Year: 2024
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NEWS
Nathan Tella Withdraws from Super Eagles WCQ Squad, Replaced by Ibrahim Olawoyin
New Nigeria head coach Finidi George faces a significant challenge as versatile Bayer Leverkusen star Nathan Tella has withdrawn from…
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Euros
France National Team arrives at Clairfontaine for Euro 2024 in style
The French national football team, Les Bleus, officially opened their camp ahead of Euro 2024 with a fashionable flair. The…
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Barcelona
Barcelona appoints Hansi Flick as head coach on a deal until June 2026
FC Barcelona have announced the appointment of Hansi Flick as their new head coach, succeeding Xavi Hernandez. Flick, who has…
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Boxing
Deontay Wilder to captain Team Hearn in 5v5 matchroom vs Queensbury clash in Saudi Arabia
In an exciting and unique twist in the boxing world, Deontay Wilder will captain team Hearn as Matchroom and Queensbury…
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Europa Conference League
Conference League: Olympiakos win first major European trophy with dramatic win over Fiorentina
Olympiakos secured their first major European trophy in club history by defeating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria’s President mentions Victor Osimhen’s POTY win, AFCON silver among one-year-In-office achievements
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated his first year in office by highlighting the remarkable achievements of Nigerian sports stars, including…
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Super Eagles
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Ademola Lookman to arrive late at Super Eagles camp – Official
In-form Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman will arrive late to the Super Eagles training camp in Uyo due to a rescheduled…
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Bayern Munich
OFFICIAL: Vincent Kompany appointed as Bayern Munich head coach
Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new head coach on a three-year deal. The 38-year-old takes over from…
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Basketball
NBA Playoffs Recap: Anthony Edwards shines as Timberwolves defeat Mavericks to avoid sweep
In a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, Anthony Edwards delivered an outstanding performance to help the Minnesota Timberwolves…
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Nigerians in NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s earnings and the NBA’s top earners for the 2023-24 season
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks, is among the highest-paid players in the NBA for the…
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African Football
Cameroon sacks coach Marc Brys amid conflict with Fecafoot President Samuel Eto’o
Cameroon have sacked head coach Marc Brys just six weeks after his appointment. The decision comes in the wake of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ola Aina picks his top-five African players in Premier League history
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina recently appeared on the Premier League’s blind ranking segment where he shared his top five…
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Boxing
Date set for Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch
A date has been set for the highly anticipated rematch between Undisputed Champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Earlier this…
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Transfer
Agent confirms PSG have tabled bid for Napoli striker
Following the exit of Kylian Mbappe, French Champions PSG have identified possible replacements and even made a bid for one…
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Other Sports
Nigeria ready for 18th African Sambo Championships
Following their impressive performance at the 13th African Games in Ghana, Nigeria is set to compete at the 18th African…
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Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti reveals when he will stop coaching Real Madrid
As he prepares for another UEFA Champions League final, Carlo Ancelotti, the 64-year-old manager of Real Madrid, has revealed when…
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Athletics
Usain Bolt’s journey to greatness: A nostalgic look back at his first 100m world record
Usain Bolt’s first break of the 100m World Record on May 31, 2008, at the Reebok Grand Prix in New…
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Off the Pitch
Chelsea players Ann-Katrin Berger and Jess Carter announce engagement
Chelsea’s female team players, Ann-Katrin Berger and Jess Carter have announced their engagement, sharing the news on social media. The…
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Golden Eaglets
CAF confirm Golden Eaglets will miss 2024 U-17 AFCON despite win over Ghana
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets defeated Ghana in the WAFU B U-17 Championship third-place match but will miss the AFCON as confirmed…
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NEWS
Jude Bellingham named LALIGA player of the season
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been awarded the LALIGA Player of the Season after an exceptional debut campaign that…
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Euros
Thibaut Courtois left out of Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has not been included in Belgium’s Euro 2024 squad, announced on Tuesday, as he continues…
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Tennis
Casper Ruud begins French Open campaign with strong win
Norway’s Casper Ruud started his quest for a maiden French Open title with a commanding victory against Brazilian qualifier Felipe…
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Super Eagles
Victor Osimhen to miss Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers due to Injury
Napoli star Victor Osimhen will not be playing in Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Asisat Oshoala’s bicycle kick named goal of the season in Women’s Champions League
UEFA has awarded Asisat Oshoala’s stunning bicycle kick in Barcelona’s game against Benfica as the Goal of the Season in…
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Tennis
‘I don’t know if this is the last’ – Rafael Nadal reacts to French Open First-round defeat
Rafael Nadal’s incredible career at the French Open appears to have reached its end on Monday when the 14-time champion…
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Nigeria Football
‘We are not owing national team bonuses’ – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released a statement to state that the Federation is not owing bonuses to any…
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Football
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Saudi Arabia goals record as Al Nassr beat Al Ittihad
Al Nassr SC forward, Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals scored in a Saudi Arabia Pro League…
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Basketball
Rivers Hoopers reach historic semi-final in 2024 Basketball Africa League
Rivers Hoopers BC, Nigeria’s representatives at the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL), made history by reaching their first-ever semi-final. They…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ademola Lookman to receive special Bergamo City honour for Europa League heroics
Ademola Lookman will lead Atalanta BC as they receive the gold medal from the City of Bergamo, in celebration of…
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Chelsea
Fabrizio Romano says Iheanacho’s coach is set to become new Chelsea manager
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says that the coach who managed Nigerian stars, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho at Leceister…
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