The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has strongly condemned the violent scenes that unfolded at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano after the league match between Kano Pillars and Shooting Stars ended in a 1-1 draw. According to eyewitness reports, moments after the final whistle, sections of the home fans invaded the pitch, targeting match officials and players from the visiting team. The disturbing scenes have sparked outrage within the…

‎The Super Eagles of Nigeria edged closer to a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a gritty 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday.

Looking ahead to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Iwobi says the target is clear.

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Joseph Dosu has thrown his full support behind Flying Eagles shot-stopper Ebenezer Harcourt following Nigeria’s 4–0 loss to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The heavy defeat on Wednesday night ended Nigeria’s campaign earlier than expected, with fans and pundits pointing fingers at several players, including Harcourt, for their below-par performances. But Dosu, an Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold…

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025–26 NBA season after being ruled out for up to four weeks with sciatica, the team confirmed on Wednesday. The 40-year-old forward, entering his record-breaking 23rd NBA season, has been sidelined since pre-season after experiencing pain in his lower back and leg caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. The injury means James will sit out all of…

The Flamingos will begin their World Cup journey with a crucial opening match against Canada on Sunday, 19 October.

Despite these challenges, Taylor remains passionate about refereeing. “When it comes down to it, it’s one of the best jobs in the world. You’re right in the centre of the action in the most exciting league in the world,” he said.

German journalist Constantin Eckner says Tuchel’s outspokenness is just part of his personality. “This isn’t about being German — it’s how Tuchel is.

Meanwhile, key revelations from La Repubblic indicate that Lille had proposed an effective sale price of €50 million for Osimhen, which was artificially supplemented by the inflated transfer fees allocated to the other players.

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Ruben Amorim is expected to have three years to demonstrate his capabilities at Manchester United, as co-owner Jim Ratcliffe emphasizes the importance of thoughtful decision-making regarding the manager’s future amid ongoing challenges. ‎Throughout this season, there has been considerable speculation about Amorim’s position as United has faced various difficulties. ‎The former Sporting Lisbon manager, appointed by Ratcliffe in November 2024, openly acknowledged that he contemplated resigning during some…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Flying Eagles journey at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile 2025 ended in heartbreak as they suffered a resounding 4–0 defeat at the hands of Argentina in the round of 16. ‎ ‎The South American team demonstrated their dominance with a display characterized by ruthless efficiency, scoring twice in each half to secure their place in the quarter-finals. Throughout the match, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles struggled…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up for a rigorous journey toward the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after being placed in a particularly tough qualifying group. ‎ This announcement was made during the draw ceremony held on Tuesday at the prestigious Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland. ‎As four-time African champions, D’Tigress are set to contend for a coveted World Cup spot…