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France and the Netherlands edged towards the last 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw in Leipzig that failed to catch fire in the absence of Kylian Mbappe. The French captain sat out the whole match from the bench…

Isaiah Olugbemi, a Nigerian-born boxer, has been confirmed dead after he was shot multiple times in Odenton, Maryland, US. According to local police, Olugbemi was found on the ground with gunshot wounds along…

Italy’s 1993 Ballon d’Or winner Roberto Baggio has been robbed at gunpoint and hospitalised while watching his country’s Euro 2024 clash against Spain at home. The 57-year-old was watching defending champions…

Spain secured a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as a Riccardo Calafiori own goal in the second half gave…

England and Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard, has revealed why he avoided Cristiano Ronaldo on holiday. Lampard spoke in a chat with BBC Sport. He said: “I actually bumped into Cristiano Ronaldo on a holiday a few…

Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary, while Croatia’s hopes of progressing hang in the balance after they were held by…

The Nigeria Football Federation has described as outright falsehood, reports in some online publications on Wednesday that the football-governing body has slammed a ban on Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen from the…

Youngster Francisco Conceicao snatched Portugal a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their Euro 2024 Group F opener on Tuesday just minutes after coming off the bench. The 21-year-old Porto winger…

The NFF executive committee has finally accepted the resignation of Finidi George as Super Eagles coach. The NFF reportedly refused to initially accept the resignation because the letter by Finidi was…

The English Premier League (EPL) has released its fixtures for the 2024/25 season. According to the list made public on Tuesday, the season gets underway on Friday, August 16 with Manchester United hosting Fulham.…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will in the coming days charge the first choice striker of Super Eagles, Victor Osimhen for improper conduct over his verbal attack on the former coach of the senior national…

Manchester United have reportedly held talks with the representatives of Nigerian-Austrian youngster Oghenetejiri Adejenughure to discuss a move to Old Trafford this summer. The 17-year-old is contracted to Red Bull…

Jude Bellingham has made history by becoming the youngest European player to play at three major tournaments. The midfielder scored…

Finidi George’s widely reported resignation as head coach of the Super Eagles yesterday afternoon didn’t come to many as a surprise because the handwriting on the wall was clear enough for even a Steve Wonder to…

Ex-Premier League striker Kevin Campbell has died aged 54, his former clubs Arsenal and Everton announced on Saturday. Campbell, who died after a short illness, holds the record for most Premier League goals, 83, by a…

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has stated that he is not aware of Super Eagles coach Finidi George’s resignation, despite online reports suggesting otherwise. Various media houses…

Finidi George, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has reportedly stepped down from his position. This was made known by sources in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), marking the end of the former Enyimba coach’s…

Millwall’s 26-year-old goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has tragically passed away after falling ill while on international duty with Montenegro. Sarkic fell ill at an apartment in Budva, Montenegro, on Saturday…

Embattled Finidi George has opened up on the turmoil he faced in his first few weeks in charge of the Super Eagles. He said he has not received much support from his employers the NFF and he did not…

Euro 2024 hosts Germany began their quest for a record fourth continental title with a comprehensive 5-1 win over 10-man Scotland on Friday. Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala scored inside the opening 20 minutes in…

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.…