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Neymar’s lack of goals recently have given his critics plenty of ammunition to write him off but the winger ended his drought in style with a double in Santos’ 2-1 league win over Vasco da Gama. The performance will certainly boosts his hopes of making Brazil’s World Cup squad. Before Thursday’s game, the 34-year-old last ...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially confirmed that the Super Eagles will participate in a high-profile Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during the upcoming March international window. The tournament, which serves as a critical tactical preparation for the three-time African champions, will see Nigeria face off against Iran on March 27 before taking ...
Manchester United’s push for a top-four finish has received a significant lift with news that key defender Lisandro Martinez is expected to return for this Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace. The Argentine center-back, who sat out the recent victory over Everton due to a minor calf issue, is set to resume full first-team ...
The sun is beginning to set on one of tennis's most storied careers. Following a 6-2, 6-3 loss to Daniil Medvedev at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Wednesday, 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka hinted that this is likely his final season on the ATP Tour. The three-time Grand Slam champion was met with a standing ...
As the dust settles on one of the most chaotic NBA trade deadlines in recent memory, the league’s landscape has been fundamentally altered. The blockbuster move sending Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards has immediately turned the capital into a contender, while the Cleveland Cavaliers' acquisition of James Harden signals a win-now desperation in the ...
The pecking order for the 2026 Formula 1 season is beginning to take shape following the final day of testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. Charles Leclerc put Ferrari at the top of the timesheets with a blistering 1m 31.992s lap, nearly eight-tenths clear of McLaren’s Lando Norris. While headline times in testing can be ...
Stories by Akomolafe Segun In what will go down as one of the greatest upsets in modern Champions League history, Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt sent shockwaves through Europe on Tuesday night, defeating Inter Milan 2-1 (5-2 on aggregate) at the San Siro. Despite Inter’s pedigree as the 2025 runners-up, they looked toothless against Kjetil Knutsen’s disciplined ...
The FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup International Coaching Clinic has commenced in Yenagoa, with a call on football managers to harness the revenue-generating potential of the sport. Nimibofa Ayawei, Secretary to the Bayelsa Government, made the call at the opening of the clinic on Tuesday, urging football administrators in Bayelsa to pay closer attention to details and ...
Three-time African champions Nigeria will compete in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during next month’s FIFA men’s international window. The tournament, featuring Iran, Jordan and Costa Rica, is designed to provide high-level international exposure for participating teams. A statement from Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday ...
Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to settle for a 2‑2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Wednesday night. Early goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapié had given Arsenal a strong start, but Wolves fought back, with Hugo Bueno scoring and teenager Tom Edozie netting a stoppage-time equaliser on his Premier League debut. ...
With the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles now concluded, where the USA Stars claimed bragging rights, NBA teams have shifted their focus squarely to the playoff race. The urgency was evident immediately. The Los Angeles Lakers returned from the break in dominant fashion, overpowering the Dallas Mavericks 124-104. As the trade deadline approaches and ...
Matchday 26 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered drama both on and off the pitch. Ikorodu City continued their fairytale campaign with a determined 1-0 away victory over Enyimba in Aba, stunning the home crowd and reinforcing their status as this season’s surprise package. There was no shortage of goals elsewhere. Shooting Stars thrilled ...
Karolina Muchova’s long road back to the top has finally brought its reward. After years of battling persistent injuries that threatened to derail her career, the 29-year-old Czech star captured a WTA 1000 title for the first time in more than six years. In a tense Qatar Open final in Doha, Muchova held her composure ...
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved cash rewards totalling over ₦450 million for athletes and officials of Team Ogun following the state’s outstanding performance at the just-concluded National Sports Festival. The governor announced this on Monday during the cash award ceremony held in honour of medalists, noting that Ogun State finished second overall with ...
By Azeez Sulaiman The Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) will introduce brief pauses during matches throughout Ramadan to allow Muslim players and match officials break their fast after sunset. Newsmen reported that the arrangement will take effect as Ramadan begins this week and runs for about one month. Sunset in the United ...
Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has reaffirmed confidence in Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, amid reported external interest. Newsmen reports that Chelle drew attention following the Super Eagles’ impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Gusau told newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja that the Malian tactician ...
Former Nigerian Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo has confirmed that he, alongside Jay Jay Okocha, Finidi George and many other African football legends, will feature in the African Legends United Gala Match. Nwankwo made this known in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of the African Continent Free Trade Area Festival (ACFTA Fest) in ...
The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League enters Match Day 22 on Sunday, with fixtures scheduled nationwide following an early kick-off on Saturday. Earlier, Katsina United and Plateau United settled for a goalless draw, sharing points in a tightly contested encounter that opened the Match Day 22 programme. Attention now shifts to Sunday, as clubs across ...
The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters a crucial phase this weekend as Matchday 22 fixtures take place across various centres. It was gathered that the table remains tight at the top, with key matches poised to shape the title race, continental spots, and relegation battle. Rivers United FC lead after 21 matches, securing ...
Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 away win over Marseille on Wednesday as Bayern Munich sealed a 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League last-16 qualification with a 2-0 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise. Newsmen reports that Arne Slot’s side stretched their unbeaten run to 13 matches, rebounding strongly since a heavy home defeat by PSV Eindhoven in November. Mohamed ...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Eagles climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third overall. Nigeria is now the third-best team in Africa, behind ...
Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a thrilling 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The decisive moment came three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye fired a superb left-footed strike from the edge of the box, stunning the home crowd in ...
Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Playing before home fans, the Atlas Lions attacker topped the scoring chart, underlining his influence after also finishing top scorer in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Díaz ended the tournament with five goals, a tally unmatched by ...
