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U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos Fall to USA, Bow Out of Tournament
Nigeria's journey in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup ended with a tough 2-0 loss to the United States on Saturday night. Despite the Flamingos'...
Nigerian Stars Shine Across Europe: Iwobi, Boniface, Lookman, and Ikwuemesi Make Their Mark
As Europe's top leagues rolled on this Saturday, October 26, Nigerian players were in the spotlight, delivering goals, assists, and unforgettable...
Captain Barron Foundation and Brentford FC Donate Sports Kits to Six Disability Foundations in Ghana
Six prominent disability sports organizations in Ghana have received sports kits to support their activities and competitions, courtesy of the...
Ashitey Secures Second Victory for Ghana at IBA World Youth Championship
Seventeen-year-old Mathias Ashitey delivered Ghana's second win at the 2024 International Boxing Association (IBA) World Youth Championship in...
Lamine Yamal Makes History as Youngest Goalscorer in El Clásico
In a thrilling chapter of El Clásico, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal etched his name in football history by becoming the youngest player ever to score in...
Lookman Lights Up Bergamo with Stunning Brace in Thrilling Match
In an exhilarating showdown in Bergamo, Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance, scoring twice to secure a memorable win for Atalanta. The...
“Chido Obi-Martin Nets Hat-Trick in 14 Minutes on Full Debut for Manchester United U18s”
Chido Obi-Martin made a dazzling full debut for Manchester United's U18s, scoring a rapid hat-trick within just 14 minutes in a 6-0 victory over...
CAF Awards Nigeria Forfeit Victory Over Libya Due to Security Breach
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has sanctioned the Libya Football Federation (LFF), awarding Nigeria a 3-0 forfeit...
Princess Ademiluyi Shines on Young Lionesses Debut with Two Assists in Algarve Cup Win Over Netherlands
West Ham United loanee Princess Ademiluyi made an impressive debut for the Young Lionesses, helping England's U19 team secure a 3-1 victory over the...
“Everton’s Dyche Reflects on Alex Iwobi’s Departure Ahead of Goodison Park Return with Fulham”
Everton manager Sean Dyche has expressed regret over Alex Iwobi's departure, acknowledging he was reluctant to let the Nigerian winger leave. Iwobi,...
Olowookere’s Passion Fuels Flamingos Ahead of USA Quarterfinal Showdown
Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria's U-17 Women’s team, is set to lead the Flamingos in a high-stakes quarterfinal match against the USA in...
“Club Brugge’s Nicky Hayen Addresses Raphael Onyedika’s Red Card and Path Forward”
Club Brugge’s head coach, Nicky Hayen, shared insights into the team’s approach following midfielder Raphael Onyedika’s recent red card in their 1-3...
“It Doesn’t Mean Anything”: Nuno Espirito Santo Focused on Improvement Despite Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 Win Over Leicester City
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo kept a level head following his team's 3-1 away victory over Leicester City at King Power Stadium....
“USA’s Mary Long Confident in U-17 Squad Ahead of High-Stakes Clash with Nigeria’s Flamingos”
Duke women’s soccer forward, Mary Long, expressed confidence in the USA U-17 Women’s National Team’s abilities ahead of their showdown with...
David Oduro Secures Work Permit, Heads to Barcelona for On-Field Debut
Following a recent trip to Ghana to complete his work permit paperwork, David Oduro is now officially set to join his team in Barcelona. The young...
Wilfred Ndidi and Prominent Nigerians Rally Behind Flying Eagles with Cash Boost Ahead of Semifinal Clash Against Niger
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi has boosted the Flying Eagles’ morale with a substantial N5 million donation ahead of their crucial WAFU B U20...
Atalanta Co-Owner Holds Morale-Boosting Talks with African POTY Nominee Ademola Lookman Amid Contract Uncertainty
Atalanta co-owner Stephen Pagliuca paid a surprise visit to Ademola Lookman at the Zingonia training ground a day after the Nigerian forward’s...
Francis Ngannou Overcomes Tragedy, Dedicates PFL Heavyweight Title Win to Late Son
PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou recently opened up about the immense grief he endured following the passing of his young son, Kobe, earlier...
Dana White Criticizes Francis Ngannou’s UFC Exit, Reveals He Nearly Cut Him After Two Losses
Dana White recently shared his stance on Francis Ngannou's departure from the UFC, suggesting that Ngannou left for financial gain and to avoid...
How Napoli Discovered Victor Osimhen While Scouting Ajax Fullbacks
Former Napoli scout Leonardo Mantovani revealed that he first identified Victor Osimhen during a UEFA Champions League match between Ajax and Lille...
“Xabi Alonso Praises Rising Star Francis Onyeka Ahead of Champions League Clash”
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso shared his reasons for selecting 17-year-old Francis Onyeka in the Champions League squad ahead of their...
Arteta Weighs Nwaneri’s Starting Potential Ahead of Arsenal’s Clash with Liverpool
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted at the possibility of young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri starting in the highly anticipated Premier League...
Galatasaray Eyes Controversial Move for Fenerbahce’s Osayi-Samuel
Galatasaray, reigning champions of Turkey, are reportedly planning a bold transfer move for Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel at the end of...
Ian Wright Advises Mikel Arteta to Drop Thomas Partey Against Liverpool in Favour of Young Talent
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has encouraged coach Mikel Arteta to start youngster Ethan Nwaneri instead of Thomas Partey in their upcoming game against...
Alexander Djiku Embraces Positional Flexibility for Fenerbahce’s Success
Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku has expressed his willingness to play any position for Fenerbahce, highlighting his commitment to the team’s...
Alexander Djiku Shines in Fenerbahce’s Stalemate with Manchester United
Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku delivered an exceptional performance on Thursday, anchoring Fenerbahce’s defence in their 1-1 draw against...
Baba Rahman Expresses Disappointment After PAOK’s 2-2 Draw with Viktoria Plzen
Ghanaian defender Baba Abdul Rahman has voiced his disappointment following PAOK’s 2-2 draw against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. Rahman, who...
Ghana’s Inaki Williams Shines in Athletic Club’s Victory Over Slavia Prague
Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams delivered a standout performance on Thursday night, helping his Athletic Club secure a narrow 1-0 victory over...
Mourinho Reveals Injury as Reason for Osayi-Samuel’s Substitution in Europa League Draw; Super Eagles Star Addresses Contract Uncertainty
Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has clarified why Bright Osayi-Samuel was replaced just past the hour mark in the team’s 1-1 Europa League draw...
Nigeria vs USA: Quarterfinal Showdown at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – Match Preview, Venue, and How to Watch
The stage is set for an electrifying quarterfinal encounter between Nigeria's U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, and the United States' U-17...
Xabi Alonso Sets Key Conditions for Victor Boniface’s Inclusion in Leverkusen’s Squad for Bremen Clash
Bayer Leverkusen's head coach, Xabi Alonso, has outlined two key conditions for star striker Victor Boniface’s participation in their upcoming...
AC Milan and Roma Set to Compete for Super Eagles Star Ola Aina as Contract Nears Expiry
AC Milan and AS Roma are reportedly eyeing a potential transfer battle over Nigerian international and Super Eagles defender Ola Aina, as his...
“Lazio Coach Baroni Impressed with Ayodele-Bashiru’s Growth after Win Over Twente”
Lazio head coach Marco Baroni expressed his satisfaction with Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru’s recent performance in Lazio’s 2-0 victory against Twente in...
Glasgow to Host 2026 Commonwealth Games with a Streamlined Sports Program
Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring a more compact selection of 10 sports. Events like track cycling, athletics, swimming, and...
Hearn Confirms Next Fight for Joshua: Dubois or Fury on the Horizon
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua's next opponent will be either Daniel Dubois or Tyson Fury. Joshua, who is striving to...
Aspiring World Champ John Laryea Aims to Inspire Fellow Boxers with Success in USA Debut
John Abaja Laryea, widely known as ‘The Expensive Boxer,’ is set to make his U.S. debut on November 1 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, where he will...
Chelsea’s Emenalo and Ezenwata Among Five Nigerian Talents Provisionaly Cap-tied to England After Win Over Malta U17
The English FA has provisionally cap-tied five young players of Nigerian descent as the England U17 team secured a 4-0 victory over Malta in their...
Elfsborg’s Nigeria U23 Defender Ibrahim Buhari Hails Osimhen as ‘Nigeria’s Biggest Star’ After Europa League Clash
In a Europa League match where Swedish side IF Elfsborg pushed Galatasaray to the limit, Nigeria U23 defender Ibrahim Buhari earned praise for...
CAF Confirms 2024 African Player of the Year Ceremony as Lookman and Boniface Pursue Osimhen’s Crown
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 African Player of the Year Awards will be held on December 16,...
Beach Soccer AFCON: Alexander Adjei Hat-Trick Seals Ghana’s Fifth-Place Finish Over Mozambique
The Black Sharks of Ghana secured fifth place at the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Hurghada, Egypt, with a thrilling 5-3 victory over...
Ogenyi Onazi Eyes Super Eagles Return After 6-Year Absence
Former Lazio and Trabzonspor midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has clarified that he has not retired from international football and remains available for...
Ian Wright Urges Arteta to Trust Nwaneri in Ødegaard’s Absence
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called on manager Mikel Arteta to grant more playing time to 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, especially in light...
Michael Baidoo Shines in Elfsborg’s 4-3 Europa League Defeat to Galatasaray
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Baidoo continued his impressive form in Europe, scoring his second goal in the Europa League during Elfsborg's thrilling...
: Francis Ngannou Reveals Pre-Fight Ritual Before Victorious Return to MMA
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou made a triumphant return to MMA after nearly three years, securing a dominant first-round victory...
Black Stars Drop to 14th in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings
The Black Stars of Ghana have dropped three places in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola rankings, moving from 70th to 73rd globally and 14th in Africa. This...
Wilfred Ndidi Tops Premier League Tackles Chart, Excelling in Defensive and Offensive Roles
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has emerged as the Premier League's top tackler this season with 32 tackles, according to the league's...
Club Brugge Boss Nicky Hayen Comments on Raphael Onyedika’s Red Card Incident Against AC Milan
Club Brugge head coach Nicky Hayen has expressed his intention to address Raphael Onyedika's recent disciplinary issues after the midfielder...
Lazio Coach Marco Baroni on Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru: “He Will Surely Explode with Greater Mental Continuity”
Lazio head coach Marco Baroni has outlined what 23-year-old Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru, needs to do to elevate his game to the...
Eguavoen’s Super Eagles Leap Above AFCON Champions in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria's Super Eagles have climbed three spots in the latest FIFA men's world rankings, moving from 39th to 36th under the guidance of interim...
Atalanta Manager Explains Consecutive Substitutions of Ademola Lookman
After Atalanta's 0-0 draw against Celtic in the UEFA Champions League at Gewiss Stadium, manager Gian Piero Gasperini discussed his decision to...