Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong revealed that his move to Al-Kholood was driven by an offer he couldn’t refuse from the Saudi Pro League side. In an exclusive interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Troost-Ekong discussed his decision to leave Europe for the Middle East. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more
Randy Waldrum has stepped down as head coach of Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons. The 67-year-old coach stated that he made the decision due to his wife’s health concerns. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia Fubara Regains … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has agreed to a new three-year contract, ending speculation about his future, according to widespread reports on Thursday. The 42-year-old, who has led the Gunners since 2019, was in the final year of his contract but had guided the team to back-to-back second-place finishes in the Premier League. EDITOR’S PICKS School … Read more
The Premier League has confirmed that the highly anticipated hearing involving Manchester City will commence on Monday. Manchester City faces accusations of violating financial fair play regulations by failing to provide the league with accurate financial records. The Premier League alleges that the club, currently managed by Pep Guardiola, breached these rules over nine seasons—from … Read more
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan has voiced his regret over signing former Nigerian international Ade Akinbiyi during his tenure. Jordan, who managed Crystal Palace from 2000 to 2010, described the investment in Akinbiyi as a waste of both money and time, calling the forward ‘useless’. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has emphasized the crucial role Neymar plays for Brazil, asserting that his presence is essential for the team to win the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old forward scored the lone goal in Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday, ending their three-match losing streak in the CONMEBOL qualifiers. Rodrygo highlighted Neymar’s importance … Read more
The Ghana Black Stars may have to play their remaining AFCON 2025 home games in Nigeria following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s withdrawal of approval for the use of Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. During their last inspection in Ghana, CAF identified several issues with the stadium, including an unsuitable playing field, uneven surfaces, … Read more
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has fallen out of the UFC pound-for-pound rankings for the first time in five years, following his recent submission loss to South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis. The Nigerian-born fighter, a consistent presence in the UFC’s top 15 for years, now faces uncertainty as he considers his next steps in … Read more
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has been named in the prestigious Team of the Season for the 2023/24 Portuguese BPI League, highlighting her standout performances throughout the campaign. Ucheibe’s inclusion follows an exceptional year in which she not only shone individually but also played a crucial role in her club’s success. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress … Read more
Nigeria defeated Egypt 66-51 on Wednesday to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the FIBA U-18 Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Pretoria, South Africa. This marks the first time in 14 years that the Nigerian team has advanced to the semi-finals EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has been banned from driving for six months due to two motoring offences in West Wales. Fernandez was found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a Porsche involved in running a red light in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, in November 2023, according to BBC Sport. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie has signed a new two-year contract with NWSL club Houston Dash, extending her stay until at least 2026. The deal also includes an option for an additional year. “Michelle has embraced so much of what makes Houston special and we are thrilled that she chose to re-sign with the Dash. … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has taken aim at Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, asserting that the club needs to “rebuild everything” to return to competing for football’s top honours. Ten Hag, under increasing scrutiny following United’s eighth-place finish last season—their lowest ever in Premier League history—and two losses in their first three games this season, was … Read more
Liverpool reportedly made a substantial effort to sign Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain before his eventual move to Real Madrid. Despite previous links to the Reds, the high costs associated with the French star’s transfer and salary made the deal seem improbable. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained … Read more
Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika has reached an agreement on personal terms with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray. However, according to transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, Galatasaray have yet to finalize a deal with Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has refuted claims that he will step down as interim coach of the Super Eagles after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen was appointed by the NFF to oversee the Super Eagles for these crucial matches due to … Read more
Victor Osimhen has made headlines once again after removing all mentions of Napoli from his social media profiles and prominently displaying images and colours associated with Galatasaray. As he prepares for his Galatasaray debut following the international break, Osimhen’s social media activity has attracted significant attention. Recently, he updated his X handle, replacing all references … Read more
Super Falcons and Racing Louisville FC forward Uchenna Kanu has announced that she successfully underwent surgery to address a lingering injury that had been affecting her performance for some time. The 27-year-old shared the positive update on her Instagram page on Wednesday, along with a photo showing her smiling from her hospital bed. EDITOR’S … Read more
Rwanda’s Head Coach, Torsten Frânk Spittler, shocked the nation when he revealed during the post-match press conference that he plans to step down in the next two months. This announcement followed his team’s goalless draw against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an AFCON 2025 qualifier at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
England captain Harry Kane marked his 100th cap with a memorable performance, scoring two stunning goals in a UEFA Nations League victory over Finland at Wembley. Kane was honoured before the match with a golden cap and wore golden boots, which he used to great effect to break down Finland’s resolute defence. Despite England’s early … Read more