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NBA superstar LeBron James celebrates his 40th birthday on Monday, the milestone carrying him to yet another first in a league in which he has starred for more than two decades — with the clock […]

After guiding the Super Eagles B team to a 3-1 victory over ‘boastful’ Ghana’s Black Galaxies to qualify for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), on Saturday, Coach Daniel Ogunmodede declared that there is nothing […]

Records were set, history was made, jinxes were broken and champions were crowned. The year 2024, despite its rollercoaster nature, was largely eventful and fairly successful for Nigerian sports. Despite the country’s poor outing at […]

Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles winger, has been crowned 2024 CAF men’s ‘Player of the Year.’ The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong at the gala held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday. Lookman garnered […]

As the next round of qualification matches for the 2026 Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA World Cup begins in March, 2025, Nigerians are in quandary over the ability of the Super Eagles to pick […]

In less than 10 days, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will announce the new African Player of the Year, and one of the leading contenders, Ademola Lookman, has openly expressed his desire to clinch […]

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have announced a 20-woman squad for their upcoming international friendly match against France, scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers. Head Coach Justine Madugu […]

Victor Osimhen scored twice in the first half to lead Galatasaray to a 3-2 win over ten-man Tottenham in their Europa League group stage encounter at the PAMS Park in Istanbul. The 25-year-old scored twice […]

Super Eagles interim handler Augustine Eguavoen says more players will be called up to the team, preparatory to their two-legged Africa Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Ghana. “This is not the final squad. There are […]

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria defeated Niger Republic 3-1 in the semi-final of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 championship on Sunday night in […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2024 African player of the year awards will be held in December. In a post via X on Thursday, the continental football governing body revealed […]

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has reacted to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite a standout season in Europe. The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who had an impressive campaign last season, […]

Former Manchester United and Fenerbahce coach, Jose Mourinho, has stated that he is open to coach any team at the bottom of the table in England for two years. Speaking to Skysports after his team […]

Super Eagles interim head coach, Austin Eguavoen, has offered insights into Victor Boniface’s current form, emphasising the striker’s potential while acknowledging his challenges in front of goal for the national team. Speaking after Nigeria’s narrow […]

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has confirmed that he has not gotten a call from the Nigeria Football Federation, but he is optimistic that he will eventually get an invitation to the Super Eagles. Arokodare has […]

Ahead of the Super Eagles’ crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers double-header against Libya, Coach Austin Eguavoen has reassured Nigerians of a successful outing during the two fixtures in Uyo and Benin. Since taking […]

Following the end of summer transfer business in Europe, ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at Nigerian players who are still unsure of what the future holds for them EMMANUEL DENNIS (Nottingham Forest) Despite playing on […]

Manchester City and Arsenal shared the spoils at the Etihad on Sunday in a thrilling 2-2 match that had 28 shots for Manchester City. Manchester City led nine minutes into the game courtesy of their […]

Anthony Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming world heavyweight glory were shattered on Saturday night as he suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, Sunday PUNCH reports. Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, dominated […]