Nigerian footballer falls to death in Uganda
Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall…
Former Tunisian FA boss Jary jailed for corruption
Wadie Jary, the former president of the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF), has been sentenced to four years in prison on corruption charges. A spokesperson for the country’s sports ministry told the AFP news agency that the conviction related to an…
Van Persie takes over as Feyenoord’s head coach
Feyenoord Rotterdam has confirmed the appointment of Robin van Persie as the club’s new head coach, marking the beginning of a new era for the Eredivisie side. “The next chapter starts here. Robin van Persie, welcome home again,” the club…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers blow out Uganda, move to 2nd in Afrobasket qualifiers
In their 5th Afrobasket qualifier, Nigeria’s D’Tigers recorded an 87-67 win against Uganda. Nigeria’s national basketball team, the D’Tigers, maintained their hopes of qualifying for the event with a crucial victory over Uganda in an exciting performance at the FIBA…
Striker’s €75m Release Clause Set to Be Triggered by Man Utd”
Manchester United are ‘ready to pay’ the €75m release clause in Victor Osimhen’s contract, though while his exit from Napoli is ’95 percent’ assured, United must overcome three hurdles first. Despite poor early results, Man Utd remain convinced Ruben Amorim…
I didn’t mean to offend Lookman with my comment – Atalanta coach, Gasperini
Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has said he didn’t intend to offend Ademola Lookman with his comment after their UEFA Champions League loss to Club Brugge on Tuesday. Lookman who had been on the sidelines with injury returned to the…
Francis Ngannou eyes fight with 48-year-old heavyweight legend after confirming boxing return
Francis Ngannou is thinking outside the box as he searches for his next boxing opponent. The former UFC heavyweight champion famously dropped Tyson Fury in his October 2023 ring debut. A controversial split decision defeat against ‘The Gypsy King’ was…
I Want To Be Ambassador For Players Born Abroad To Switch To Super Eagles-leon Balogun
Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun says he is open to the idea of being an ambassador to the team in helping players born abroad to switch nationality when his career winds up. Nigeria have been very active in recruiting players…
Ademola Lookman labelled ‘one of the worst penalty takers’ on record-breaking night for Atalanta man
Ademola Lookman has been called ‘one of the worst penalty takers’ by his manager as Atalanta crashed out of the Champions League. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini made the damning claim following the 27-year-old’s missed effort in Tuesday night’s 3-1…
Asantehene to Sports Minister: Revamp Black Stars”
Lagos State is planning to raise its public bus fares by 18 percent. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced this change on Thursday through its social media channels. LAMATA explained why they need to charge more, saying: “The…