NBA legend LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny James, made history on Sunday as the first father-son duo to play together for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the Lakers’ 118-114 preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns, LeBron and Bronny took the court together at the start of the second quarter. LeBron dominated with 19 … Read more
Sevilla FC have announced Chidera Ejuke as their Player of the Month for September, recognizing his outstanding performances for the Rojiblancos. The 26-year-old scored one goal in five league appearances for Garcia Pimienta’s side in September. The talented winger netted the winning goal in Sevilla’s 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid on September 24. The Nigerian … Read more
Noni Madueke, Chelsea’s talented winger, had high praise for Nottingham Forest’s tenacity after their 1-1 draw in the Premier League. Madueke, who scored the equalizing goal, described Forest as a “stubborn side” that made the game difficult with their defensive approach. This stubbornness was on full display as Forest withstood a late Chelsea onslaught, despite … Read more
Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has sacked Coach Eugene Agagbe and appointed former Super Eagles coach Daniel Amokachi as his replacement. Coach Agagbe’s dismissal follows the team’s disappointing performance since the start of the 2024-2025 NPFL season. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa marked his return to Kano Pillars with a brilliant brace, leading the team to a 2-0 win over Sunshine Stars. Musa, who rejoined the club alongside Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi, made an immediate impact by netting a stunning long-range goal just five minutes into the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
Tottenham threw away a two-goal lead as Brighton staged a dramatic comeback to win 3-2 on Sunday. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Spurs in the 25th minute with a clinical finish from Dominic Solanke’s assist, marking his sixth goal in six appearances. James Maddison doubled Tottenham’s lead in the 37th minute with a shot … Read more
Robert Lewandowski’s 26-minute hat-trick powered La Liga leaders Barcelona to a commanding 3-0 victory over Alaves on Sunday, extending their lead over Real Madrid to three points. The Polish striker took his season tally to 10 goals in just nine league matches, solidifying his position as La Liga’s top scorer with a first-half treble. EDITOR’S … Read more
Jamaica coach Steve McClaren has expressed optimism that Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United will prevail over Aston Villa in today’s Premier League match at Villa Park. McClaren, who departed from United’s coaching staff over the summer after two seasons alongside Ten Hag, shared his thoughts in an interview with Sky Sports, confidently predicting that Manchester … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has allocated N17.6 billion for its 2025 season activities, following approval from its Congress, which convened in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday. According to sportsvillagesquare.com, this budget equivalent to $10,591,610 at the current exchange rate surpasses the N12 billion allocated by Nigeria for the 2024 Paris Olympics, where no medals … Read more
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has appointed Moises Caicedo as the team’s new captain. In a statement shared on Fabrizio Romano’s X account on Sunday, the midfielder expressed his gratitude to Maresca for the honour. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its … Read more
Victor Osimhen is off to a flying start with Galatasaray, snagging his first Turkish Super Lig award just after joining the team on a season-long loan from Napoli. His stunning goal against Kasımpaşa earned him the Goal of the Week title from beIN SPORTS, with an impressive 77.96% of the total votes. Osimhen’s impressive performance … Read more
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz matched Robin van Persie’s impressive goal-scoring record on Saturday, finding the net against Southampton in the Premier League. After Southampton took a surprising lead at the Emirates, Havertz equalized in the second half, capitalizing on a misplaced pass by the visitors. This goal marked a significant milestone, making Havertz the first Arsenal … Read more
Liverpool increased their advantage at the Premier League summit to four points, thanks to Diogo Jota’s decisive goal in a 1-0 triumph over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Since taking over from Jürgen Klopp, Arne Slot has secured nine victories in his first ten matches, yet he expressed frustration as the team allowed a late surge … Read more
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 22-man squad, including Captain William Ekong, rising star Ademola Lookman, and in-form winger Moses Simon, for Nigeria’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights this month. The squad features wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi, goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye, defenders Oluwasemilogo … Read more
Kano Pillars have confirmed the free transfer signings of Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi. Both players have been named in the Sai Masu Gida squad for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday six clash against Sunshine Stars on Sunday. The game will take place at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Mateo Kovacic netted a brace as Manchester City battled past a determined Fulham side, securing their first Premier League victory in three matches. City controlled the opening exchanges, but it was Fulham who struck first. Raul Jimenez delivered a brilliant backheel cross that set up Andreas Pereira for a close-range finish. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Arsenal came from behind to preserve their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 victory over winless Southampton at Emirates Stadium. Second-half goals from Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli turned the tide after Cameron Archer shocked the hosts with an early second-half strike for the visitors. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of … Read more
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Dosu Joseph expressed profound gratitude to God after narrowly escaping a life-threatening car accident on Wednesday at Kara, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, where his SUV was struck by a heavy-duty truck. In a statement shared on his social media accounts on Friday, the 51-year-old, who led Nigeria to gold in the Men’s … Read more
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refrained from giving any assurances regarding the future of beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag, indicating that the decision is out of his hands. Ten Hag is facing increasing scrutiny following a disappointing run of four consecutive winless matches. As the Dutchman prepares for a crucial clash against Aston … Read more
Kenya’s Emmaculate Anyango, the world’s second-fastest woman in the 10km, has been provisionally suspended following a failed doping test, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday. The 24-year-old Anyango is facing a potential four-year ban after testing positive for banned substances, including testosterone and the blood-boosting hormone EPO. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more