honour in Super Falcons’ draw against…
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has claimed that he does not have a favourite team in the Premier League. However, speaking on John Mikel Obi’s podcast, he revealed that he has the jerseys of Chelsea and Manchester United. Osimhen also hinted at a future move to England, admitting that every African player “appreciates” the EPL. He…
Manchester United Defender, Victor Lindelof has said that the Red Devils need to score more goals to improve further following their Premier League 1-0 win against Luton Town over the weekend. Recall that Lindelof scored the only goal of the encounter to give Erik Ten Hag’s side all three points against Luton at Old Trafford….
British mixed martial artist Tom Aspinall has won the UFC interim heavyweight championship knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in the main event of UFC 295. Aspinall claimed the third British champion in history on Saturday night as UFC celebrates its 30th anniversary in Madison Square Garden. Aspinall said. “I just want to say to everyone at…
Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has named Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane as one of the greatest players in history. Messi said he has always admired and loved the Frenchman. Zidane is widely regarded as one of the finest players to grace the football field. The former midfielder was known for his immaculate playmaking skills,…
Manchester United Captain Bruno Fernandes, has outlined and list out three things his team did to be able to beat Fulham in Saturday’s away Premier League encounter. Bruno Fernandes scored a late winner to give Man United all three points against Fulham at Craven Cottage. While addressing Journalist at his post-match interview, Fernandes also praised…
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney has slammed the club’s players and feels they should take ‘a lot of responsibility’ for the growing pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. Pressure is mounting on Ten Hag amid the club’s poor start to the season. His side were recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup after losing to…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended a member of staff of the institution, Nwafor Ogbonnaya Nwesuzor, over allegation of certificate forgery. A press release by the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor on Public Relations and Special Duties, Emmanuel Ojukwu, stated that Nwafor allegedly forged his degree and the National Youth Service Corps…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has said everyone must take responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Red Devils were eliminated from the competition in front of their home supporters. Ten Hag had ended the six-year wait for silverware for silverware by winning the trophy earlier…
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has singled out five players after conceding against Newcastle United in their 3-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup. The Magpies left Old Trafford with a 3-0 win, thanks to goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Willock. Before Hall’s goal, Newcastle were awarded a free kick on the…
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has banned former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales for 3 years. The ban followed Rubiales kissing a player Jenni Hermoso on the lips in the aftermath of Spain’s Women’s World Cup final victory, over England. The incident sparked an outcry, Hermoso filed a legal complaint against Rubiales…
Cameroon-born professional mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou will make his boxing debut against undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury as boxing and MMA collide. The fight commonly referred to as “Battle of the Baddest” will take centre stage on Saturday, October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, a 37-year-old MMA fighter was a heavyweight UFC…
The 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists are ranked at position 13 globally, behind Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Croatia, USA and Mexico in that order. Morocco had 1658.49 unit points, 5.45 points behind 12th-placed Mexico. FIFA uses a relatively complex points-calculation formula that was revised in September 2023. The world football…
According to Napoli FC Sporting Director, Mauro Meluso who told newsmen that the club seeks to havenew contract talks with Victor Osimhen in the next few weeks. Osimhen is not engrossed to signing a new contract with the Serie A champions after he was furious at the TikTok videos posted by the club. Napoli were…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been placed and ranked the most valuable squad in Africa. This was made public in an infographic shared on the team’s official X page, formally known as Twitter on Saturday. The Eagles are also ranked 10th most valuable squad in the world. The countries ahead of the Eagles are…
Brandt dashed into the penalty area and gathered a precise pass from Emre Can, before gracefully chipping the ball over Werder’s goalkeeper Michael Zetterer to score in the 67th minute. Dortmund have 20 points after eight matches, one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who face VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday. Werder are 14th with six points….
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is irritated following recent comments on his contractual situation at the club by owner, Aurelio De Laurentiis. Laurentiis in an interview with Mediaset opened up on the possibility of selling Osimhen, who has less than two years on his contract. Osimhen is yet to commit to a new contract despite having…
Titus Ekiru, a Kenyan marathon runner been banned for 10 years for doping and tampering. BBC reports that one of Ekiru’s positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds. That time currently rank him the seventh-fastest marathon athlete of…
Newly unveiled Naija Ratels FC player, and captain, Onome Ebi has been given a land at Life Camp, one of the high brow areas in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Paul Edeh, announced the huge property gift to Onome at the weekend during her unveiling at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton…
Super Eagles Striker, Victor Oshimen is to undergo an MRI scan. This is to ascertain the degree of the injury he sustained during Super Eagles friendly match against Saudi Arabia on Friday in Portugal. Oshimen was substituted in the early minutes of the second half after sustaining an injury. Super Eagles Gaffer, Jose Peseiro told…
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro claimed his team is braced up for a tough 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The three-time African champions will face hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau in Group A. Peseiro reckoned the Super Eagles must be ready to face the best teams on the continent if they…
Bayelsa United head coach, Diepreye Tiebowei is upbeat his team will get the maximum points against Remo Stars. The Prosperity Boys will lock horns with Remo Stars at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday. Tiebowei admitted that the Sky Blue Stars are a good side but said the determination and hunger in his team…
Ex Super Eagles Captain and legend, John Mikel Obi has been named among the assistants for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final draw. Mikel will be accomplained by his former Chelsea teammate, Didier Drogba, Senegal Striker, Sadio Mane and Morocco defender, Achraf Hakimi. World wide known Music Legend, Akon will host the event. Mikel…
Organizers of the annual Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup have released the timeline for the developmental football competition. The grassroots football tourney is organized for all secondary schools in Delta State with Hideaplus as the organisers of the event sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc in conjunction with the Delta State Government. Friday, October 13 is already…
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was hired as the new manager of Championship club Birmingham on Wednesday. Rooney has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract to replace John Eustace at St Andrew’s after leaving Major League Soccer side DC United last week. Eustace, in charge for just 15 months, was sacked despite guiding Birmingham to sixth…
