Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Aitana Bonmatí are among the leading names on the 2026 FIFPRO World XI nominees lists announced by the global professional footballers’ union on November 2. FIFPRO released 26 nominees in each of the men’s and women’s categories ahead of the selection of the […]
Manchester City’s title challenge suffered another setback after a 1-0 home defeat to Brighton, while Manchester United’s difficult season worsened with a 2-0 loss at Chelsea on Saturday. The results have intensified pressure around both Manchester clubs, with Arsenal given an opportunity to move top of the Premier League if […]
Get your snacks ready and your alarms set. This weekend is a monumental feast for sports lovers across the globe. From a historic Halloween showdown in Saudi Arabia to the highly anticipated debut of the rebranded Emirates NBA Cup, the action is non-stop. Whether you are a die-hard football fanatic, […]
Three-year-old football sensation Nevada Pierre is receiving major support after a dispute at a youth soccer game in Florida drew widespread attention, with reports that Roc Nation Sports plans to send him to Spain in December and former United States international Eddie Johnson offering to train him. The developments follow […]
Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised after remarks about Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong triggered a backlash in China, with several major Chinese brands ending commercial ties with the football star. Mbappe issued the apology in French, Chinese and English after a video circulating online appeared to […]
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony has produced a major night of individual and team honours, with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas taking the headline men’s and women’s awards. The ceremony also recognised Lamine Yamal and Vicky Lopez as the year’s top young talents, while several coaches, goalkeepers and clubs […]
Ikorodu City staged a dramatic second-half fightback to draw 2-2 with Shooting Stars in the Southwest derby, while Kun Khalifat FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Inter Lagos on a busy NPFL Matchday 10 weekend. The two matches produced contrasting fortunes for the four Southwest clubs, with Ikorodu City […]
Umuahia, Abia State, is set to become the centre of Nigerian judo as the National Open Senior Judo Championships return after years of inactivity, bringing athletes from across the country together for a six-day competition aimed at reviving the sport. Organised by the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF) in partnership with […]
Nigeria has won the right to host the 2028 ITTF Africa Championships, defeating Tunisia in a competitive vote at the annual general meeting of ITTF Africa in Tangier, Morocco. Nigeria secured 23 of the 38 certified votes, while Tunisia received 15, giving the West African country the hosting rights for […]
Premier League Team of the Week: Cornelius Makpo Selects His Standout Performers By Boom Radio NG Sports Desk Another fascinating week of Premier League football has delivered outstanding individual performances, crucial goals and defensive displays worthy of recognition. In his latest selection, Cornelius Makpo names his Premier League Team of […]
