Malayali quartet carries Indian hopes at Paris Olympics
The Indian men’s 4x400m relay quartet has been impressive heading into the Paris Olympics. The team consists of four Keralites in Muhammed Anas, V Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Mijo Chacko Kurian. Tamil Nadu athletes Santhosh Tamilarasan and Rajesh Ramesh…
Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha welcomes Super Falcons’ Echegini to PSG in style
French club Paris Saint-Germain Feminines have shared a video of Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha welcoming Jennifer Echegini to the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Echegini has enjoyed a steady rise in the last two years. She spent parts of her youth…
Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino becomes pastor in hometown
Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino becomes pastor in hometown Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has embraced a new calling, announcing his ordination as an evangelical pastor at the age of 32. The Brazilian footballer shared the news on his social…
Super Eagles player, Kayode Olarenwaju seeks divorce, demands N1bn damages from UK-based pastor
Super Eagles striker, Kayode Olarenwaju, has urged a Federal Capital Territory High Court to dissolve his marriage to his estranged wife, Ezinne, because it has broken down irretrievably. The Turkey-based footballer who is also seeking custody of their children, urged…
Official: Michael Olise joins Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace
Michael Olise has joined Bundesliga side Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace. The French right winger was one of the most sought-after names in the transfer window, and he has elected to sign for Vincent Kompany’s Bayern, who fended off interest…
Olympian Offiong Edem laments lack of recognition by Cross River Govt
Five time Olympian, Offiong Edem has lamented that her home government, Cross River, has never recognized her Olympic successes. She also lamented that successive administrations in the state have not supported her efforts to boost table tennis in the state,…
Paris Olympics: Amusan, Brume, Ofili Lead Strong List For Team Nigeria
Paris Olympics: Amusan, Brume, Ofili Lead Strong List For Team Nigeria The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) have released a strong list of athletes who will be repping Nigeria in Paris. Tobi Amusan is among the top athletes that will…
Official: Daughter of former Super Eagles striker joins AC Milan on permanent deal
With a statement on their official website, Italian side AC Milan have announced that Evelyn Ijeh, daughter of retired Nigeria international striker Peter Ijeh, has joined the Rossonere on a permanent deal. The 2021 Super Falcons invitee has been offered fresh…
Eto’o fined $200,000 but escapes match-fixing charge
African football’s governing body has fined Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), $200,000 for an ethics breach, but found insufficient evidence to pursue a charge related to allegations of match-fixing. The Confederation of African Football (Caf)…
AFCON 2025Q: Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles again – Rohr
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is optimistic the Squirrels can beat the Super Eagles again. The Squirrels claimed a famous 2-1 victory over their close door neighbour in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers last month. The two countries…