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Anthony Joshua’s rematch against Dillian Whyte cancelled over doping
Dillian Whyte has returned “an adverse finding” from a doping test, causing his heavyweight rematch against Anthony Joshua on…
Man United’s Rasmus Hojlund: From €2m Sub to a £73m super strike in 18 months
Rasmus Hojlund has come a long way in a short time. The man who is shortly to become Manchester United’s new centre-forward will not turn 21 until February but is now preparing to play for his fourth club in 20…
Nigerian athlete faces 20 years jail term in U.S. over alleged fraud
Nigerian long jumper, Mercy Abire, may face up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in the United…
Prize money: FIFA will still pay Falcons through NFF — Aisha Falode
Chairperson of the Nigerian Women’s Football League, Aisha Falode, has clarified that FIFA will still pay the 2023 Women’s World Cup prize money through the country’s federation. FIFA secretary-general, Fatma Samoura…
Legendary Italian Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon Retires From Football
Legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed his retirement from football: ‘That's all folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything.…
FIFA says World Cup prize money will be paid directly to players — because of Super Falcons
FIFA has announced that the 2023 World Cup prize money will be paid directly to the players — without interference from a third party. In a viral video on social media, Fatma Samoura, FIFA secretary-general, said…
Man United Extend Adidas Partnership Until 2035
Manchester United have renewed their long-term partnership with Adidas for a further 10 years until the summer…
World Cup debut thrills Monday, eyes q’final
Super Falcons forward Gift Monday is excited after making her Women’s World Cup debut at the ongoing tournament in Australia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria booked their spot in the Round of 16 after a goalless…
Celebs hail Basketmouth’s son after Liverpool move
Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, is beaming with pride as he enrols his son, Jason, in the prestigious Liverpool Football Academy in England, with Nollywood stars and others backing…
Mane Joins Saudi Side Al-Nassr From Bayern
Bayern Munich’s Senegal forward Sadio Mane has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr after one season with the Bundesliga champions, both clubs said on Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed but media…
Al Hilal bid £120.3m for Napoli’s Osimhen | Striker offered £1m per week
Al Hilal have made an offer worth €140m (£120.3m) to Napoli for striker Victor Osimhen, with wages on offer in the region of…
Referees To Issue Yellow Cards When Surrounded By Players In New Premier League Rules
Premier League players have been warned they face harsher punishments for harassing referees as part of a raft of measures aimed at stamping out bad behaviour on the pitch. English football’s authorities aim to…
Jay Z mulls acquiring Tottenham Hotspur
American rapper Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is apparently planning a takeover attempt for Tottenham Hotspur. This comes after Spurs owner Joe Lewis was accused of insider trading. Lewis would be…
Shirtless celebration: Fans beg father to forgive Oshoala
Fans have taken to social media to beg for forgiveness from Asisat Oshoala’s father after the Super Falcons striker said that her dad was not happy with her choice of celebration following the team’s thrilling performance on…
Manchester United Reject West Ham £20m Bid For Harry Maguire
Manchester United have rejected a £20million offer for Harry Maguire from West Ham. According to The Athletic, the Hammers are unlikely to pursue the move further due to Maguire’s wage demands. He currently…
‘My Father Unhappy’, Oshoala Breaks Silence On Controversial Goal Celebration
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, says she knows her father is not happy with the way she celebrated when she scored in Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia, co-host of the tournament. On Thursday, Oshoala,…
AC Milan Sign Nigerian Footballer, Samuel Chukwueze From Villareal FC
European football giants, AC Milan of Italy, have announced the signing of Nigerian footballer, Samuel Chukwueze, from Villarreal FC of Spain. The football club,…
Pay Falcons, Arsenal legend Wright tells NFF
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has had his say on the controversial ongoing pay dispute between the Nigerian Women’s team and the country’s football association. The Super Falcons will not be paid their tournament match…
Plateau Gov, Mutfwang appoints ex-Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi as Special Adviser
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has approved the appointments of ex-Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi and other officials to assist him in the task of leadership in the State. The recent appointments are for the…
Tottenham owner arrested over insider trading charges
The British billionaire owner of Premier League side Tottenham, Joe Lewis, was arrested on Wednesday ahead of a court appearance in New York on insider trading charges, US prosecutors said. The 86-year-old Bahamas-based…
LeBron James’ Son In Stable Condition After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Basketball…
Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the…
Al-Hilal Submit World-Record €300M Bid For Mbappé
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal have submitted a world-record €300m bid for Kylian Mbappé. The fee offered by the Saudi Pro League side is said to be worth €100m more than the offer Real Madrid had rejected for the…
Man United humble Arsenal 2-0 in friendly win
Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho were on target as Manchester United beat Arsenal 2-0 in a friendly front of 82,262 fans at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. The New York and New Jersey fans of the two Premier League clubs…
PSG Drop Mbappe From Squad For Asian Tour
French champions Paris Saint-Germain on Friday left Kylian Mbappe out of their squad for a pre-season tour of Japan, casting further doubt on the star striker’s future. PSG gave no reason for the omission of France’s…