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Former Super Eagles coach, Genort Rohr, who led Benin Republic to a shock 2-1 win over the Super Eagles in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, tells ‘TANA AIYEJINA about playing against his former team, Benin’s chances…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has resolved to hire a foreign technical adviser for the national football team, the Super Eagles, following recent dismal performances under coach Finidi George. The…

Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has confirmed in an interview with US broadcaster ESPN that he will not attempt to win a second gold medal with Argentina at the Paris Olympics this summer. “I spoke with…

BOXING legend Mike Tyson is eyeing a shock showdown with Anthony Joshua. The former undisputed heavyweight champion is set to return to the ring in November for a controversial crossover clash with Jake Paul.…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its anger over the mix-up by the Benin Republic Football Federation, which resulted in the playing of the old Nigerian national anthem before Monday’s 2026 FIFA World…

Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ahli, are reportedly ready to trigger Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen’s release clause for a summer move, reports goal.com. Osimhen has been a major target for multiple top European clubs and…

Iga Swiatek of Poland has defeated Jasmine Paolini, her Italian counterpart, to clinch the 2024 French Open women’s singles title. The Polish tennis star claimed her fifth Grand Slam title overall with the victory at the…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will continue the search for their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, Akwa…

Leicester City has confirmed the exit of Kelechi Iheanacho from the club after seven years.  The club announced the departure of the Nigerian in on its website on Friday. The 27-year-old was released by the Foxes…

An Arsenal fan was given a three-year football banning order on Thursday after headbutting former Manchester United star Roy Keane in a “gratuitous and senseless act of violence”. Scott Law, 43, was found guilty of common…

England’s Three Lions head coach Gareth Southgate has named the final 26-man squad for the 2024 UEFA European Championship tournament, which begins in Germany on June 14. Southgate had initially named a 33-man preliminary…

With only a day to go before the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa, there is tension and uncertainty in the camp of the…

Organizers of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, have announced that the tournament will be delayed by six months, as it clashes with the expanded 32-team Club World Cup. AFCON 2025 to be played in Morocco, was originally…

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has snubbed former Ballon d’Or winners Ronaldo Nazario and Karim Benzema while naming the toughest player he ever faced. In a recent interview with GOAL, Ferdinand was initially…

Kylian Mbappe’s long-awaited arrival at Real Madrid sparked joyous reactions in the Spanish press and among the club’s fans on Tuesday, though the French superstar…

Vinicius Junior, the Brazilian winger, has been named the best player of the just concluded 2023/24 UEFA Champions League (UCL) season. The 23-year-old was announced as the winner of the coveted gong in a on Monday.…

Arsenal have announced the departure of 22 players ahead of the official Premier League announcement of all men’s players who will be out of contract at their current clubs on June 30. Two Nigerian-born players Ovie…

President Bola Tinubu’s horse, named “Renewed Hope”, retained its title of the fastest horse in Africa after winning the 2024 edition of the horse racing tournament in Bida. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…

Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year deal to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday and hailed the move as a “dream come true”. The announcement is the culmination of Real’s long courtship of one of the…

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic believes “anything is possible” as his side aim to shock Real Madrid in Saturday’s Champions League final at London’s Wembley stadium. The star-studded Spanish giants are heavy…

Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager José Mourinho is reportedly set to join Fenerbahce, marking his return to football management ahead of the Champions League final. The 61-year-old Portuguese tactician, who has…

Uruguayan attacker Edinson Cavani announced Thursday the end of his international career at the age of 37. Known as “El Matador”, Cavani is Uruguay’s second all-time leading scorer and third most-capped player, with 58…

Super Falcons and Atletico Femeni forward, Rasheedat Ajibade, has begun learning the reintroduced national anthem a day after it was signed into law. Recall Vanguard reported on Tuesday that, President Bola…

Eleven years after a heartbreaking Champions League final loss to arch-rivals Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund veterans Mats Hummels and Marco Reus are returning to Wembley on Saturday to set things right. This…