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Top Nigerian Footballers in Ballon d’Or Rankings

While the Ballon d’Or has predominantly featured European and South American players, Nigerian footballers have also made remarkable strides, showcasing the country’s rich talent...

CAF SCHEDULES NIGERIA’S FINAL AFCON QUALIFYING MATCH AGAINST RWANDA FOR NOVEMBER 18

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Nigeria's final qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place...

VINICIUS JR. COMMITS TO FIGHTING RACISM DESPITE BALLON D’OR SETBACK

Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has expressed his commitment to continue fighting against racism, even if his activism is perceived as a...

MANCHESTER UNITED DISMISSES ERIK TEN HAG AS MANAGER

Manchester United has officially confirmed the dismissal of Erik ten Hag as manager, following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to West Ham United in the...

BALLON D’OR ORGANISERS DENY WINNER LEAK AMID REAL MADRID BOYCOTT RUMORS

The organizers of the Ballon d'Or award clarified on Monday that "NO PLAYER OR CLUB" has prior knowledge of the award winner, following Real...

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY APPOINTED INTERIM MANAGER OF MAN UNITED FOLLOWING TEN HAG’S SACKING

In a significant shake-up at Manchester United, former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as the interim manager following the dismissal of Erik...

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN RANKED 14TH BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD BY BALLON D’OR

Atalanta and Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been ranked as the 14th best player in the world in the latest Ballon d'Or rankings. Lookman...

Manchester United’s Ten Hag Blames Poor Finishing for Defeat at West Ham

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed frustration over his team's finishing following a 2-1 loss to struggling West Ham on Sunday. The defeat...

COLE PALMER LEADS CHELSEA TO A 2-1 VICTORY OVER NEWCASTLE, WHILE SPURS AND MAN UNITED STRUGGLE

Chelsea returned to winning ways with a 2-1 win over Newcastle, powered by Cole Palmer's impressive performance. After a marginal offside call ruled out...

ANOTHER SETBACK FOR MAN UNITED AS BOWEN’S LATE PENALTY SEALS 2-1 DEFEAT TO WEST HAM

Manchester United suffered another defeat under Erik ten Hag, falling 2-1 to West Ham as Jarrod Bowen’s stoppage-time penalty pushed United down to 14th...

CAF AWARDS NIGERIA POINTS AND GOALS FOR ABANDONED GAME AGAINST LIBYA

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded Nigeria three points and three goals for the abandoned Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against...

Major Changes in Nigeria’s Sports Administration

In a surprising move, President Bola Tinubu has announced a significant reshuffle in Nigeria’s sports administration, culminating in the scrapping of the Ministry of...

A TRIBUTE TO NIGERIAN SOLDIERS IN SPORTS: REFLECTING ON A LEGACY

Last week, I had a brief yet impactful encounter with General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the 18th Chief of Defense Staff of the Nigerian Armed...

ANCELOTTI UNFazed BY BARCA’S REVIVAL AHEAD OF CLASSICO

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Barcelona's resurgence in form is not a cause for concern as the two teams prepare to...

NIGERIA’S FLAMINGOS SET FOR QUARTERFINAL CLASH AGAINST USA IN FIFA U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

Nigeria’s Flamingos are gearing up for an exciting quarterfinal showdown against the USA in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This matchup is a...

ROBERTO MANCINI DISMISSED AS HEAD COACH OF SAUDI ARABIAN NATIONAL TEAM

Roberto Mancini has been dismissed from his role as head coach of the Saudi Arabian national team after a challenging 14-month tenure marked by...

PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: ARSENAL FACES LIVERPOOL TEST AMID INJURIES

Injury-hit Arsenal have little room for error when Premier League leaders Liverpool visit the Emirates on Sunday, despite losing just once so far this...

LAGOS PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY WARNS AGAINST MERGING LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREAS

A Civil Society Organisation, Lagos People’s Assembly, has warned the Lagos State House of Assembly not to merge the state’s Local Council Development Areas...

ARNE SLOT: LIVERPOOL MATCHING EXPECTATIONS AHEAD OF ARSENAL CLASH

Arne Slot has expressed satisfaction with his Liverpool team's performance, stating they are “matching his expectations” following their impressive start to the season. The...

JOAO FELIX SHINES WITH BRACE AS CHELSEA DEFEATS PANATHINAIKOS 4-1 IN UEFA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

Joao Felix ended his goal drought with a standout performance, scoring two goals as Chelsea secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Panathinaikos in Athens...

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