Month: July 2024
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Man City
Manchester City fined £2 Million for breaching kick-off and half-time regulations
Reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City have been hit with a £2 million fine for breaching regulations concerning the timing…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: Super Falcons eliminated after 3-1 loss to Japan
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been eliminated from the women’s football event at the 2024 Paris Olympics following a…
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Transfer
OFFICIAL: Kelechi Iheanacho joins Sevilla
La Liga giants Sevilla FC have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho from Leicester City. The forward,…
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Football
Mikel Obi sends message to England on what to do with Cole Palmer
Nigerian football legend and former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi has called on England’s next manager to ensure Chelsea’s Cole…
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Transfer
Arsenal fans heartbroken as Nigerian-born talent Chido Obi-Martin joins Manchester United
Arsenal fans are reeling from the departure of their promising academy player, Nigerian-born Chido Obi-Martin, who is set to join…
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Olympics Games
‘We don’t know how her name got missing’ – AFN responds to Favour Ofili’s 100m omission at Paris 2024
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has addressed the controversy surrounding Favour Ofili’s exclusion from the women’s 100m event at…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
Inside Story: What Kano Pillars fans are saying about the termination of Paul Offor’s contract
In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars have terminated the contract of Coach Paul…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kano Pillars part ways with Coach Paul Offor just 19 days after appointment
Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars have parted ways with Paul Offor, who was appointed as the team’s coach…
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NEWS
Super Eagles head coach role hopeful Michael Nsien qualifies USA for FIFA U-20 World Cup
Coach Michael Nsien, who recently applied to become the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has successfully led the USA…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi faces lengthy Injury layoff
As footballers prepare for the 2024/2025 football season, there is a piece of sad news involving Super Eagles of Nigeria…
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Transfer
Flying Eagles star Daniel Daga agrees move to European club
Flying Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Daniel Daga has signed a pre-contract with Norwegian club Molde and is set to pen…
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Other Sports
‘Incompetent’ – Favour Ofili blasts Athletics Federation and Nigeria Olympic Committee after Paris Olympic games error
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has voiced her frustration after being excluded from the women’s 100m event at the Paris 2024…
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Transfer
Kelechi Iheanacho arrives in Spain to sign contract with Sevilla
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has landed in Spain to finalize his move to Sevilla, marking a new chapter in his…
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Olympics Games
Team Nigeria captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori beaten in Paris Olympics Badminton event
Nigeria’s sole representative in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, faced a tough challenge in his opening group…
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Olympics Games
COVID-19 positive cases reported at Paris Olympic games
The 2024 Paris Olympics has seen a resurgence of COVID-19 cases among athletes, although the situation is significantly better compared…
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Olympics Games
Nigerian-born basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo falls again with Greece
In their second game of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Greece, led by Nigerian-born star Giannis Antetokounmpo, suffered another defeat as…
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Olympics Games
Nigerian-born striker Samuel Omorodion scores as Spain lose to Egypt in Paris Olympic game clash
Nigerian-born striker Samuel Omorodion scored for Spain’s U23 side in their final group game of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but…
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Basketball
Davido gets gift from Nigerian-born WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike
Nigerian-born WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike has made headlines with a special gift for Nigerian singer Davido. The Seattle Storm player…
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Transfer
Victor Osimhen’s agent dismisses Chelsea loan agreement talks
The transfer talk surrounding Victor Osimhen continues to heat up, but recent reports of a potential loan move to Chelsea…
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Olympics Games
‘In the hands of God’ – Super Falcons skipper goes spiritual ahead of Japan clash
Super Falcons of Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed faith that their qualification for the knockout stages of the Paris…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
‘Rivers United is a new chapter for me’ – Finidi George
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has shared why he accepted the Rivers United job just days after stepping down…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian defender Jordan Torunarigha draws European Interest amidst transfer speculation
KAA Gent and Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha is attracting significant interest from various European clubs as he enters the…
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Other Sports
NFF Intensifies pursuit of Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo for Super Eagles switch
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is making a renewed effort to persuade Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo to switch his international…
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Football
Kylian Mbappé set to acquire majority stake in Ligue 2 club Caen
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is on the verge of becoming a football club owner, with reports indicating that he…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
‘Scary but nice’ – Super Eagles star Bright Osayi-Samuel speaks on José Mourinho at Fenerbahçe
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has shared his positive experiences under the guidance of new Fenerbahçe coach José…
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Olympics Games
Paris Olympics: Team Nigeria captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori gears up to face Tobias Kuenzi
Nigerian badminton player and captain, Anuoluwapo Opeyori is set to begin his campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday,…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Enyimba head coach Yemi Olarenwaju reveals target for new season
The head coach of Enyimba FC, Yemi Daniel Olarenwaju, has expressed his clear focus on delivering victories for the club’s…
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9ja Flavour
NFF lauds transparency in Nigeria Pitch awards
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has praised the transparency and credibility of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, emphasizing these qualities as…
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Basketball
Rena Wakama reflects on D’Tigress victory over Australia
D’Tigress of Nigeria head coach, Rena Wakama, has revealed how her team managed to secure a stunning 75-62 victory over…
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Off the Pitch
What has happened between Euro 2024 starboy Lamine Yamal and his girlfriend Alex Padilla
A lot has happened between Euro 2024 starboy Lamine Yamal and his girlfriend Alex Padilla following their first public appearance…
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