El Kanemi Warriors have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup by Benin Republic’s Dadje FC. Dadje FC secured a 2-1 win over El Kanemi Warriors today, advancing with a 3-2 aggregate score. The teams had previously played to a 1-1 draw in Ikenne last week. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October … Read more
Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was seen enjoying Lagos nightlife on Friday night, visiting a popular club inLagos Island. The mixed martial arts star shared snippets of his outing on his Instagram stories, capturing the attention of fans and fellow celebrities. Adesanya’s night out followed a busy week that included a return to his … Read more
Novak Djokovic has called for “clear protocols” and “standardized approaches” in handling tennis doping cases, after Jannik Sinner avoided a ban despite testing positive for a banned substance. Sinner, the world number one, twice tested positive for clostebol, a steroid often used to build muscle mass, in March. However, last week, an independent tribunal cleared … Read more
Son Heung-min scored twice as Tottenham cruised to their first Premier League win of the season, easily dispatching a lackluster Everton side. Tottenham applied pressure from the start, and their early intensity quickly paid off. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid Scandal Over System … Read more
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City delivered a dominant performance against Ipswich Town, highlighting the challenges of Premier League life with a comfortable victory at the Etihad Stadium. Ipswich, returning to the top flight after 22 years, had a dream start against the defending champions when Sammie Szmodics, on his full debut, found … Read more
Joao Pedro scored a dramatic late header as Fabian Hurzeler marked his first Premier League home game as Brighton manager with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Brazilian striker Pedro headed in Simon Adingra’s cross five minutes into added time, sealing a memorable win at a jubilant Amex Stadium and deepening United’s woes. EDITOR’S … Read more
England’s defence coach, Felix Jones, has become the latest key member to depart from Steve Borthwick’s coaching team. This follows the recent exit of strength and conditioning expert Aled Walters, who has joined the Ireland setup. Jones is reportedly under a 12-month notice period in his contract with the Rugby Football Union (RFU). However, after … Read more
Nigerian-born mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya has returned to his hometown in Osun State, where the UFC star is set to be honoured by the people of Esa-Oke. Chief Akin Onifade, the Sajuku of Esa-Oke, shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the honor will take place during the Esa-Oke Day celebration. According … Read more
Abia State Executive Governor, Alex Otti, has taken significant steps to improve the operations and well-being of Abia Warriors FC by donating a 32-seater Coaster bus to the football club. This generous donation not only eases the transportation challenges that have long plagued the team but also ensures greater comfort and convenience for the players … Read more
Heartland FC has sadly confirmed the death of their head coach, Christian Obi, following a tragic road accident. The Nigeria National League team was en route to Abakaliki on Friday to participate in the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme pre-season tournament when the accident occurred. Obi, who initially appeared to have only suffered a minor leg … Read more
Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has thrown his support behind Anthony Joshua in a potential mega-fight against Tyson Fury, expressing confidence that Joshua has what it takes to come out on top in a clash between the two British rivals. Reflecting on a possible showdown, Klitschko, who faced both men during the latter part of … Read more
Napoli is on the verge of securing a major signing, as they are reportedly close to finalizing a deal to bring Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea to the Serie A champions. After a breakthrough in negotiations, the Italian club is expected to pay around £30 million for the Belgian striker. The deal is set to be … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has officially joined Al Khalood from Greek Super League champions PAOK Thessaloniki after spending one season with the Greek club, where he played a pivotal role in securing the league title. The 30-year-old Nigerian international becomes Al Khalood’s sixth signing of the summer, as the club prepares for its first season in the … Read more
Several players and officials of Heartland FC sustained injuries in a serious accident while en route to Abakaliki for the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT Pre-Season Tournament. The accident occurred near Okigwe, Imo State, according to a statement from the club. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, but those injured have been taken to the hospital for medical … Read more
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has written a heartfelt farewell message to PAOK Thessaloniki and its fans as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his football career, reports Soccernet.ng. After a standout performance at AFCON 2023, where he was named Player of the Tournament, the 30-year-old was linked with a move to … Read more
Chris Danjuma has outlined the Falconets’ primary goal for the upcoming 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Nigerian team is determined to secure their first-ever championship after narrowly missing out on the title in 2010 and 2014. Danjuma expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to bring the trophy home after the tournament … Read more
Leicester City are cruising on signing Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew for an initial £5m. The Foxes want to bring in at least two offensive players and Ayew, 32, is poised to move to the King Power Stadium in a deal rising to £8m. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps … Read more
Ilkay Gundogan expressed his joy at returning to what he called the “best club in the world” after re-signing with Manchester City from Barcelona on Friday. The 33-year-old former German international had an illustrious first stint at City from 2016 to 2023, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League among a total of … Read more
Nigeria finished 24th at the 2024 International Handball Federation U-18 Women’s Championship held in Chuzhou, China. In the President’s Cup placement match on Friday morning, Nigeria was defeated by Kosovo with a score of 21-18. The Nigerian team played a total of seven matches during the tournament, including three in the preliminary round, two in … Read more
Arsenal have reached a significant agreement in principle with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, valued at up to £32.6 million. This deal, which represents a substantial investment by the Gunners, includes an initial payment of £28.4 million, with an additional £4.2 million contingent on performance-related add-ons. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers … Read more