Month: January 2026
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Off the Pitch
Patrick Dorgu named Man United’s January Player of the Month
Patrick Dorgu has been voted Manchester United’s January Player of the Month following a strong run in the Premier League.…
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9ja Flavour
Enyimba Appoint Uche Okechukwu as New Sporting Director
Enyimba have confirmed the appointment of former Super Eagles defender Uche Okechukwu as the club’s new sporting director. The Aba-based…
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Tennis
Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win Australian Open Title
Elena Rybakina claimed her second Grand Slam title with a win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian…
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9ja Flavour
Godswill Akpabio United Declare Energy Kennedy AWOL, Notify NNL and NFF
Nigeria National League (NNL) side Godswill Akpabio United FC have declared their forward, Energy Kennedy Otunuya, absent without official leave…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
AFCON Fatigue Affects Akinsanmiro in Pisa’s Heavy Loss to Inter – Gilardino
Pisa head coach Alberto Gilardino has blamed Ebenezer Akinsanmiro’s poor performance in the 6–2 defeat to Inter Milan on the…
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Champions League
Moffi Delighted After Completing Loan Move to FC Porto
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has expressed his happiness after joining two-time UEFA Champions League winners FC Porto on loan…
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Women's Football
Arsenal target Ona Batlle in Summer move
Arsenal Women are in advanced talks with Ona Batlle as they plan ahead for the summer transfer window. Batlle, 26,…
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Chasity Grant signs new deal at Aston Villa
Chasity Grant has signed a new contract with Aston Villa Women, extending her stay after an impressive spell since joining…
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Tennis
Djokovic beats Sinner to Reach Australian Open Final
Novak Djokovic reached his 38th Grand Slam final after defeating Jannik Sinner in a late night semifinal at the Australian…
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Champions League
Champions League Play-offs Draw Sets Up Key Battles on Road to Round of 16
The UEFA Champions League play-offs draw has been released, setting up several exciting clashes as clubs battle for places in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Brentford Decide Frank Onyeka’s Future as Coventry Lead Transfer Chase
Brentford have taken a clear decision on the future of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka amid growing interest from several…
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Off the Pitch
Osimhen Sends Condolences to Ndidi and Chukwueze
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has extended his heartfelt condolences to his teammates, Wilfred Ndidi and Samuel Chukwueze, following the…
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9ja Flavour
Portugal in Advanced Talks to Face Super Eagles in June Friendly
Portugal are in advanced discussions to play a friendly match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in June, as part of their…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom Kicks Off State Trials for Niger Delta Games 2026
Akwa Ibom has officially begun its state trials for the second Niger Delta Games Edo 2026, following the completion of…
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9ja Flavour
Pinnick: Super Eagles Would Have Qualified for 2026 World Cup Under My Watch
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has reacted to the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Olisa Ndah leaves Orlando Pirates by mutual consent
Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah has left South African Premier Soccer League club Orlando Pirates by mutual consent, the club…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Football Mourns as Samuel Chukwueze Loses Mother
Nigeria football has been thrown into mourning again following the death of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, the mother of Super Eagles…
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Aryna Sabalenka to face Rybakina in AO Final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the Australian Open 2026 final after both players won their semifinal matches…
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CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos arrive in Uyo ahead of Rivers United clash
Power Dynamos FC of Zambia have arrived in Uyo ahead of their CAF Champions League Matchday Four fixture against Rivers…
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African Football
CAF Confirms Senegal as AFCON 2025 Champions, Imposes Heavy Sanctions
The CAF Disciplinary Board has rejected Morocco’s protest seeking to have Senegal stripped of the AFCON 2025 title, confirming Senegal…
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Champions League
Victor Osimhen and Nigerian Stars Advance in Champions League Knockouts
Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray have secured a place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, despite suffering a 2-0…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nottingham Forest Sign Nigeria Forward Joy Omewa Ahead of WSL2 Push
Nottingham Forest Women have boosted their squad with the signing of Nigeria forward Joy Omewa from Danish champions Fortuna Hjørring.…
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Tennis
Lorenzo Musetti forced to retire against Djokovic
Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire from his Australian Open quarterfinal against Novak Djokovic due to a right upper leg…
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Football
Ellie Carpenter says Chelsea move is pushing her to a new Level
Ellie Carpenter says her move to Chelsea Women has already helped her grow as a player, and she believes she…
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Tennis
Djokovic’s Wife under fire after Naomi Osaka criticism
Jelena Djokovic, the wife of Novak Djokovic and an outspoken supporter of tennis, faced criticism online after commenting on an…
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Tennis
Coco Gauff calls for privacy after Australian Open Loss
Coco Gauff has called for conversations around privacy in tennis broadcasts after an emotional moment was shown on television during…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom Launches State-of-the-Art Ibom Gym, Unveils Modern Sports Equipment
The Akwa Ibom State Government, through the Ministry of Sports, has commissioned a brand new, state-owned, state-of-the-art gymnasium christened “Ibom…
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Champions League
Osimhen Leads Galatasaray’s Record Chase Ahead of Manchester City Clash
Galatasaray could make history on Wednesday night when they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the UEFA Champions…
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Off the Pitch
Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Mourns Father’s Death
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the loss of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday following a…
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9ja Flavour
Exclusive: Enyimba FC Chairman Kanu Nwankwo Set for Talks with Governor Alex Otti over Coaching Drama
Fresh details have emerged over the ongoing coaching crisis at Enyimba FC, with club chairman Kanu Nwankwo expected to hold…
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