Year: 2024
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Akwa United Interim Coach labels poor run as “STRANGE” ahead of clash with Heartland FC
Interim coach of Akwa United FC, Umar Abdullahi has labeled the team’s underperformance as “strange,” calling on his players to…
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Super Eagles
CHAN Qualifiers: Nigeria names 18 NPFL stars to face Ghana
Stand-in Head Coach Daniel Ogunmodede has named 18 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) stars in the Super Eagles B squad…
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Basketball
LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career minutes record
On a historic Thursday night, LeBron James made basketball history by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-held record for the most regular-season…
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Article
Top 10 Athletes Who Retired in 2024: A Farewell to Legends
As 2024 comes to a close, sports fans across the globe bid farewell to a number of iconic athletes who…
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Boxing
Date and time for Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: The rematch for the undisputed Heavyweight Title
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet again in the ring for a highly anticipated rematch, seven months after their…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Sparta Prague sign Nigerian defender Emmanuel Uchenna in record deal
Sparta Prague have made a big move in the transfer market by signing 21-year-old Nigerian defender Emmanuel Uchenna from Baník…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria Super Eagles end 2024 in 44th place in FIFA rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles finished 2024 in 44th place in the latest FIFA rankings, which were released on Thursday by the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Hoffenheim offer Gift Orban path away from Lyon bench
German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim are in advanced discussions with French Ligue 1 side Lyon to sign Nigerian striker Gift Orban.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Paul Onuachu set to join Beşiktaş on three-year deal
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is close to signing a three-year contract with Beşiktaş, despite strong interest from Trabzonspor. Reports…
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Off the Pitch
Erling Haaland Puts Luxury Mercedes GLS 63 AMG Up for Sale for ₦2.5 Billion
Manchester City star, Erling Haaland has grabbed attention once again, but this time it’s not for his football skills. The…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Why the Akwa United vs Heartland NPFL match has been rescheduled from Sunday Dec. 22 to Mon. 23rd
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced the rescheduling of the Matchday 18 clash between Akwa United and Heartland…
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Off the Pitch
Mathias Pogba sentenced to 3 years for extorting brother Paul Pogba
Mathias Pogba, the brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL 2024 Mid-Season Predictions: A Look Ahead to Round 18
As the 2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season reaches its halfway point, fans are eagerly awaiting Round 18 fixtures.…
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Boxing
Fans Concerned About Tyson Fury’s Body Language Before Usyk Rematch
Tyson Fury’s body language in a recent interview has raised concerns among fight fans ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr…
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Tennis
TENNIS: ATP Boosts Financial Support for Lower-Ranked Players with $1.3 Million Distribution
The ATP has distributed $1.3 million (approximately ₦1 billion) to 26 players as part of its new financial security programme,…
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Nigerians in NBA
How Nigerian-born NBA star Precious Achiuwa’s “What If Unlimited” Is Giving Kids in Nigeria Hope and Opportunity
Precious Achiuwa, a forward for the New York Knicks, has been helping kids in Nigeria through his nonprofit, What If…
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Basketball
Clippers delight as Mavericks place SENSATIONAL Luka Dončić on injury list ahead of NBA game
The Dallas Mavericks have placed Luka Dončić on the injury list ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Clippers…
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Transfer
OFFICIAL: Slavia Prague sign Nigerian star Moses
Slavia Prague have officially signed 20-year-old Nigerian midfielder David Moses from MFK Karviná, another club in the Czech Republic. Moses…
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PSG
Not just Hakimi but for Lookman: Why PSG President attended CAF Awards ceremony
Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West has revealed exclusive details about Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) interest in Ademola Lookman. Speaking on…
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Super Eagles
‘I told Genot Rohr to select Ahmed Musa for the 2018 World Cup’ – Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick, former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), recently opened up about his involvement in the selection of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ligue 1 Club Interested in ₦6 Billion Move for Super Eagles Star
Cyriel Dessers, a Nigerian forward, is reportedly a target for French club St. Etienne as the January transfer window approaches.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Sevilla Plans to Sell Iheanacho After Disappointing Performance
Sevilla FC is reportedly planning to sell Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho in the upcoming January 2024 transfer window after his…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nobody Can Stop You” – Ex-Atalanta player talks about Lookman’s strength
Massimo Donati, a former Atalanta player, says that Ademola Lookman’s biggest strength is his awareness of his own abilities. Donati…
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Chelsea
Mudryk: Maresca declares support for suspended Chelsea star
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has shown strong support for Mykhailo Mudryk, following the Ukraine international’s failed drug test. Mudryk, who…
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Super Eagles
Finidi George names two players who should make Super Eagles B team for 2024 CHAN qualifiers
The manager of Rivers United, Finidi George, is hopeful that players Stephen Manyo and Taiwo Abdulrafiu will make the home-based…
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International Football
Paul Onuachu finishes bottom on Puskas award ranking
On Tuesday, the World Soccer governing body announced the winner of the 2024 Puskas Award, and the winner was Alejandro…
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Other Sports
2024 Men’s Junior Epee Fencing World Cup ends in Nigeria with Egypt and Saudi Arabia dominating
Fencers from Egypt and Saudi Arabia dominated the 2024 Men’s Junior Epee Fencing World Cup, which took place in Lagos,…
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African Football
Former Super Eagles star slams CAF for William Troost-Ekong’s African XI omission
Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed surprise and disappointment over the exclusion of Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong from…
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African Football
Morocco get hosting right for more CAF Competitions
Morocco have been awarded the hosting right for the next two editions of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
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Football
What Vinicius Junior said about ‘critics’ after winning FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award
Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Junior has sent a powerful message to his critics after winning FIFA’s The Best…
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