Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland is contemplating a transfer to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to the British newspaper Mirror. This development has reignited speculation regarding the Norwegian striker’s future, as he has emerged as one of the most coveted players in global football. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Jose Mourinho was sent off as his Fenerbahce team came from behind to hand his former club Manchester United a third consecutive draw in the Europa League in Istanbul. United took the lead at halftime with Christian Eriksen’s fourth goal of the season. However, the hosts equalized just four minutes into the second half when … Read more
RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons is expected to be sidelined for “several weeks” after sustaining an ankle injury during the club’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool, the German side announced on Thursday. According to reports from German media, the 21-year-old, currently on his second consecutive loan from Paris Saint-Germain, may be out until the … Read more
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in their second match of the 2024 WAFU Zone B qualifiers in Togo on Thursday. After suffering a 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their opening game, the Flying Eagles faced a must-win situation to keep their qualification hopes alive. EDITOR’S … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. CAF announced the ten nominees on Thursday via X, showcasing some of the best goalkeeping talents in African football. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has responded to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite an outstanding season in Europe. The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who enjoyed a remarkable campaign last season, was conspicuously missing from the nominees released by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been shortlisted for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year award. The Nigerian duo will compete for the prestigious title against Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra of Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by three spots to place world 36th in the October FIFA ranking. In the ranking table on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria’s senior football team garnered 1503.29 points within the period under review. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that his attacking partnership with Mauro Icardi will be tough for any defence to stop. The Nigerian international made this statement following the team’s thrilling 4-3 win over Elfsborg in the UEFA Europa League. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
Ahmed Musa has been named Kano State Sports Ambassador by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, recognizing his dedication to youth empowerment and sports development on both local and national levels. In his new role, Musa will lead efforts to foster young talent and promote a vibrant sports culture throughout Kano State. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mallam Shehu Dikko as Director-General of the National Sports Commission on Wednesday has sparked a mix of reactions, with Nigerians expressing both optimism and scepticism on social media. The announcement, made through a presidential statement following the Federal Executive Council meeting, was part of a series of eight significant actions … Read more
Geoff Capes, British shot put record holder and two-time World’s Strongest Man, has passed away at the age of 75. Capes set the British shot put record in 1980 with a throw of 21.68m, a mark that remains unmatched. In a family statement, his loved ones announced his passing on October 23, describing him as … Read more
Raphinha stole the spotlight with a hat-trick in Barcelona’s dominant 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, marking their first win against the German side since 2015 in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona had lost their previous six encounters with Bayern, but Raphinha’s electric performance helped break that streak. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Liverpool’s impressive form under Arne Slot continued as Darwin Nunez’s goal secured their 1-0 win over RB Leipzig, extending their perfect record in the Champions League. Nunez, making his fourth start under Slot, netted in the 27th minute with a close-range finish, helping the Reds claim their 11th win in 12 matches across all competitions … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen played out an exciting 1-1 draw against Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Germany’s rising star Florian Wirtz finding the net for the visitors. Wirtz’s third goal in three Champions League games put Leverkusen ahead, but Brest’s Pierre Lees-Melou equalized with a powerful volley before halftime. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Mikel Arteta has matched Arsene Wenger’s Champions League record after Arsenal narrowly defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 on matchday three at the Emirates on Tuesday. The victory came courtesy of an own goal by Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk in the 29th minute, marking Arsenal’s second win in three games played. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
The v, has addressed the situation surrounding the Libya vs Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier for the first time. During a press conference, Motsepe expressed his disapproval of the incident that occurred at the Libya airport, involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifying match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
A late strike from Shakirat Moshood secured a 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Flamingos over hosts Dominican Republic in their final Group A match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. This win marked the Flamingos’ third triumph in Group A, following their earlier victories—4-1 against New Zealand and a 4-0 rout of Ecuador. … Read more
Vinicius Jr netted a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid mounted a remarkable second-half comeback to overturn a 2-0 deficit and defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2. Dortmund took control in the first half with goals from Donyell Malen and English youngster Jamie Gittens, mirroring their strong showing in last year’s final, which Real Madrid had won 2-0. … Read more
Arsenal secured a crucial Champions League win against Shakhtar Donetsk, courtesy of an own goal by goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, bouncing back from their weekend loss to Bournemouth. Gabriel Martinelli’s 29th-minute shot struck the post and ricocheted off Riznyk’s back before rolling into the net, giving Arsenal the lead. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more