The collapse of one of the floodlights at Lagos National Stadium in Surulere on Monday has been attributed to the lack of regular maintenance of the country’s sporting facilities by the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare. The … Continue reading Sunday Dare laments the irregular maintenance of sporting facilities
During the Under 20 World Cup competition draw held in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria were placed in Group D and will face Italy, Brazil, and Dominican Republic in the tournament scheduled from May 10 to … Continue reading Nigeria to face Italy, Brazil, and Dominican Republic in U-20 World Cup
Saudi lawyer Nouf bin Ahmed has announced her intention to file a complaint against Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo after he appeared to grab his genitals as he walked off the pitch following his team Al-Nassr’s 2-0 defeat to Al-Hilal on … Continue reading Saudi lawyer seeks deportation of Cristiano Ronaldo for public indecency, after he appeared to grab his genitals
Deontay Wilder is ready to fight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia this year, as confirmed by his manager Shelley Finkel. Wilder is searching for his next opponent after winning against Robert Helenius in October 2021. Both fighters were in negotiations … Continue reading Deontay Wilder’s manager says he is willing to fight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia this year
Arsene Wenger, has predicted that Manchester City will win against Real Madrid when they face each other in the Champions League semi-final in May. Wenger also predicted that AC Milan will beat Inter Milan and face Man City in the … Continue reading Wenger predicts Man City vs Real Madrid and AC Milan vs Inter to reach the UCL final
Manchester United, the only English club to have won the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup treble, may soon have company as Manchester City is closing in on achieving the same feat. City has reached the Champions League semi-finals … Continue reading Man City found their rhythm to challenge Man Utd’s cherished treble
The football federations of the United States and Mexico announced plans to bid for the co-hosting of the 2027 Women’s World Cup. This announcement came a month before the May 19 deadline set by FIFA for hopeful host nations to … Continue reading US and Mexico to co-host the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a joint bid
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has called for the club to develop a strategy to avoid another difficult campaign next season. Despite spending approximately £550m on transfers, Chelsea is currently 11th in the Premier League and will end the season without … Continue reading Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva, calls for the club to “stop and put a strategy in place
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has equalled Obafemi Martins’ record for the most goals scored by a Nigerian in a UEFA Champions League campaign. Osimhen’s equalizer in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the second leg of their quarter-final clash … Continue reading Osimhen equals Obafemi Martins’ record for most Champions League goals by a Nigerian in one season
Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Smith, who played for multiple teams including the Cleveland Browns, has passed away at the age of 31. The cause of his death is unknown. Smith spent eight years in the NFL, beginning his career … Continue reading Chris Smith, former NFL player, dies at 31
Nasarawa United’s quest to climb out of the relegation zone in the ongoing 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League has encountered another hurdle as they were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Gombe United at the New Jos Stadium on … Continue reading Gombe United shatter Nasarawa United’s dream of NPFL survival with a 1-1 draw in Match Day 14
Nigeria’s U-18 girls’ team emerged as champions of the IHF Women’s Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase after defeating Benin Republic in Accra, Ghana. The team, led by coach Shittu Adewunmi, secured a resounding 42-17 victory, with goalkeeper Babatunde Kehinde named … Continue reading Nigeria’s U-18 Girls Crowned IHF Women’s Champions
Chelsea’s Premier League woes continue as they suffered yet another defeat, this time at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge. Under caretaker manager Frank Lampard, Chelsea lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Kepa (c), Chalobah, … Continue reading Tragic! Chelsea succumb to another loss at Stamford Bridge (watch the highlights)
Great Britain’s hopes of making it to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals were dashed after a loss by Harriet Dart to France’s Caroline Garcia. Dart, who was the highest-ranked player for Britain in the absence of Emma Raducanu, lost … Continue reading Billie Jean King Cup: Harriet Dart loses to Caroline Garcia in a closely fought match
Sofiane Boufal, the Moroccan football player, made headlines during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar when his team stunned Portugal with a shocking 1-0 victory in the quarter-finals. Boufal played a special role in the match, and he admitted … Continue reading Moroccan footballer Sofiane Boufal admits to enjoying seeing Cristiano Ronaldo’s tears at the World Cup
Manchester United legend and Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo plans to rent out his Madrid mansion for a substantial fee, as per recent reports. Ronaldo had previously lived in the luxurious property during his time with Real Madrid, alongside his partner … Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo plans to lease out his Madrid mansion for a substantial fee
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi has appealed to the Interim Management Committee to review the sanctions imposed on the club in connection with the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League match against Bayelsa United FC. The match, which took place … Continue reading Wikki Tourists FC appeal sanctions imposed by the IMC
Bayern Munich head coach,Thomas Tuchel, has addressed the recent incident involving Sadio Mane, the former Liverpool forward who allegedly assaulted his teammate Leroy Sane after their loss to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Mane reportedly punched Sane in … Continue reading Thomas Tuchel addresses the altercation between Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane
Due to recurrent cases of violence at match venues in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this season, concerns have been raised by keen followers of the Nigerian topflight. Incidents of violence have long plagued the NPFL, with one of … Continue reading Stakeholders express concerns about potential return of violence at NPFL venues
Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain defender, has left his wife, Hiba Abouk, with no alimony after she filed for divorce over allegations of infidelity. In her divorce application, Abouk sought to dissolve their marriage and demanded half of Hakimi’s property … Continue reading PSG star, Hakimi, leaves his wife empty-handed in divorce settlement due to assets being registered under his mother’s name
Michel Louwagie, the CEO of Gent, a Belgian football club, has acknowledged that the club took a calculated risk when signing Nigerian player Gift Orban from Stabæk Fotball during the January transfer window. Prior to his transfer to Belgium, Orban … Continue reading Gent reveals taking a calculated risk in signing Orban
Bayern Munich has taken disciplinary action against forward Sadio Mane, suspending him for one game and imposing a fine following an altercation with Leroy Sane after their recent Champions League loss to Manchester City. Mane, 31, will not be included … Continue reading Bayern Munich suspends Mane due to altercation with Sane in dressing room
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has highlighted the absence of Victor Osimhen as a significant loss for Napoli following their 1-0 defeat to AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg fixture on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Osimhen is … Continue reading Hargreaves: Osimhen an Irreplaceable Star in Napoli’s UCL Team
Samuel Chukwueze of the Super Eagles has caught the attention of Real Madrid this season and could potentially leave Villarreal for Los Blancos if a tempting offer arises. The Nigerian winger showcased his talent by scoring twice in a 3-2 … Continue reading Real Madrid eyeing Super Eagles Chukwueze for potential transfer
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski expressed his desire for Lionel Messi to return to the club from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at a recent charity event, emphasizing Messi’s significance to Barcelona. Lewandowski, who is currently the top scorer in La Liga, mentioned … Continue reading Lewandowski expresses desire for Messi to return to Barcelona in the next season
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