Month: August 2025
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Man Utd
Harry Maguire Thought Man United Would Win the League When Ronaldo Returned
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has said he believed the team could win the Premier League title when Cristiano Ronaldo…
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Tennis
Raducanu Proud After Close Match Against World No. 1 Sabalenka
Emma Raducanu says she’s proud of her performance after narrowly losing to world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Paul Onuachu Scores Winning Goal in Trabzonspor’s First Match of the Season
Paul Onuachu quickly showed Trabzonspor fans why the club worked so hard to sign him permanently this summer. He scored…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Kelechi Iheanacho Encouraged To Join Turkish Club Beşiktaş
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho might be leaving Sevilla to join top Turkish club Beşiktaş, according to multiple sources. Former…
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9ja Flavour
Barau FC players get motorcycles, 17.5 million ahead of NPFL debut
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has gifted 35 motorcycles and ₦17.5 million to players of…
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9ja Flavour
National Youth Games: Akwa Ibom Ready To Host South-South Zonal Elimination
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Sports has reaffirmed its preparedness to host the 2025 South-South Zonal Elimination of the…
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9ja Flavour
“I Just Want To Win” – Eric Chelle Reveals His Sole Target For Nigeria Vs Sudan CHAN Clash
Super Eagles B head coach, Eric Chelle, says his team is focused and ambitious as they prepare to face Sudan…
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Off the Pitch
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Finally Get Engaged
Cristiano Ronaldo is now engaged to his long-term partner, Georgina Rodríguez. Georgina, 31, shared the happy news on Instagram with…
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African Football
Godswill Akpabio, Moshood Abiola Stadia Only Nigerian Venues Approved for CAF Club Competitions in 2025/2026 Season
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cleared only two stadiums in Nigeria to host matches in the 2025/2026 CAF…
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FIFA World Cup
Join the Biggest FIFA World Cup Ever: Volunteer for FIFA World Cup 26™ in Canada!
The countdown is on, less than a year until Canada and its co-hosts Mexico and the USA welcome the world…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Shooting Stars Assistant Coach Collapses During Training, Confirmed Dead
Shooting Stars Sports Club have confirmed that newly appointed Assistant Coach, Akin Olowookere, collapsed during a training session and was…
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Basketball
D’Tigers Land in Angola, Hungry to Match D’Tigress AfroBasket Glory
Tomorrow, the spotlight shifts to Angola as Men’s AfroBasket 2025 kicks off and Nigeria’s D’Tigers are walking in with…
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Tennis
Sinner Starts Cincinnati with Lightning Win, Faces Cerúndolo Next
Jannik Sinner entered Cincinnati as world No. 1 and defending champion, fresh off his Wimbledon victory. In his opening match (second…
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Tennis
Cincinnati Open: Jasmine Paolini admits “I have to be honest…”
Jasmine Paolini pulled off a win at the Cincinnati Open, edging Maria Sakkari 7-6, 7-6 in a match full of…
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Super Eagles
Okpala Blames NFF Decisions for Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualification Struggles
Former Nigeria international Sylvanus Okpala has expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles’ slim chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Ipswich Town Sign Nigerian Striker Chuba Akpom
Ipswich Town have signed Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom on a season-long loan from Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam. The 29-year-old spent…
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9ja Flavour
Wisdom Ndon Says Emotional Goodbye to Akwa United
Akwa United defender Wisdom Ndon has penned a heartfelt farewell message as he departs the club after three years, SportsRation…
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9ja Flavour
Adewale Adeyinka Demands Fair Hearing After NPFL Betting Suspension
Super Eagles goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka has called on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to give him a fair hearing…
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Football
Son Heung-min Shines on MLS Debut for Los Angeles FC
South Korean star Son Heung-min made an impressive Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC on Saturday, coming off…
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Chelsea
Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo Delighted to Return in Pre-Season Win Over Bayer Leverkusen
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles, has expressed his happiness after helping the…
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9ja Flavour
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka Suspended Over Betting Allegations
Super Eagles goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka has been suspended from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following allegations of insider betting.…
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CAF Champions League
CAF Club Competitions: Tough Draw for Nigerian Clubs
Remo Stars, champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), will face US Zilimadjou, winners of the Comoros Premier League,…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Absent as Galatasaray Begin Season with 3-0 Win
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was missing as Galatasaray defeated Gaziantep 3-0 in their first match of the Turkish Super…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian Star Ime Ndon Scores Last-Minute Winner as Milsami Beat Virtus in UEFA Conference League
Nigerian forward Ime Ndon scored a dramatic last-minute winner to help Moldovan champions Milsami seal a 3–2 home victory over…
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Tennis
Canadian Teen Mboko Dethrones Osaka
Montreal witnessed tennis history this week. A teenager stole the spotlight and a rising American star took his place among…
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Falconets
Falconets Invite 35 Players to Camp Ahead of Rwanda Clash
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have called up 35 players to camp in Abuja as they begin preparations…
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Football
John Utaka Named Head Coach of Montpellier HSC Women
Former Super Eagles forward, John Chukwudi Utaka, has been appointed as the new head coach of Montpellier HSC Women. This…
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Tennis
Sinner’s smart pause could be his winning edge in Cincinnati
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner says taking a break after his Wimbledon win was the best decision for his body…
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Football
Super Falcons Coach Justin Madugu Nominated for Ballon d’Or Award
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Women’s Team Coach of the Year…
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Football
Chiamaka Nnadozie Nominated for 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy, an award given to the…
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