Super Eagles called 23 players and all the 23 invited players are now in Super Eagles’ camp ahead of Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe. New invitees; Gift Orban, Victor Boniface and Jordan Torunarigha are among the players in camp. The team will have their first training session later…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has experienced another postponement in its kickoff date for the 2023/24 season. Originally scheduled to start on September 9, the league board announced a shift in the commencement date. The reason cited for this postponement is to allow members to focus on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the…
Bukayo Saka has been named England Men’s Player of the Year for a second successive year. Saka was voted winner by Three Lions fans as the standout star of the 2022-23 season ahead of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in second and third respectively. The Arsenal star played ten times for England over the last…
In the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe, Algerian referee Lahlou Benbraham will be the center referee. His compatriots Brahim El Hamlaoui Sid Ali and Mohammed Serradj will serve as assistant referees, with Nabil Boukhalfa as the fourth official and Prosper Addo from Ghana as the match…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his return to international football with Cameroon, despite having faced what he calls “injustice and manipulation” Onana was nominated by his squad last Tuesday for Burundi’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Andre Onana’s inclusion comes nine months after he was suspended by Cameroonian Federation during 2022 World Cup…
The Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro, is set to continue leading the Super Eagles until the conclusion of the next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. This decision emerged after a meeting on Saturday night between Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, and the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF)….
In the inaugural edition of the African Soccer League, Enyimba is set to face off against Moroccan team Wydad Casablanca. This quarter-final match was determined through a draw conducted at the Confederation of African Football headquarters in Cairo on Saturday. The showdown will be a two-legged contest, with the first leg scheduled for October. Enyimba…
A significant reorganization is on the horizon for Delta Queens FC of Asaba following their failure to qualify for the 2023/23 CAF Women’s Champions League. Delta Queens were defeated by Ampem Darkoa of Ghana, who won 1-0 in the final play-off match in Benin City, Edo State, last week, clinching the CAF Champions League WAFU…
Ese Brume made history as the first Nigerian field athlete to secure a spot in the final of the Diamond League, the premier one-day series in athletics. This achievement came after she soared to an impressive 6.71 meters during the 12th meeting of the 14-leg league held in Xiamen, China. Brume’s remarkable long jump performance…
By Damilola Adeleke Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has opined that Arsenal had the best summer transfer window in the Premier League. He mentioned that Arsenal made strong moves in the transfer market, which included the signing of Timber, despite his injury setback. Arsenal spent £208 million on new players during the summer transfer window.
Union Berlin has signed Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus. Bonnuci terminated his contract with Juventus to make his move to Union Berlin a reality. Announcing Bonucci’s signing on X, Union Berlin described the Italian defender as the best in his position. Union Berlin did not disclose the fee they paid in acquiring Bonucci’s services…
By Damilola Adeleke The draw for this season’s Europa League group stage has been completed. Here are the groups: Group A: West Ham, Olympiacos, Freiburg, TSC Bačka TopolaGroup B: Ajax, Marseille, Brighton, AEK AthensGroup C: Rangers, Real Betis, Sparta Prague, Aris LimassolGroup D: Atalanta, Sporting CP, Sturm Graz, Raków CzęstochowaGroup E: Liverpool, LASK, Union SG,…
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…
