Ex-Arsenal player dies after being injured during game
Chichester City FC and former Arsenal academy striker Billy Vigar has died after sustaining a “significant brain injury”. Vigar, 21 and born in Worthing, was injured during a game at Wingate and Finchley on Saturday in the Isthmian League Premier…
FULL LIST: Nigerian Boxer Efe Ajagba breaks into world’s top 10 heavyweights
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has been ranked among the top 10 fighters in the world by The Ring magazine. In its latest rankings updated on Thursday, Ajagba secured the No. 10 spot in the prestigious list, widely regarded as…
Hosting Commonwealth Games Is A Dream That Must Be Realised – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games as a “dream” that must become reality. In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Tinubu noted that no African nation has ever hosted the…
Brighton congratulate Nnadozie on Ballon d’Or feat
English Women’s Super League, WSL, club Brighton & Hove Albion have celebrated their goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her remarkable feat at the 2025 Ballon d’Or award.Nnadozie finished fourth in the women’s Goalkeeper of the Year category. The award was won…
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…