Ballon d’Or: Nigeria’s Nnadozie ranked fourth-best goalkeeper in the world
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has earned global recognition after being ranked the fourth-best goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards held in Paris. England and Chelsea shot-stopper, Hannah Hampton, made history on Monday night by claiming…
BREAKING: Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Ballon d’Or
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, claiming football’s most prestigious individual prize at the ceremony held in Paris on Monday night. The French international was rewarded for an outstanding 2024/25 season in which he scored…
Atalanta CEO to Lookman: “We’ll Welcome You With Open Arms – When You’re Ready”
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has sent a clear message to Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, insisting that the winger must show full commitment before he can be reintegrated into the team. La Dea’s season has been overshadowed by the ongoing transfer…
Anthony Joshua set for first fight in Africa next year, FG gives backing
Dr Ezekiel Adamu, Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group, has disclosed that the Federal Government is backing his ambitious plan to stage Anthony Joshua’s first professional fight in Africa, with early 2026 set as the target date. Adamu, who is…
Super Eagles’ Troost-Ekong bags two awards in London
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has been celebrated for his outstanding achievements on and off the pitch, clinching two top honours at the Nigerian UK Sports Awards (NUKSA). Troost-Ekong won the Best Performance in a Major International Competition Award in…
Victor Osimhen to miss South Africa clash due to injury
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa.Osimhen, who was forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, had initially been…
2026 WCQ: Nigeria vs Rwanda – date, time, see highlights
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a high-stakes clash against the Amavubi of Rwanda on Matchday 7. Both teams enter the fixture with their qualification hopes still alive, making it one…
Hall of Fame basketball coach George Raveling dies at 88
George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88. Raveling’s family said Tuesday in a statement that he had “faced cancer with…
Shock Exit: Bayer Leverkusen Sack Erik Ten Hag After Just Two Bundesliga Games
In a stunning twist that has sent ripples through European football, Bayer Leverkusen have parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag barely two games into the Bundesliga season. The decision, announced late Sunday night, has sparked heated debate among fans…
Atalanta reject Bayern’s loan offer for Lookman
Italian Serie A side Atalanta won’t let Ademola Lookman leave the club on loan amid interest from German champions Bayern Munich, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian and the club have been at loggerheads over a protracted summer exit, and…