Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Colombia international Luis Diaz in a deal worth £65.5 million (€75m), including add-ons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation surrounding the 28-year-old’s future. The German champions had an initial offer of £58.6m rejected earlier this month but have now succeeded in prising Diaz away from Anfield, where he has played since January 2022 after signing from FC Porto. The…

Four Nigerian Super Falcons players have been named in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Best XI following the team’s dominant run to clinch their 10th continental title. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women announced the tournament’s standout performers via its official X account on Sunday, describing the selection as “The stars who shined the brightest.” Among the Nigerian quartet, Rasheedat Ajibade was voted Player of the Tournament.…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived back in Abuja following their remarkable success at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), New Daily Prime reports. Players and officials touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday afternoon to a warm welcome from fans and supporters. The team’s triumphant return comes after securing a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in a thrilling 3-2 win against hosts…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons’ spectacular victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stating that he eagerly looks forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation’s spirits. A statement released by…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for a critical phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey, with back-to-back matches lined up against Rwanda and South Africa in September. According to FIFA’s Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic, the high-stakes Group C fixture between Nigeria and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will be played on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The match is set to take place at the…

Martin Odegaard calmly converted a penalty in the 84th minute to hand Arsenal a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in a lively pre-season clash held in Singapore on Sunday. Before kick-off, Arsenal’s newest acquisition, Viktor Gyökeres—signed a day earlier from Sporting Lisbon—was unveiled to the crowd of over 38,700 fans. Though he didn’t feature in the match, the Swedish striker soaked in the atmosphere from the bench and could potentially…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and in the process, secured their record 10th continental title. The Falcons made a phenomenal comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2. The president took to his official X account to say, ”They chose to accept this mission. They understood the assignment.” ”Our Superior Super Falcons delivered…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final on Saturday, securing their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The win was a sweet redemption for Justin Madugu’s squad, who had been knocked out by the North Africans in the semi-finals of the previous edition. Despite a dominant start by Nigeria, Morocco took the lead in the 13th…

President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Super Falcons ahead of their highly anticipated clash with host nation Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), urging the team to finish strong and secure their 10th continental title. In a personal statement released on Saturday, Tinubu expressed pride in the team’s performance and spirit throughout the tournament. “You will finish strong by the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the full disbursement of match bonuses and allowances for the Super Falcons ahead of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final clash with Morocco on 26 July. The announcement was made by Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He confirmed that all entitlements, covering players, coaching staff, and team officials—have been cleared for immediate…

In a remarkable display of resilience and timeless talent, Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman in professional tennis history to win a tour-level singles match, defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open on Tuesday night. At 45, Williams delivered a vintage performance filled with powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes, triumphing over an opponent 22 years her junior. Her victory marks her first in singles since August 2023 in…

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Falcons to go all the way and clinch the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy. He made this call in a post on his X page following Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the semi-final clash. While congratulating the team, Tinubu described their win as well deserved, commending the players for their resilience and outstanding performance. READ ALSO: Nigeria,…