Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy revealed that he had to borrow money during his legal battles. The France international faced serious allegations of rape and sexual assault while playing for City. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
Cole Palmer shared that he received advice against joining Chelsea last year, but he believes that the move to west London has “changed my life.” Having joined the Manchester City academy at just eight years old, Palmer advanced through the youth ranks and made his first-team debut under Pep Guardiola in 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
Kylian Mbappé is currently under investigation for rape by Swedish police, as reported by a newspaper in Sweden. This investigation follows the Real Madrid star’s visit to Stockholm, which Mbappé has dismissed as “fake news.” EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the Super Eagles full points in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, following the alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team. Kalu’s call comes after the Super Eagles, along with their coach and technical crew, were reportedly stranded for … Read more
The President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, announced his resignation during a routine meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly. According to The Libya Observer, an online newspaper based in Tripoli, the resignation was confirmed in a post on its website on Monday, following a decision made the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
UFC star Israel Adesanya has opened up about a dark period in his career when he faced severe financial hardship after a loss to Alex Pereira during his kickboxing days in China. The Nigerian-born Kiwi fighter, known for his confident persona and striking style in the octagon, shared the unexpected story on The Joe Rogan … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the safe return of the Super Eagles to Nigeria following their challenging experience in Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he was deeply concerned by … Read more
Arsenal are concerned that Takehiro Tomiyasu may face another extended period on the sidelines, just after making his return from a knee injury, according to TEAMtalk. Tomiyasu made his first appearance of the season with a brief substitute role in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Southampton before the international break. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has condemned the treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their AFCON qualifier second-leg match scheduled for Tuesday. The Nigerian team, en route to Benghazi for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq airport, primarily used for hajj operations. … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has called the Libyan authorities’ decision to hold the team for hours at Al-Abraq Airport “very embarrassing.” The Super Eagles were scheduled to face Libya in Benghazi, aiming to secure their qualification for the AFCON finals in Morocco next year. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
The Super Eagles players and officials are preparing to depart Libya after enduring a tumultuous delay of over 14 hours and alleged mistreatment by the host nation on Sunday. This was revealed by a sports enthusiast, known as Pooja Media, through his X handle on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
The Libyan government has finally succumbed to pressure from various quarters and cleared the Nigerian flight to bring the players and officials back home after more than 14 hours of being detained at Al Abraq International Airport. This was disclosed in a post by sports journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, popularly known as OgaNlaMedia. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles players were stranded at the Al Abraq International Airport in Libya for more than 12 hours after landing on Sunday. The Super Eagles landed in Libya for their qualifier against the host nation, but their chartered ValueJet flight was diverted at the last minute from Benghazi Airport to the smaller Al Abraq … Read more
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced that the team will boycott the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Libya. This is coming after the team was held at the airport for “over 12 hours” upon arrival in Libya on Sunday for the second leg of their qualifying series, following their 1-0 victory … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to Italy for treatment after suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third qualifying match against Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze came on as a substitute for Frank Onyeka in the 61st minute of the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. The Super Eagles head into this match in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their first three group encounters. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Peter Fregene has passed away, as announced by his close friend and fellow ex-international, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami shared that Fregene, who had been battling a prolonged illness, died in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of their children. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s Nations League clash with Serbia on Tuesday as a precaution following a muscle strain. The Barcelona youngster, who limped off during injury time in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Denmark on Saturday, underwent an MRI scan on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Pep Guardiola has expressed his hope that Manchester City will avoid facing Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola enjoyed a historic tenure at Barcelona, taking over from Frank Rijkaard in 2008. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
The Super Eagles have departed Nigeria for their matchday four 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The team, along with officials, boarded a chartered flight on Sunday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency … Read more