Month: July 2025
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Off the Pitch
Ahmed Musa Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Goalkeeping Legend Peter Rufai
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has joined the growing list of Nigerian football stars mourning the death of iconic goalkeeper…
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NEWS
NFF mourns passing of legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai
The Nigeria Football Federation has joined in mourning the loss of legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who died in Lagos on…
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Super Falcons
Super Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Criticises CAF Over Small Hotel Rooms at WAFCON
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has caused a stir after speaking out about poor accommodation provided to players at the…
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Off the Pitch
Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61
Peter Rufai, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated footballers and former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has reportedly passed away at the age…
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Off the Pitch
Nigerian Footballers Mourn Late Liverpool Star Diogo Jota and His Brother
Super Eagles and Super Falcons players have shared emotional tributes on social media following the tragic death of Liverpool striker…
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Tennis
Joao Fonseca, 18, Reaches Wimbledon Third Round on Debut – Youngest Since 2011
Joao Fonseca, an 18-year-old from Brazil, has made history by reaching the third round of Wimbledon on his very first…
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Tennis
Wimbledon: Teen Star Mirra Andreeva Reaches Second Round After Beating Sherif
18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, the seventh seed at Wimbledon, is through to the second round after a 6-3, 6-3 win over…
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Tennis
Wimbledon: Djokovic Cruises Past Evans into Third Round with Eye on 25th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic moved one step closer to a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title on Thursday after comfortably beating British wildcard…
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Football
Diogo Jota: How the Liverpool Star Tragically Lost His Life in Spain Car Crash
Liverpool and the wider football world are in mourning following the tragic death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, who died…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Denis Nya Tipped For Zesco United Exit After Contract Talks Collapse
Former Akwa United defender Denis Nya has reportedly parted ways with Zesco United after failing to agree terms on a…
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Football
Football World in Shock as Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash at 28
The football world is in mourning following the sudden death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who tragically lost…
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Athletics
Excitement Builds as 43 Countries Set to Storm Abeokuta for African U18/U20 Athletics Championships
With just two weeks to go, Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, is gearing up to host the 3rd African…
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Nigeria National League
Barau FC Arrives in Asaba, Aiming for NPFL Promotion
Barau Football Club from Kano State have arrived in Asaba, Delta State, for the 2025 Nigerian National League (NNL) Super…
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Football
Messi Contract Countdown: Inter Miami Star Free to Talk with Clubs as European Return Looms
Lionel Messi’s future is once again in the spotlight as the Inter Miami forward enters the final six months of…
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9ja Flavour
₦10m Fine: Kwara United GM Rejects Lagos FA Sanction, Questions Authority
Kwara United General Manager, Bashir Badawiy, has strongly criticised the Lagos State Football Association (FA) over a ₦10 million fine…
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F1
Mercedes Driver Dilemma: What a Verstappen Deal Would Mean for Russell and Antonelli
As the Formula 1 circus rolls into Silverstone, all eyes are on Mercedes—not just because of Max Verstappen’s rumored arrival,…
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Football
‘I don’t respond to damaged people’ – Mikel’s Former Agent Responds to Siasia’s ‘Bribe’ Accusations
John Shittu, the former agent of ex-Super Eagles star John Mikel Obi, has strongly denied claims made by former Nigeria…
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Basketball
LeBron James and Lakers Future in Doubt After Mixed Signals and Quiet Summer
The NBA offseason is well underway, but one of the biggest storylines is still unclear — what exactly is going…
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Tennis
Novak Djokovic Thanks Doctor’s ‘Miracle Pills’ for Helping Him at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic has said that a doctor’s “miracle pills” helped him get through his first-round match at Wimbledon on Tuesday…
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Football
Mbappe Shares Emotional Message After Club World Cup Debut
Kylian Mbappe has made his first appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup for Real Madrid. He came on as…
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Football
Club World Cup Goalscorers Chart: Di Maria leads the way
Benfica’s Angel Di Maria is currently the top scorer in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, taking place in the…
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Football
Club World Cup Quarterfinals Set: Real Madrid to Face Dortmund in New York
The final eight teams for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have been confirmed, with some exciting quarterfinal clashes ahead.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
RC Lens Delighted to Sign Nigerian Forward Jeremy Agbonifo on Permanent Deal
RC Lens Sporting Director, Martin Ericcson, has shared his excitement after completing the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Jeremy Agbonifo.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ime Okon joins Hannover 96 on Four-Year Deal
German club Hannover 96 have signed young defender Ime Okon from SuperSport United on a four-year contract. The 21-year-old, who…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Henry Onyekuru Considers Return to Turkey as Gaziantep FK Show Interest
Turkish club Gaziantep FK have started talks with the 28-year-old Super Eagles star, Henry Onyekuru who is currently a free…
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Off the Pitch
Siasia Alleges Mikel Tried to Bribe His Way into Nigeria’s 2008 Olympic Team
Former Nigeria U-23 coach Samson Siasia has claimed that John Obi Mikel, the former Chelsea midfielder, tried to bribe his…
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Football
Real Madrid Beat Juventus 1-0 to Reach Club World Cup Quarter-Finals
Real Madrid are through to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup after a 1-0 win over Juventus on…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Sonia Ighalo Hits Out at Ex-Husband Odion Ighalo Over Alleged Sex Scandals
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is once again in the spotlight—this time off the pitch—after his ex-wife Sonia Ighalo…
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Transfer
Why I Joined Arsenal – Kepa Explains Move from Chelsea
Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has opened up about his decision to join Arsenal after leaving Chelsea this summer. The 29-year-old,…
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Off the Pitch
Nigerian Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Shows Pride in German Roots with Tattoo While Keeping Fit in Dubai
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is enjoying his summer break in Dubai, but he hasn’t stepped away from hard work.…
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