Offor Targets Promotion as Akwa United Lead NNL Table
Akwa United head coach Paul Offor says his team is focused on sustaining its lead in Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference B as the promotion race intensifies. The Promise Keepers currently top the table with 25 points from 12 matches, four points ahead of second-placed Sporting Lagos. Speaking ahead of their next fixture, Offor urged […]
Babajide Explains Switch from England to Nigeria
Former Liverpool forward player Rinsola Babajide has said her decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria was driven by her desire to represent her roots and compete at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Born in London, Babajide represented England at youth levels, featuring for the U18, U19 and U23 sides. She was […]
Osun United Secure First Away Win
Osun United head coach Akinade Onigbinde has praised his players for their resilience after a 1-0 victory over Abakaliki FC on Saturday. The Omoluabi Giants earned the hard-fought win at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, with Sodiq Obisesan scoring in the closing seconds to seal all three points. The result marked Osun United’s first […]
Henry Touts Osimhen as Ideal Signing for Barcelona
Former Arsenal captain, Thierry Henry has named Nigeria international Victor Osimhen among the strikers he believes Barcelona should target to strengthen their attack. Osimhen, who currently plays for Galatasaray in Turkey after completing a permanent move last summer, helped the club secure a domestic double last season with key goals and performances. The 27-year-old has continued […]
NSC Backs Nigeria in FIFA Eligibility Dispute
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will receive a favourable ruling in its ongoing eligibility dispute with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The dispute followed the Super Eagles’ 4–3 penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs last […]
Alan Shearer Predicts Premier League Results This Weekend
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer has shared his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures, as the title race heats up following Arsenal’s dropped points at Wolves. Shearer highlighted Manchester City’s clash with Newcastle as the first key game of the weekend, followed by Arsenal’s visit to Tottenham. The final match of the round […]
Courtois Becomes Minority Owner of French Club Le Mans FC
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has acquired a minority stake in French Ligue 2 side Le Mans FC. The Belgian international made the investment through Nxt Play, an investment company he co-founded, joining an investor group that includes tennis star Novak Djokovic and former Formula 1 drivers Felipe Massa and Kevin Magnussen. Le Mans FC […]
Boniface Unlikely To Play Again This Season
Nigeria international Victor Boniface is not expected to feature again this season for Werder Bremen as he continues rehabilitation from a knee injury. Boniface sustained the injury during training in December and underwent surgery earlier this year. He is currently completing his rehabilitation programme in Leverkusen. Werder Bremen’s head of professional football, Peter Niemeyer, said […]
Oshoala Predicts Real Madrid Victory Over Benfica
Former Super Falcons player, Asisat Oshoala has predicted a convincing win for Real Madrid over Benfica in their upcoming UEFA Champions League knockout play-off. Benfica secured a 4-2 win over Real Madrid in the final group stage match, a result that prevented Los Blancos from advancing directly to the Round of 16, while the Portuguese […]
Galatasaray Insist Osimhen Not For Sale
Turkish champions Galatasaray say they have received no offers for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen and have no intention of selling him, despite renewed transfer speculation linking him with a move to Spain. Reports in Spain claim FC Barcelona are preparing a fresh approach for Osimhen this summer, viewing the 27-year-old as a long-term successor to […]
