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Senegal Pulls Off Dramatic Kinshasa Comeback as Cape Verde Takes Commanding Lead in World Cup Qualifiers In a thrilling night of World Cup qualifiers, the Senegalese national football team proved their mettle by staging a remarkable 3-2 comeback against a formidable Democratic Republic of Congo side. The Teranga Lions found themselves in a precarious position, […]
World Cup Hope Dims for Nigeria After Draw Against Bafana Bafana Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has suffered a significant setback after a frustrating 1-1 draw with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The crucial qualifier, held at the Free State Stadium, saw the Super Eagles fail to secure the victory […]
AFN President Accuses Sprinter Ofili of Leaving Nigeria for Financial Rewards In a high-stakes disagreement that exposes the deep-seated issues facing Nigerian sports, the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has countered sprinter Favour Ofili‘s reasons for switching her nationality to Turkey, claiming the move was driven by a lucrative financial […]
Football Transfers: Asisat Oshoala Poised to Join Al Hilal After Arriving in Saudi Nigerian superstar Asisat Oshoala has landed in Saudi Arabia to undergo medical examinations ahead of a high-profile transfer to Al Hilal, a prominent club in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. The move, which is expected to be finalized in the coming days, […]
The Growing Financial Gap Between the Bundesliga and the Premier League The 2025 summer transfer window has once again laid bare the stark financial reality of modern European football, as the English Premier League’s spending power continues to create a massive financial chasm with the German Bundesliga. The disparity, which has been growing for years, […]
Barcelona Drops Points in 1-1 Draw Against Rayo Vallecano Barcelona’s flawless beginning to the 2025/26 La Liga season came to an abrupt end on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a determined Rayo Vallecano side. The result at the Estadio de Vallecas saw Barcelona drop two crucial points and fall behind […]
India’s 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid: Nation Submits Proposal to Host Prestigious Event India has officially thrown its hat into the ring to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with a formal bid submitted to the Commonwealth Sport in London. The bid names the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as the proposed host for the centenary edition of […]
WWE Superstar Naomi Announces Pregnancy, Relinquishes Women’s World Championship The electrifying atmosphere of Monday Night Raw was replaced with an emotional, heartfelt moment as WWE Superstar Naomi announced her pregnancy and, with a heavy heart, relinquished her Women’s World Championship. The news, which broke on the live broadcast, marks a new, deeply personal chapter for […]
End of an Era: Former Super Eagles Striker Brown Ideye Retires from Football Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, Brown Ideye, has officially announced his retirement from professional football, drawing the curtain on a career that spanned nearly two decades across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The 36-year-old made the […]
Transfer Turmoil: Top Nigerian Footballers Face Unclear Futures as Summer Window Heats Up AS EUROPE’S summer transfer window barrels toward its close, a number of high-profile Nigerian footballers find themselves in a state of flux, with their futures hanging precariously in the balance. While some have finally found a home, others are still caught in […]
Chelsea Frustrated as Crystal Palace Holds Them to a Goalless Stalemate Chelsea began their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against a resilient Crystal Palace side at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The match was a tale of Chelsea’s attacking struggles against a well-organized Palace defense, with the most significant moment coming from […]
Liverpool to Honour Diogo Jota at EPL Opener, ‘Forever 20’ Shirt Unveiled Liverpool FC will pay a lasting tribute to former forward Diogo Jota at their Premier League season opener against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield tonight, following his tragic death in a car crash last month. The club has confirmed a series of poignant commemorations, […]
Barau FC Celebrates Promotion with N17.5m, Motorcycles for Players In a grand gesture to celebrate their historic promotion to Nigeria’s top flight, the players of Barau FC have been rewarded with a sum of ₦17.5 million and 35 brand-new motorcycles. The generous gifts were presented by the club’s founder and sponsor, the Deputy President of […]
Fashola: Sports is a Pillar for Nigeria’s Economic Development The former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called for sports to be recognized as a central pillar of Nigeria’s national development plan, highlighting its potential as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and youth empowerment. Speaking on Sunday at the University of […]
Legendary Nigerian Sports Icons Honoured as “Dimmed Stars Shine Again” at Emotional Lagos Tribute The Nigerian sporting fraternity converged in Lagos on Monday, July 28, 2025, for a poignant “Night of Tributes,” commemorating five departed national heroes whose legacies continue to inspire. The event, aptly themed “When Dimmed Stars Shone Again,” celebrated the enduring contributions […]
Former Barcelona Star Carles Perez Hospitalised After Bizarre Dog Attack to Genitals Former Barcelona prospect Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after suffering severe injuries to his genitals during a dog attack on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The 27-year-old midfielder, currently on loan at Greek club Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was reportedly attempting […]
Super Falcons Electrify Lagos with WAFCON Trophy Parade Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons brought the city of Lagos to a standstill on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as they paraded their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy through major streets on Lagos Island. The celebratory tour allowed the queens of African football to share […]
Oyo Prioritises Sports Tourism, Leveraging Oluyole Golf Tournament for Economic Boost The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to making sports tourism a cornerstone of Governor Seyi Makinde’s agenda to expand the state’s economy through the burgeoning tourism and hospitality sectors. This strategic focus was highlighted by Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for Culture […]
Ile-Ife to Host Maiden 5km Cultural Road Race During Olojo Festival The ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Ife Road Race, a 5-kilometer cultural road race scheduled to take place on September 25, 2025. The event is a unique blend of athleticism […]
President Tinubu Showers Super Falcons with National Honours, $100,000 Each for Record WAFCON Victory President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, July 28, 2025, hosted Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons, lavishing them with national honours, substantial cash rewards, and residential apartments following their historic victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Each of the 24 […]