Bayer Leverkusen and Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to miss Wednesday’s Champions League match against Brest following a car accident on Sunday. Boniface did not participate in training on Tuesday, and German outlets Bild and Kicker reported that he was absent when Leverkusen’s flight departed for France later that day. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been handed a five-match stadium ban for spitting on the floor as match officials passed by in the tunnel, according to an independent regulatory commission. The incident took place following Forest’s 1-0 Premier League loss to Fulham at the City Ground on September 28. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Xavi has emerged as a potential candidate for Manchester United should the club decide to part ways with current manager Erik ten Hag. According to a report from the Daily Mail (via Mirror), contact has been made with the former Barcelona coach twice in recent months, as United’s leadership considers options following a disappointing start … Read more
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has praised Francis Ngannou as the top heavyweight fighter in the world after his knockout victory over Renan Ferreira at PFL Super Fights. In his return to MMA and PFL debut, Ngannou delivered a first-round knockout, displaying his trademark power and reaffirming his dominance in the heavyweight division. EDITOR’S … Read more
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has emerged as LaLiga’s most successful dribbler this season, boasting an impressive 61% success rate. The 26-year-old Sevilla star, who joined the club as a free agent from CSKA Moscow during the summer transfer window, has completed 28 successful dribbles out of 46 attempts in the 2024/25 LaLiga season. This … Read more
Nigerian music superstars Davido and Burna Boy, along with other prominent artists, are set to perform at the inaugural Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) All-Star Game, organized in collaboration with leading sports marketing firm Nilayo Sports Management. The event will showcase an exciting football match between the league’s top players from the Northern and Southern … Read more
English club Everton have set their sights on Samuel Chukwueze as a potential target for the upcoming winter transfer window. This development follows recent reports that AC Milan would be open to loan or permanent transfer offers for Chukwueze in January 2025. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Brazilian superstar Neymar made his long-awaited return to the pitch on Monday, featuring as a second-half substitute in Al Hilal’s thrilling 5-4 victory over reigning Asian champions Al Ain in the UAE. The 32-year-old former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward had been sidelined for more than a year after suffering a torn meniscus and anterior … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has advised Kylian Mbappé to prioritize goal-scoring rather than pressing, emphasizing the importance of his attacking contributions to the team. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown against Borussia Dortmund, Ancelotti reaffirmed that the role of the central striker within the squad remains unchanged. … Read more
Head Coach Justine Madugu has announced a squad of 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two upcoming international friendly matches against Algeria, scheduled to take place in Lagos at the end of this month. The matches will be held at the scenic Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island on Saturday, … Read more
Galatasaray have lauded Victor Osimhen’s spectacular bicycle kick goal in their 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday, calling it “a work of art” in an Instagram post on Sunday. The Nigerian forward’s breathtaking finish, which capped off the scoring deep into stoppage time during the Süper Lig encounter at Corendon Airlines Park, is set to … Read more
Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has revealed that the club has no plans for Paul Pogba’s return to the team. Although Pogba’s doping ban has been reduced from four years to 18 months, allowing him to be available for selection in March, the French midfielder has expressed his intention to stay with Juventus this season. … Read more
IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has declared his readiness to take on former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in their much-anticipated rematch. Speaking to BoxNation, Dubois stated he is eager to prove to the world that he is the true king of the division. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
Curtis Jones’ close-range strike proved decisive as Liverpool edged past Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, keeping their position at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool took the lead when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty just before the half-hour mark after Levi Colwill fouled Jones in the box. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface escaped with minor injuries following a car accident on Saturday evening. Earlier in the day, the Nigerian forward had scored the decisive goal in Leverkusen’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze praised AC Milan’s team spirit and unity after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Udinese at the San Siro on Saturday night. Chukwueze netted the decisive goal in the 13th minute, marking his first of the season and maiden strike at the San Siro for the Rossoneri under Paulo Fonseca. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Luka Modric, at 39, became Real Madrid’s oldest-ever player in their La Liga win over Celta Vigo on Saturday. The Croatian midfielder came off the bench in the second half and assisted Vinicius Jr’s decisive goal, steering his team to a hard-fought victory. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Novak Djokovic urged his longtime rival Rafael Nadal to reconsider his retirement plans after defeating him in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5), at the “Six Kings Slam” exhibition in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. “Don’t leave tennis, man,” Djokovic said during an on-court interview after the match, acknowledging their intense battles over the years. He expressed … Read more
Victor Osimhen came off the bench to score a spectacular overhead kick, securing a 3-0 win for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. This marked Osimhen’s return from injury and continued his impressive form since his transfer from Napoli. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
A brace from Shakirat Moshood, along with goals from Peace Effiong and Chidera Chidi, powered Nigeria’s Flamingos to a dominant 4-0 victory over tournament debutants Ecuador in their second Group A match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday. The Flamingos, who opened the competition with a 4-1 win against New Zealand, now … Read more