Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets kicked off their WAFU-B U17 Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing the Baby Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday. The five-time world champions displayed ruthless efficiency, led by a stunning hat-trick from George Agha and a breathtaking free-kick from David Edeh. Just three […]
French forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, capping off a career-defining year that has cemented his place among football’s elite. The Paris Saint-Germain star lifted the golden trophy at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night, beating Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to […]
FIFA has announced a record-breaking $355 million benefits package for football clubs releasing players for the 2026 World Cup, marking a 70% increase from the $209 million distributed after the 2022 edition in Qatar. In a historic move, the new scheme—developed in partnership with the European Club Association (ECA)—will for […]
Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46, according to Britain’s Press Association. The beloved fighter, known for his relentless style and larger-than-life personality, was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England, on Sunday morning. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are not treating […]
The 2025/26 Premier League season is off to a flying start, with Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur delivering statement performances on opening weekend. Pep Guardiola’s City showcased their title credentials with a 4-0 demolition of Wolves at Molineux, while Thomas Frank enjoyed a dream debut in charge of Spurs thanks […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stepped in to support the families of two of Nigeria’s most iconic football captains — Christian “Chairman” Chukwu (MFR) and Prince Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai (MON) — as they are laid to rest with the dignity befitting their legacies. Chukwu, a commanding centre-back nicknamed […]
The Premier League roars back into action this weekend with a blockbuster lineup of fixtures set to thrill fans from Friday night to Super Sunday. With title contenders, top-four hopefuls, and relegation battlers all in the mix, football lovers are in for an electrifying ride. Friday Night Under the LightsThe […]
Nigeria’s U17 Boys, famously known as the Golden Eaglets, are stepping up their preparations for next month’s WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament in Abuja. Under the meticulous guidance of Coach Manu Garba and his technical crew, the team is focused on building a squad that can shine on the regional stage. […]
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have announced a historic milestone: the 21st edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from Saturday, August 23 to Tuesday, August 26, 2025. This marks the first-ever time the global basketball development and […]
Nigeria’s phenomenal women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has received national honours and financial rewards after clinching their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, solidifying their dominance on the African basketball scene. In recognition of their historic achievement, President Bola Tinubu conferred on the team members the prestigious Officer of the Order […]
