By Boluwatife Kehinde The 2025/26 Women’s Super League season opened with Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie making a confident debut for Brighton, keeping a clean sheet in their goalless draw with Aston Villa. The 24-year-old, a summer signing for the Seagulls, produced four crucial saves to secure a valuable point for her new side. Brighton now face a tough away test against Manchester City on Friday, 12 September, while Aston Villa…

By Boluwatife Kehinde World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has described his upcoming US Open final clash with Carlos Alcaraz as a “special” occasion, as the two young rivals prepare to renew their gripping rivalry on Sunday in New York. The 24-year-old Italian powered into his fifth straight Grand Slam final after defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals. Sinner’s journey to the championship match has been marked…

The Super Eagles were dealt an early setback when talisman Victor Osimhen hobbled off injured before the break, making way for Cyril Dessers.

England’s preparations for their next two World Cup qualifying matches have been dealt a setback after defender John Stones was forced to withdraw from the squad through injury. The 31-year-old Manchester City centre-back arrived at the training camp carrying what manager Thomas Tuchel described as a “muscular issue.” Hopes that the problem would ease during the week proved unfounded, leading to the experienced defender departing the camp on Friday morning.…

London City Lionesses have announced the signing of France international Grace Geyoro from Paris Saint-Germain in what has become one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer. The 28-year-old midfielder joins the newly promoted Women’s Super League club after nearly 15 years in Paris, where she rose through the ranks to become captain and one of the most decorated players in the French game. Initial reports suggested the deal…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, have opened camp in Abuja as preparations intensify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The tournament runs from 17 October to 8 November, with Nigeria making their seventh appearance. Head coach Bankole Olowookere invited 30 players to the training camp, including four goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders, and eight forwards. READ ALSO: U17WCQ: Nigeria’s Flamingos defeat South Africa, move…

By Boluwatife Kehinde The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has unveiled the groupings for the 2025 NWFL Championship, scheduled to take place in Abia State from 11 to 21 September. The second-tier competition formed part of the NWFL’s 2025 football calendar, following the successful staging of the 2024/25 Premiership Super 6 in Ikenne earlier this year. READ ALSO: Bayelsa Queens set for WAFU B final vs ASEC Mimosas Unification FC captain…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured Nigerians that the team remained fully focused and ready as they prepared for two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The Eagles, who had struggled for form in the qualifiers, knew their chances of securing a ticket to the global showpiece in the United States, Canada, and Mexico hung delicately in the balance. READ…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has praised the team’s focus and determination as they prepare for two must-win matches in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Nigeria will host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday in a high-stakes encounter before travelling to South Africa for another crucial clash three days later. Speaking to NFF TV, Troost-Ekong expressed confidence in the team’s mindset going into the decisive…

Bayelsa Queens of Nigeria will contest the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League after overcoming USFA of Burkina Faso 2-1 in a tense semi-final encounter on Tuesday night in Abidjan. The Nigerian champions, led by head coach Whyte Ogbonda, showed resilience and composure after falling behind early, booking a place in Friday’s final where they will meet hosts ASEC Mimosas of Côte d’Ivoire. The showpiece is scheduled for…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Defending Premier League champions Liverpool left it late at Anfield to secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Arsenal, preserving their perfect start to the season thanks to a stunning strike from Dominik Szoboszlai. Arsenal suffered an early setback when William Saliba limped off just four minutes in, with Cristhian Mosquera coming on for only his second appearance in red and white. Despite the disruption, the visitors looked…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Alejandro Garnacho completed a sensational move to Chelsea, signing a seven-year deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. The 21-year-old winger arrived at Chelsea’s training ground on Friday after the Blues agreed a £40 million ($54m) fee with Manchester United. The two Premier League rivals finalised the agreement on Thursday. Garnacho expressed his delight at the transfer, citing Chelsea’s recent FIFA Club World Cup…