Month: June 2024
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Football
Anthony Joshua eyes £150 Million takeover of Watford FC
Anglo-Nigerian heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua is considering a significant shift from the boxing ring to the boardroom with plans…
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Athletics
Nigerian track athletes shine on day 1 of NCAA Championships
Nigerian athletes delivered outstanding performances on the first day of the NCAA Championships, with all five competitors advancing to the…
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International Football
Erling Haaland closes in on Norway record after 22nd career hat-trick
Erling Haaland scored all three goals in Norway’s 3-0 victory over Kosovo on Wednesday at Ullevaal Stadion, marking his 22nd…
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Man City
Man City’s legal battle against the Premier League: The walls Are starting to crumble
Manchester City have launched a legal battle against the Premier League following 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches. This…
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Other Sports
Udeh leads Nigeria to victory over Rwanda in Kwibuka Women’s T20I with record-breaking performance
Lillian Udeh delivered an exceptional bowling performance, taking six wickets for just seven runs, as Nigeria secured a 32-run victory…
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Football
Kylian Mbappe surpasses Zidane and Henry records for France
Kylian Mbappe put on a stellar performance in France’s 3-0 victory over Luxembourg, surpassing Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry in…
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Football
Mikel Obi warns Jose Mourinho about his new club
A controversial manager in a very controversial league. Jose Mourinho has joined Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce and has received…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria know 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup opponents
The Falconets of Nigeria will participate at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup to be hosted by Colombia. The…
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Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti begs important Real Madrid player to stay
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly urging the club’s captain, Nacho, to reconsider his decision to leave at the…
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Other Sports
Antonio Conte is new Napoli head coach
Antonio Conte has been appointed as the new head coach of Napoli. Conte, who has been out of work since…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria Vs South Africa: Lookman, Iwobi arrive Super Eagles camp
Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi have joined the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, providing a significant boost to the squad…
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Basketball
NBBF Invites 20 players for D’Tigress’ Paris Olympics campaign
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the invitation of twenty players for D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, as…
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Super Eagles
When and where will Nigeria Vs South Africa tickets be sold in Uyo
Nigeria and South Africa will lock horns in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matchday three encounter on Friday, June…
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Rugby
Africa Cup Sevens: Seven debutants in Nigeria’s Rugby 7s squad for Mauritius
Nigeria Rugby Sevens head coach, Steve Lewis, has announced the squad for the Africa Cup Sevens Tournament, scheduled to take…
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Chelsea
Mikel Obi: Badiashile and Disasi not good enough for Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has expressed his opinion that Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile are not the type…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL, NNL clubs in supremacy battle for President Federation Cup semi-final spots today
Only two clubs from the country’s elite division stand a chance to reach the semi-finals of this year’s President Federation…
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World Cup qualifiers
Congo withdraws from World Cup qualifier due to stadium issues
Congo has withdrawn from match day 3 of the World Cup qualifier due to the non-approval of their stadium in…
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World Cup qualifiers
Percy Tau talks tough ahead of Super Eagles clash
Bafana Bafana of South Africa forward Percy Tau is gearing up for a challenging match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in…
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Transfer
‘Osimhen will help Arsenal push for PL title’ – Former West Ham star
Former West Ham star Shaka Hislop has advised Mikel Arteta and Arsenal’s transfer decision-makers to prioritize signing Victor Osimhen in…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan to lead Nigerian Athletes at New York City Grand Prix ahead of Paris Olympics
World record holder Tobi Amusan is set to lead a strong contingent of Nigerian athletes at the New York City…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman receives praise for Europa League final heroics
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman continues to receive accolades following his outstanding performance in the UEFA Europa League final. UEFA paid…
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Barcelona
Barcelona President Joan Laporta says Real Madrid don’t win clean
Barcelona President, Joan Laporta says La Liga rivals Real Madrid do not deserve recent successes because they play very ‘dirty’…
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9ja Flavour
Super Eagles legends Ahmed Musa and Vincent Enyeama reunite in Uyo
Super Eagles of Nigeria legends Ahmed Musa and Vincent Enyeama recently reunited in a heartwarming moment that delighted fans and…
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Tennis
Jannik Sinner to become World No. 1 after Novak Djokovic’s Roland Garros withdrawal
Jannik Sinner will make history when the new tennis rankings are revealed on Monday, June 10, 2024, as he ascends…
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Man City
Kevin De Bruyne considering move to Saudi Arabia
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has hinted at a potential summer move to Saudi Arabia, creating a buzz with…
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Transfer
Chelsea eyes Crystal Palace star Michael Olise for summer transfer
Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly started negotiating a deal to bring Crystal Palace star Michael Olise to Stamford Bridge,…
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Basketball
2024 NBA finals preview: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
The 2024 NBA Finals are set, featuring an unexpected matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. Both teams…
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Tennis
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Roland Garros quarterfinal
World No. 1, Novak Djokovic will not be playing his quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud at Roland Garros because of…
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Off the Pitch
Mikel Obi’s transfer saga: A historic football controversy
Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel recently posed with legendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson, 18 years after a…
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Off the Pitch
Kylian Mbappé hits new milestone following Real Madrid move
The Kylian Mbappé transfer saga has finally concluded, with Real Madrid announcing the signing of the French superstar on Monday,…
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