The Nigerian attacking duo, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, continued their impressive form over the weekend, featuring significantly for their respective clubs. Both players were coming off a positive international break where they scored goals for the national team. Lookman was instrumental in Atalanta’s 3-2 home win over Fiorentina on Saturday. In addition to providing an assist for Mateo Retegui’s goal, Lookman scored one of his own in first-half stoppage…

NPFL sides Enugu Rangers and Enyimba took on their continental opponents earlier today. Rangers, the reigning NPFL champions, played at home against Sagrada Esperança of Angola in the first leg of the CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round. The Nigerian champions will head into the second leg with a 1-0 lead, thanks to an 80th-minute goal by substitute Kazeem Ogunleye. The 18-year-old midfielder struck a powerful shot from just outside…

Just weeks after smashing a YouTube record, Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name in the history books, becoming the first person ever to amass a staggering one billion followers across all social media platforms. The Al Nassr superstar shared the news on his accounts, thanking his fans for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious career. In his own words: “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This isn’t…

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams was one of the breakout stars of Euro 2024. The 22-year-old played a crucial role in helping the young Spanish team win their fourth European championship. After an outstanding tournament, where he was named Player of the Match in the final, many expected Williams to become one of the hottest transfer targets of the summer. And he did, drawing interest from clubs like Aston Villa,…

Kylian Mbappe has encountered a hurdle in his attempt to recover €55 million in unpaid wages from PSG. The French international moved to Real Madrid last summer after his contract with PSG expired. However, the saga between the player and the Ligue 1 giants appears far from over, as they remain locked in a wage dispute. Mbappe claims he is owed €55 million in unpaid wages, while PSG counters that…

All doubts on Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal are now settled as the Gunners coach sign a new deal with the club. Arteta’s new contract will keep him at his current role through 2027. The Spaniard, also a former Arsenal midfielder, took over the reins at the club in December 2019. His former contract was meant to run out at the end of the current season.Arteta took over from caretaker…

Former Nigeria international and Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has come out to debunk the reports circulating that he has resigned from his role as the Super Eagles’ interim coach. Eguavoen, whose substantive role is Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), was appointed by the NFF to coach the Super Eagles for two AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. After leading the Eagles to a convincing 3-0…

ABUJA, Nigeria — Augustine Eguavoen, the interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has denied reports suggesting that he stepped down from his role following Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Speaking to reporters upon his return to Abuja, Eguavoen clarified that his earlier comments had been misinterpreted, emphasizing that he remains in charge of the national team and that his role…

Augustine Eguavoen, the interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has announced his resignation following the conclusion of his two-match mandate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Eguavoen, who oversaw the national team’s 3-0 triumph over Benin Republic and a hard-fought match against Rwanda, confirmed his decision to step down after Tuesday’s encounter in Kigali. Eguavoen, speaking at the Kigali Airport shortly after the game, emphasized that…

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda played out a 0-0 draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Kigali. This result follows Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over the Republic of Benin in Uyo on Saturday, bringing their points total in the group to four. Despite showcasing individual brilliance throughout the match, the Super Eagles were unable to find the back of the net against a disciplined…

After thrashing Benin Republic 3-0 in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match, Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed strong confidence in the team. The New Daily Prime reported that goals from Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman secured the victory for Eguavoen at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Vanguard reported that Eguavoen, in his post-match interview, praised the team’s quality, stating they…

Onyinyechi Mark, a Nigerian powerlifter, won the gold medal in the women’s 61kg powerlifting division at the 2024 Paris Paralympics in France, lifting 150kg. The 23-year-old won on Friday, defeating China’s Cui Jianjin, who took silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amelia Perez, who claimed bronze with a lift of 130kg. In a congratulatory tweet on Friday, Minister of Sports John Enoh praised Mark’s efforts in elevating Nigeria’s…