Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Falconets have made history by clinching their first WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup, achieving this remarkable feat with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the host nation, Benin Republic, specifically in Adjouhoun, on Wednesday. ‎ ‎The pivotal moment of the match came in the 16th minute when Ramotalahi Kareem found the back of the net, securing the only goal of the game. ‎ ‎ This victory crowns…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has firmly denied reports suggesting that Nigeria’s national team players made any “special demands” while in camp. ‎ ‎He clarified that the players’ current concerns are strictly about receiving their overdue payments, not additional or extraordinary requests. ‎ ‎The response comes amid growing tension within the Nigerian camp in Morocco, where preparations for a crucial World Cup qualifying playoff were reportedly interrupted…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will mark his final appearance on football’s grandest stage. ‎ ‎ The 40-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner, is aiming for his sixth World Cup, even though Portugal has yet to secure qualification as they await to take Ireland on Thursday. ‎ ‎During a Saudi-hosted global forum on tourism and investment, Ronaldo was asked if the 2026 World Cup…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Despite having one match left to play, Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have secured the 2025 WAFU Zone B U-20 Women’s Cup title after a commanding 3–0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses on Tuesday. ‎ ‎The match, played at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun in Benin Republic, completed a double for the Falconets, who had earlier defeated Ghana 3–1 in their opening game of the tournament.…

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Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with global sports brand PUMA, has unveiled the tournament’s official match ball. ‎ ‎The ball, named ITRI, will make its debut when the AFCON Morocco 2025 kicks off on 21 December 2025. ‎ ‎PUMA introduced the ITRI ball, which honors the star on Morocco’s flag and draws…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has become the subject of a transfer tussle between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid, as tensions grow between the forward and his Atalanta manager, Ivan Jurić. ‎ ‎The 2024 CAF Player of the Year is reportedly open to leaving Atalanta in the January transfer window, with both clubs ready to pounce on the opportunity. ‎ ‎Tottenham view Lookman as a dynamic attacking addition…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎As the Super Eagles intensify preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the team has officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco. ‎ ‎By Sunday, ten players had already reported to camp as Nigeria kicked off final preparations for their crucial CAF playoff fixtures. ‎ ‎The Super Eagles will take on Gabon in their opening playoff clash on Thursday. A victory would set up a decisive encounter…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Following incidents of violence during Katsina United’s 1-1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦9.5 million fine on Katsina United, ordered a points deduction, and shut down the Sani Abacha Stadium indefinitely. ‎ ‎In a statement released on Sunday, the NPFL charged Katsina United with failing to provide adequate security, failing to control their supporters, and allowing unauthorized…

Real Madrid’s charge toward another La Liga title hit a small bump on Sunday as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas. The result trims their lead at the top of the table to five points, opening the door for Barcelona to close the gap later in the evening. The defending champions arrived in Vallecas aiming to restore their…

Norwegian international Andreas Schjelderup has revealed he is facing conviction in Denmark for illegally sharing a video when he was 19, calling it a “stupid mistake” and taking full responsibility for his actions. The 21-year-old Benfica winger, who has seven caps for Norway, issued a public statement on Instagram on Saturday, admitting to sharing a video clip while playing for Danish Superliga side Nordsjaelland — without realising the nature of…

Lewis Hamilton has described his first season with Ferrari as “a nightmare” after a disastrous Sao Paulo Grand Prix saw him retire for the fifth time this season. The seven-time world champion’s switch from Mercedes to Ferrari was billed as one of the most dramatic moves in Formula 1 history — but so far, the dream partnership has failed to deliver. Hamilton’s race in Brazil unravelled almost immediately. Starting mid-grid…