Month: January 2026
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Transfer
Leeds United Sign Leonard Ngenge from Remo Stars
Leeds United have completed the signing of young defender Leonard Ngenge, who will join the club’s academy after agreeing a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Roma Legend Urges Club to Move for Ademola Lookman
Former Roma striker Roberto Pruzzo has advised his old club to try to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman before…
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AFCON
Yaya Touré hails Super Eagles as AFCON 2025’s most impressive team
Former Manchester City midfielder and African football legend Yaya Touré has described Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the most impressive team…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
La Liga: Akor Adams reacts after scoring two vital goals for Sevilla in Elche draw
Akor Adams has spoken of his happiness after scoring twice for Sevilla on his return from the 2025 Africa Cup…
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Tennis
Casper Ruud keeps his phone on as fatherhood nears
After a straightforward 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 win over Mattia Bellucci on Day 2 of the Australian Open, Casper Ruud took…
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Football
Super Eagles climb to 26th in FIFA Rankings after AFCON
The Nigeria national football team has risen to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, a jump of 12…
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Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka named Emirates Tennis Ambassador
Aryna Sabalenka has been announced as the newest Tennis Ambassador for Emirates, a partnership the world No. 1 also confirmed…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Akor Adams Scores Twice as Sevilla End Losing Run at Elche
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams made a strong return from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scoring twice after coming…
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9ja Flavour
Amaju Pinnick Rules Out Return as NFF President
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has ruled out a return to the leadership of the body, putting…
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Tennis
Iga Swiatek Unbothered by Recent Losses to Gauff
Iga Swiatek says recent losses to Coco Gauff haven’t lingered in her mind, insisting she doesn’t approach matches through the…
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Transfer
Former Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong to Join Al Ahli in Qatar
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to complete a move to Al Ahli Sports Club in Qatar. The…
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Super Eagles
Post-AFCON: NFF Rules Out Contract Renewal Talks with Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has ruled out any immediate talks over a new contract for Super Eagles…
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Super Eagles
AFCON Success Lifts Super Eagles 12 Places in FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, making a…
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AFCON
CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Team of the Tournament as Senegal Dominate Best XI
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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AFCON
Morocco to Take Legal Action Over Senegal Walk-Off in AFCON Final
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced plans to take legal action with the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
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Tennis
Venus Williams leaves Australian Open Court Smiling
Venus Williams walked off the court smiling after her first-round loss to Olga Danilovic at the Australian Open. Following the…
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Basketball
Kon Knueppel makes Hornets History with 800-Point Milestone
Kon Knueppel reached a significant scoring milestone on Sunday night, becoming the fastest player in Charlotte Hornets franchise history to…
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Tennis
Medvedev on facing Sinner and Alcaraz: “You Can Win Some”
Speaking at the Australian Open press conference, Medvedev was asked whether players ranked No. 3 through No. 15 are competing…
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AFCON
Eric Chelle Targets AFCON 2027 Glory with Super Eagles
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his ambition to win the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.…
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AFCON
Senegal Coach Could Face Heavy CAF Sanctions After AFCON Final Walk-Off
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is set to face heavy sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the…
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AFCON
Senegal Coach Apologises To Football World Over AFCON Final Incident
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has apologised to the football world following the controversial scenes during the Africa Cup of…
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AFCON
FIFA President Criticises Senegal Players For Leaving Pitch In AFCON Final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the actions of some Senegal players and officials following ugly scenes during Sunday’s Africa…
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AFCON
Senegal Win AFCON After Extra-Time Goal Sinks Morocco
Senegal were crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions after Pape Gueye’s stunning extra-time goal gave them a 1–0 win over…
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Tennis
Why Anastasia Potapova reused Kasatkina’s words
Anastasia Potapova addressed questions about her recent change in representation after fans noticed that her announcement closely mirrored the wording…
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Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz talks Australian Open Preparation
After his win over Walton at the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz offered a glimpse into what his preseason looks like…
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Tennis
Bella Bencic becomes the youngest chair umpire ever recorded
Belinda Bencic’s return to tour life has come with a new and unexpected highlight: her daughter Bella is already stealing…
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AFCON
Eric Chelle rules out return as Mali coach
Eric Chelle addressed questions about a potential return to the Mali national team during a post match press conference following…
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Super Eagles
Dele-Bashiru Speaks on Right-Back Role as Super Eagles Win AFCON Bronze
Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has spoken about the challenge of playing at right-back for Nigeria in their penalty shoot-out win…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Aston Villa Make Enquiry for Super Eagles Midfielder Onyedika
Aston Villa have reportedly made an enquiry about Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika after their player Boubacar Kamara suffered a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Igoh Ogbu Praises Super Eagles After AFCON 2025 Bronze
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has spoken after Nigeria’s win over Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 Africa…
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