Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Olympique Lyonnais are delighted to welcome Brazilian international forward Endrick, who will join the professional squad from 29 December, after finalizing a loan deal with Real Madrid. ‎ The French club expressed their gratitude to the Spanish giants, saying they “would like to thank Real Madrid for the quality of the discussions and cooperation that made his arrival possible.” ‎The 19-year-old arrives on a paid loan worth up to €1 million until the end of the season. In a statement, Lyon said: “Olympique Lyonnais is delighted to announce that an agreement has been reached with Real Madrid for the arrival…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has urged his players to raise their performance level despite securing a 2–1 win over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ‎Ademola Lookman’s second-half strike proved decisive for Nigeria after Tanzania drew level before halftime, making the contest more difficult than expected. ‎Speaking after the match, Chelle praised his team’s attacking effort, particularly in the first half, but admitted that errors after the break gave Tanzania the opportunity to get back into the game. ‎He described the victory as a positive start but stressed the need for…

The semi-final line-up for this season’s Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) has been officially confirmed following the conclusion of the quarter-final stage.  ‎Arsenal sealed the final spot on Tuesday night, joining Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United in the last four of the competition. ‎With three semi-final places already decided, attention turned to the final quarter-final clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace. ‎ The result completed the semi-final picture, setting up two blockbuster ties: Arsenal vs Chelsea and Manchester City vs Newcastle United. ‎The semi-finals will be played over two legs. Arsenal will face Chelsea, with the first leg scheduled at…

‎Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ‎The retired defender announced on Tuesday that he had received the official certificate following Monday’s conferment, describing the recognition as a proud milestone for him and his family. ‎“I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (@officialABAT), for conferring on me the MFR national honour,” Troost-Ekong wrote. ‎“I have been sent the official certificate today following the announcement last night. It’s a very proud moment…

‎Alexander Isak has suffered another major injury setback after undergoing surgery on a fracture to his left leg, Liverpool Football Club have confirmed. ‎The Sweden international was forced off during Saturday’s match against Tottenham after being injured in a challenge from Micky van de Ven shortly after scoring. Isak was unable to continue and was substituted soon after the incident. ‎According to a report by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Liverpool revealed that Isak “successfully underwent surgery” on an ankle injury which included a fractured fibula. While the club has not given an exact return date, the 26-year-old is expected to…

Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has said a victory over Nigeria would be as meaningful as lifting the Africa Cup of Nations, as his team hopes to end their long wait for a first-ever win at the continental tournament. ‎The Taifa Stars will face the Super Eagles on Tuesday in Morocco at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, in what will be only the second AFCON meeting between both nations. Their first encounter came 45 years ago during the 1980 tournament. ‎Tanzania made their AFCON debut in 1980, hosted by Nigeria, but endured a difficult campaign, losing all three group games.…

‎The Anthony Joshua–Jake Paul bout has reignited debate across the global sporting community, following British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua’s sixth-round stoppage of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Saturday morning (Nigeria time). ‎New daily Prime reported that Joshua, an Olympic gold medalist and former unified heavyweight champion, was widely expected to overpower Paul, and he delivered on those expectations with a decisive knockout. Yet while the ending was clear, opinions on the fight itself were sharply divided. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul clash at tense Miami weigh-in ‎Several fans and commentators blasted the matchup as a…

Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City’s players that any festive over-indulgence will come at a cost, revealing they will be weighed on Christmas Day to ensure they return in peak condition. ‎City maintained pressure on league leaders Arsenal with a convincing 3–0 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium. ‎Despite the comfortable win, Guardiola remained characteristically demanding, explaining that his squad had already been monitored before being allowed a short break. ‎“Every player has a target weight,” the City boss said. “They come back on the 25th and I will be there checking how many kilos they’ve gained. I…

Anthony Joshua’s massive payday from his fight against Jake Paul in the United States is set to be heavily reduced by taxes, despite reports that he earned around $92 million from the event. ‎The bout, held in Miami, ended in dominant fashion when Joshua landed a decisive right hand in the sixth round after Paul had taken sustained punishment. ‎ The heavyweight exhibition generated a total prize pool of about $184 million, split evenly between the two fighters, making it the most lucrative contest of Joshua’s career. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul clash at…

‎The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained their 38th position in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings released in December 2025. ‎As of Monday’s update, Nigeria remains the fifth-highest ranked team in Africa, trailing Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. The Super Eagles also kept their November points total of 1,502. ‎Morocco continues to lead the African continent, sitting 11th in the world rankings, while Senegal occupies 19th place globally. Algeria and Egypt are ranked 34th and 35th respectively, with Nigeria following closely at 38th. Read the related story on New Daily Prime:Super Falcons cease to dominate globally, drop to 37th in…