Vinicius Jr set to buy football club
According to ESPN, Vinícius Júnior, a winger for Real Madrid, is interested in purchasing a team in Portugal’s second tier. As he gets ready for life after football, Vinicius is rumored to be considering expanding his commercial ventures. The 24-year-old…
The Premier League star who became a golf pro
“It’s like watching David Beckham bend one with his right foot and Roberto Carlos doing it with his other foot.” It is perhaps unsurprising that Peter Odemwingie reaches for a football analogy when explaining his love for a graceful golf…
NANS demand reversal of Super Eagles Coach’s appointment
Members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have protested the appointment of Eric Sekou Chelle as the substantive coach of the Super Eagles. NANS held a protest on Thursday at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta…
Liverpool emerge as surprise candidate to land Victor Osimhen
The pool of suitors vying for Victor Osimhen’s talents widens as Liverpool have reportedly entered the race. Liverpool have reportedly emerged as surprise suitors for the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The 26-year-old is one of the biggest names…
Brazil’s Neymar says FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last
The injury-prone forward, who plays at Saudi club Al Hilal, wants to ‘work very hard’ to be with the Brazilian team at the next World Cup. Brazilian forward Neymar has announced that the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his…
Fans bemoan appointment of Chelle as Super Eagles coach
Football fans in Aba have expressed disappointment over the appointment of former Mali coach Éric Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. Some of the fans who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba…
PHOTOS: Obasanjo hosts Francis Ngannou in Abeokuta
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has hosted Francis Ngannou, the mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, at his office in Abeokuta. In a post on his Instagram on Monday, Ngannou said he visited the former president on Sunday. “It was an honour…
NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF announced the appointment of the Malian tactician in a statement on Tuesday. The 47-year-old was recommended for the job by the…
He’s what we need’ — Valencia director hails Super Eagles Umar Sadiq
Umar Sadiq’s new employers are stoked to have him. They anticipate that he will become a huge success. Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was showered with praises by his new employer, who are ecstatic about his addition to their set-up….
Zimbabwe withdraws from FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe has withdrawn from the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. The Young Mighty Warriors were among the twenty-eight countries taking part in the competition and were set to face Ethiopia in the first round. The first leg of the…