Athens, Greek — Erik Lamela, the former Roma and Tottenham midfielder, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33 due to chronic hip issues. Lamela revealed that he had been suffering from hip pain for over a decade, undergoing surgeries on both hips in 2017, with the left side being…
Manchester, England — Despite Manchester United’s opening day 1-0 loss to Arsenal, manager Ruben Amorim expressed pride in his players’ performance. The match saw Arsenal capitalize on United’s ongoing struggles with defending set-pieces, with Ricardo Calafiori scoring a header in the 13th minute. United dominated much of the game but were unable to find an…
Nantes, France — Super Eagles defender Chigozie Awaziem featured prominently as FC Nantes were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in a closely contested Ligue 1 match on Sunday night. Awaziem was solid at the back, making timely tackles that thwarted PSG’s early attempts to break the deadlock. Nantes came close to scoring in the…
San Mamés, Bilbao — Jerome Adams provided an assist as Sevilla suffered a 3-2 loss to Athletico Bilbao in a closely contested LaLiga match on Sunday night. Adams, named in the starting lineup by new Sevilla manager Matias Almeyda, set up Lucien Agoume for Sevilla’s second goal 18 minutes from the end. The former Flying…
Luanda, Angola — Nigeria’s D’Tigers aim to secure a quarter-final spot at the ongoing 2025 Men’s AfroBasket as they face Cameroon today, Sunday, August 17, 2025. Both teams are unbeaten in the tournament, with Nigeria topping the group on goal difference. The winner of this clash will claim an automatic quarter-final berth, while the loser…
Liverpool, England — The 2025/26 Premier League season kicked off at Anfield under a cloud of controversy after Bournemouth striker, Antoine Semenyo, was subjected to racist abuse from a section of the crowd during the opening match. In a statement on Friday night, the Premier League confirmed that referee Anthony Taylor halted the game in…
Manchester, England— Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag publicly stated that Cristiano Ronaldo was “never the problem” during their time together at Old Trafford, despite reports of a strained relationship that led to Ronaldo’s departure in November 2022. Ten Hag, now managing Bayer Leverkusen, remarked after a preseason friendly defeat: “For me, he’s no…
Liverpool, England — Liverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly disagreed with captain Virgil van Dijk’s recent call for the club to sign an additional striker ahead of the Premier League season. Van Dijk, speaking after Liverpool’s Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace, expressed the view that Liverpool need another forward following the departures of Luis…
Ipswich, England — Nigerian-born striker Chuba Akpom has completed a season-long loan move to Sky Bet Championship club Ipswich Town from Eredivisie giants Ajax, marking his return to English football. The 29-year-old forward spent the latter half of last season on loan at Ligue 1 club Lille, where he scored three goals and provided one…
London, England— The 2025/2026 Premier League season will commence with the traditional Community Shield clash as Liverpool face Crystal Palace this Sunday at Wembley Stadium, kick-off scheduled for 3pm BST. The annual curtain-raiser pits the reigning Premier League champions Liverpool against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. Liverpool secured their 20th league title under new manager…
Paris, France— Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star defender Achraf Hakimi has declared his belief that he deserves to win the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or award following an outstanding season. Hakimi played a pivotal role in PSG securing a remarkable treble—winning Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the UEFA Champions League—while also helping the club…
Southampton, England— Joe Aribo, the Nigerian international midfielder, is expected to depart Southampton this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season. At 29 years old, Aribo is currently assessing his future at St Mary’s Stadium as he was notably absent from the matchday squad in Southampton’s 2-1 win over Wrexham and…
England and Germany— Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United are among several Premier League clubs interested in signing Nigerian international winger Nathan Tella from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. According to reports, scouts from these clubs, along with Brentford and Burnley, were present at a pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen at…
Barcelona, Spain — UEFA has fined Barcelona forwards Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski €5,000 each for breaching post-match anti-doping procedures following their Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter Milan. The European football body’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body announced on Friday that both players failed to report immediately to the doping control station at the…
Manchester, England — Manchester United have officially secured the signing of Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig in an €85 million deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano confirmed on Saturday that all documents have been signed and contracts approved following the player’s medical earlier in the day. Šeško put pen to paper…
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…
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…
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)….
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…
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…
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,…
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 — President Bola Tinubu has honoured the Super Falcons and their technical crew with national awards and generous gifts following their triumphant performance on the international stage. The announcement was made during a special reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the President celebrated the team’s achievements and lauded their dedication, resilience,…
London, England — Tottenham Hotspur have secured a major summer signing after agreeing to a £55 million deal with West Ham United for Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The 24-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday ahead of finalising a six-year contract with the North London club. Football transfer expert David Ornstein confirmed the…
Istanbul, Turkey — Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq is attracting attention from three Turkish Super Lig clubs as Spanish side Real Sociedad prepares to offload the striker this summer. Sadiq, who joined Sociedad in 2022, is no longer in the club’s plans for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Reports from Estadio Deportivo suggest the La Liga…
Barcelona, Spain — La Liga champions FC Barcelona have confirmed the contract extension of veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, securing his stay at the club until 2027. The announcement came via an official statement from the Catalan club on Monday, describing Szczesny’s renewal as both a reward and recognition for his remarkable performance during the past…
Turin, Italy — Juventus Scouting Director Giorgio Chiellini has categorically rejected reports linking the club to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, amid swirling transfer speculation this summer. Osimhen’s loan stint at Galatasaray recently concluded, leaving the 26-year-old forward to consider his next career move. The striker joined the Turkish side last summer on a one-year loan…
Casablanca, Morocco — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced a brand-new trophy ahead of the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to take place in Morocco. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, July 2, in Morocco as anticipation builds for this year’s tournament. According to a statement on CAF’s official…
Istanbul, Turkey — Tammy Abraham is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as AS Roma finalizes a €20 million transfer deal with Turkish giants Besiktas, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. The move, confirmed earlier today, comes as Roma seeks to meet financial regulations, with the Serie A club aiming to…
