The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to clear outstanding bonuses and allowances owed to the Super Eagles national team. According to SCORENigeria, the debts, which date back to over three years and include bonuses for 26 matches, have been covered in the budget approved by the Federal Government for the upcoming Africa Cup of…
In a surprising move, Birmingham City Football Club has fired manager Wayne Rooney after only 15 matches. Rooney had taken over the team in October, and many thought he was doing a good job, but the club has decided to move in a different direction. This is sure to be a controversial decision, as Rooney…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have had a tumultuous few years leading up to the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, with mixed results on the pitch and some off-field controversy. But, as they say, the show must go on, and the Super Eagles are now looking ahead to the tournament with renewed optimism. Led by Portuguese coach,…
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the famous Brazilian football club, Santos FC, has been relegated from the top flight of Brazilian football for the first time in its 111-year history. This follows their 2-1 defeat to Fortaleza in their final league match of the season. It’s a devastating blow for the club, which has…
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…
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…
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…
European football governing body, UEFA, has announced that UK and Ireland will co-host the 2028 European championship. The decision comes after Turkey backed out from the bidding “war”, thereby leaving the UK and Ireland bid unopposed. English FA chairman, Debbie Hewitt had in April described the bid as “pioneering” as it would bring enormous benefits…
Super Eagles Star and Forward, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 The Best FIFA Football Awards. FIFA made public the names of the nominees on Thursday via her official page. NIGERIA’s Osimhen is the only African who made the shortlist. The 24-year-old played a crucial role in Napoli’s Scudetto success last season. The…
Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi has indicated why he doesn’t celebrate after scoring goals. He said doesn’t celebrate his goals because he already knew they would come. “To be honest, it’s not intentional. But I was discussing with a brother of mine and he asked me to understand why I don’t glorify…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bundesliga defending champions Bayern Munich have finally agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of England striker Harry Kane to the Allianz Arena lords in the ongoing 2023 summer transfer window. Bayern Munich and Tottenham struck a deal in the region of £100 million for the 30-year-old. Bayern will pay £86 million upfront…
Super Falcons star defender Michelle Alozie has named Alex Iwobi as her crush among the Super Eagles players. Alozie revealed this during a virtual interview posted on Twitter. One of the interviewers asked: “I’ll ask you this question, but you can decide to waive it; just as we’ve got some tempting, beautiful, good-looking ladies in…
