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Man Utd Set to Swap Rashford for Osimhen
Manchester United could look to use Marcus Rashford as part of a swap deal to sign Victor Osimhen in the January transfer…
Sports betting tears families apart as men chase ‘sure odds’
As Nigeria’s economic situation worsens, struggling husbands are increasingly turning to sports betting and other forms of gambling for hope. As they pour more money into betting, their priorities shift, leading to…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali loses mum two months after father’s death
Barely two months after losing his father, Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his mother. The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday.…
2025: I’m targeting Tyson Fury, says Anthony Joshua as he meets Tinubu in Lagos
Anthony Joshua, Nigerian born British professional boxer, says his target in 2025 is to beat Tyson Fury…
‘We are far away from winning Premier League’ – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City “need help” during the January transfer window after admitting his side have “no chance” of winning the Premier League title this season. The City boss celebrated 500…
EPL: Man United seven points away from relegation zone after Newcastle defeat
Newcastle United scored two early goals to condemn Manchester United to a 2-0 defeat in their English Premier League (EPL) clash at Old Trafford on Monday night. In a game that pitted an in-form Newcastle side…
Jesus Navas bids farewell to football career
Retiring Spanish football legend Jesus Navas tearfully bid farewell to his playing career on Monday with songs, chants and other tributes at a ceremony at Sevilla’s packed Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium. The…
Salah, De Bruyne, Son 79 EPL stars nearing contract expiry
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah tops a notable list of 79 Premier League players who will be free to negotiate moves with foreign clubs from January 1. The Mirror reported on Monday that under the Bosman rule, players…
EPL: Liverpool demolish West Ham to go 8 points clear as Man City claim vital win
Rampant Liverpool scored thrice in the first half to secure an easy 5-0 win over West Ham during their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at the London Stadium on Sunday. Luiz Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed…
EPL: Man City secures 2-0 victory over Leicester
Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 victory against Leicester City in their Premier League clash, with goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland. The victory ensured that the defending champions left the King Power Stadium…
Guardiola insists he won’t quit troubled Man City
Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions’ stunning decline. Guardiola only recently signed a two-year contract extension but City’s dismal form has…
EPL: Liverpool extend lead to seven points as Chelsea, United suffer losses
Liverpool came from a goal down to defeat Leicester City 3-1 in their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at Anfield on Boxing Day. Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah were the hosts’ goalscorers on the…
Man City at risk of missing Champions League spot – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted concerns about the club’s potential failure to qualify for the Champions League amid a worrying slump in form. Speaking ahead of City’s Boxing Day clash…
Presidential committee for Eagles 2026 World Cup quest handed ₦3bn
The presidential committee set up to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will reportedly receive ₦3 billion from the Federal Government. According to sports media outlet…
Usyk defeats Fury again to retain heavyweight titles
Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury by unanimous decision to retain his unified heavyweight…
Usyk vs Fury 2: Lennox Lewis, others’ predictions
Tyson Fury has the chance to claim revenge and the WBO, WBC and WBA heavyweight titles when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk today in Saudi Arabia. Usyk beat Fury on points to become the undisputed champion in May,…
Lessons From Lookman’s Emergence As Africa’s Best Player
The football fraternity in Nigeria is no doubt in a joyous mood following the emergence of Super Eagles attacking winger, Ademola Lookman, as the 2024 African Footballer of the Year. The dazzling winger who plays for…
Osimhen Reacts As Fans Accuse Him Of Envying Lookman
On Monday, Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, followed Victor Osimhen’s footsteps by winning the CAF Player of the Year Award. Following his feat, many Super Eagles players like William Troost-Ekong, Frank…
Tyson Fury seeks revenge and heavyweight redemption in Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury will step into the ring against Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena with the weight of history,…
Paul Pogba’s Brother Sentenced To Year In Prison In Extortion Case
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias Pogba will be able to…
Amorim Eager For Wantaway Rashford To Stay At Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he wants to keep Marcus Rashford in his squad after the England forward suggested he could leave Old Trafford for a “new challenge”. The 27-year-old was dropped by…
Real Madrid Outclass Pachuca To Win Intercontinental Cup
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior both scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 37th…
BREAKING: Ademola Lookman wins 2024 CAF African Player of the Year
Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards. The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech,…
‘I’m not good enough’, says Guardiola as Man City slump continues
Pep Guardiola admitted he did not see Manchester City’s staggering collapse in form coming after conceding twice late on to…