Month: August 2024
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Barcelona
Who will succeed Sergi Roberto as Barcelona skipper?
Barcelona will start the 2024/25 LaLiga season with a new captain, as Marc-André Ter Stegen is set to take on…
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Real Madrid
Lookman vs Mbappe: Real Madrid announce squad for UEFA Super Cup
Champions League holders Real Madrid are preparing to host Europa League winners Atalanta in the Super Cup, with a star-studded…
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Other Sports
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis slams Israel Adesanya
South African UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has called Nigerian-born MMA star Israel Adesanya a fool ahead of their highly…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Alex Iwobi confident of Fulham victory over Manchester United
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is confident his team can replicate their success against Manchester United from last season when they…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Maduka Okoye shines as Udinese advance in Coppa Italia
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is gaining fame in Italy following his impressive performance in Udinese’s 4-0 victory over Avellino…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigeria’s Tolulope Arokodare uncertain about his future with KRC Genk
Nigerian forward Tolulope Arokodare has revealed that he is unsure whether his recent game for KRC Genk was his last…
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Super Eagles
New Super Eagles coach to be announced this week
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to announce new head coaches for both the Super Eagles and the Flying…
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Athletics
21-year-old Nigerian athlete Dubem Amene retires after Paris 2024 Olympics
American-born Nigerian champion Dubem Amene has announced his retirement from athletics at the age of 21, following the disqualification of…
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9ja Flavour
Former teammates host Tijani Babangida for ‘get well dinner’
Former players of Roda JC in Holland organized a special get well dinner for former Nigeria international Tijani Babangida. Babangida,…
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Women's Football
Edo Queens triumph in CAF Women Champions League qualifiers
Nigeria champions Edo Queens kicked off their campaign in the WAFU B region of the CAF Women Champions League qualifiers…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Southampton manager lauds Paul Onuachu’s Improved pre-season form
Southampton coach Russell Martin has praised Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu for his remarkable turnaround in form during the pre-season.…
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Olympics Games
Peter Obi criticizes Nigeria’s Olympic spending after Paris 2024 failure
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has sharply criticized Nigeria’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The country’s…
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Transfer
Victor Osimhen’s agent spotted at Chelsea, fueling transfer speculation
Victor Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea continues to be a hot topic, as the striker’s agent, Roberto Calendar, was recently…
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Olympics Games
D’Tigress coach Rena Wakama named best coach at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s head coach Rena Wakama has been honoured as the Best Coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite the D’Tigress…
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Olympics Games
Ezinne Kalu named to Paris 2024 Olympic Basketball second team
Nigerian basketball star Ezinne Kalu has been recognized for her outstanding performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning a spot…
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Olympics Games
LeBron James Crowned MVP at Paris 2024 Olympics Men Basketball
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games basketball game will remain unforgettable for a long time for basketball fans. The game’s highlight was…
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Super Eagles
Sylvanus Okpala calls for homegrown solution for Super Eagles’ coaching woes
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been without a permanent coach since Finidi George’s resignation in June. Sylvanus Okpala, a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Cyriel Dessers’ performance in Rangers win over Motherwell attracts praise
Former Celtic Women midfielder Leanne Crichton has commended Cyriel Dessers for his standout performance in Rangers’ 2-1 victory against Motherwell.…
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9ja Flavour
Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors awarded N35.2 Million by Borno State Government
El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club has been honored with a cash reward of N35.2 million by the Borno State Government in…
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Olympics Games
Nigeria officially fails to secure medals at Paris 2024 Olympics
Team Nigeria will not be making it to the medals table at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The performance…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria prepares for 2024 Paralympics with training tour in Germany
Unlike the recent Olympics, Nigerians have reasons to celebrate as the 2024 Paralympics in France approaches. Nigeria is sending 24…
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Athletics
Masai Russell claims Gold in Women’s 100m Hurdles at Paris 2024
In a dramatic final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Masai Russell of the United States…
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Olympics Games
USA clinch Olympic Gold with 1-0 win over Brazil at Paris 2024
The USA women’s national team reclaimed their position at the top of women’s football with a 1-0 victory over Brazil…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Alex Iwobi shines as Fulham secures 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi delivered a standout performance as Fulham concluded their pre-season with a 2-0 win against Hoffenheim…
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Chelsea
Barcelona eye Nigerian-born midfielder Chukwuemeka
Barcelona are reportedly targeting Nigerian-eligible Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka to bolster their squad ahead of the new LaLiga season. This…
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Football
Manchester City break Community Shield curse after penalty shootout victory over Manchester United
Manchester City finally overcame their Community Shield curse with a dramatic 7-6 victory over Manchester United in a penalty shootout…
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Off the Pitch
Victor Osimhen celebrates Sister’s Birthday amid Transfer speculation
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen took to social media to celebrate his sister, Blessing Osimhen, on her birthday. The Napoli…
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Off the Pitch
Michelle Alozie moves on from Olympics setback with Summer vibes
Michelle Alozie is moving past the disappointment of the 2024 Olympics with a positive attitude and a series of vibrant…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Alhassan Yusuf set to join MLS’s New England Revolution
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is poised to become the latest Nigerian talent to make his mark in Major…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Chukwueze opens up about struggles at AC Milan under Stefano Pioli
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has discussed the challenges he faced during his time under former AC Milan manager Stefano…
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