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Nigerian-born Samson Dauda wins Mr Olympia for UK
Samson Dauda, the Nigerian-born bodybuilder representing the United Kingdom, has been crowned the 2024 Mr. Olympia. Mr. Olympia is an annual bodybuilding…
BREAKING: We won’t play AFCON qualifier against Libya — Super Eagles
After spending 13 hours at the Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have resolved not to play the…
Legendary Eagles goalkeeper, Peter ‘Flying Cat’ Fregene is dead
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. His death was announced by Segun Odegbami on Sunday.…
AFCON Qualifier: Dele-Bashiru strikes late as Nigeria edge Libya against Libya
Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored a late winner for Nigeria in their 1-0 victory over Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday. The Lazio midfielder,…
22-time Grand Slam champ Nadal announces retirement from tennis
Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire from tennis at the end of the season. In a video shared on social media on Thursday, the 38-year-old Spaniard,…
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois rematch venue confirmed
Eddie Hearn, the promoter of Anthony Joshua, has ruled out the possibility of Wembley Stadium hosting a potential rematch between Joshua…
Nigerians support ailing Fregene following Odegbami’s alarm
The alarm raised by former Green Eagles Captain, Segun Odegbami, over the deteriorating health of the longest-serving national team goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, has started yielding dividends, although the man is…
LeBron, Bronny James Make History As First Father-Son Duo In NBA
LeBron James and his eldest son Bronny James claimed a piece of NBA history on Sunday after making their long-awaited first appearance alongside each other for the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo appeared together at…
Premier League rejects Man City’s request to start next season late
Pep Guardiola claims the Premier League have refused to accept Manchester City’s request to start next season late due to their involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup. Guardiola said City had asked the Premier…
No Osimhen As Eguavoen Picks Ekong, Lookman, 21 Others To Battle Libya
The reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen’s name is conspicuously absent as the Super Eagles Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman,…
Paul Pogba free to return to football this season after doping ban reduced
Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been cut to 18 months from an initial four years after an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).…
Ahmed Musa Rejoins Kano Pillars
Ahmed Musa, a prominent player for the Super Eagles, has returned to Kano Pillars on a short-term deal. He and his fellow teammate, Shehu Abdullahi, have come back to Nigeria to take part in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier…
Antonio Rudiger Explains His Move From Chelsea To Real Madrid, Names His Toughest Rival
German defender Antonio Rudiger has explained that his decision to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid was influenced by delays in contract negotiations with Chelsea. He stated that the opportunity to join Real Madrid was…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper escapes death in Lagos accident
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Joseph Dosu has revealed he narrowly escaped death in a road accident in Lagos on Wednesday, 2 October. Dosu, a key member of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold-winning team, on Friday shared…
Aston Villa shock Bayern Munich 1-0 in Champions League
Aston Villa repeated their famous 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich as Jhon Duran’s winner beat the German giants 1-0 on Wednesday. The Colombian striker caught Manuel Neuer off his line 11…
FIFA To Make Decision On Suspending Israel
A decision on whether or not to suspend Israel from international football is set to be taken by the FIFA Council on Thursday. A proposal to suspend the Israeli federation was first proposed by the Palestinian Football…
Man United names Obi-Martin third-choice striker
Danish forward Chido Obi-Martin has been included in Manchester United’s first team as their third striker after Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund. According to a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Wednesday, the…
Hisbah Bans Sports Betting In Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned all forms of sports betting in the state. The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Dr Mujaheed Aminuddeen, made this known when he briefed journalists on the Hisbah’s renewed…
Manchester City midfielder, Matheus Nunes, arrested for alleged phone theft
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid. The 26-year-old Portuguese international was allegedly detained in the early hours…
Baysbet to provide jobs, reward Nigerians for sports passion
Baysbet has promised to create employment opportunities and reward Nigerians for their passion for sports. The…
Osimhen suffers muscle injury, doubtful for AFCON qualifiers
Victor Osimhen has suffered a muscle injury that could rule him out of action for a few weeks. Osimhen picked up a knock…
I don’t have much time left – Ronaldo hints at retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has dropped his biggest hint yet that retirement is on the horizon. The 39-year-old Portuguese superstar, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian side…
Tottenham thrash ten-man Man United at Old Trafford
Tottenham earned a crushing 3-0 win over Manchester United in their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. The high-profile encounter turned out to be a one-sided affair with goals from…
Boniface rules out Chelsea move
Chelsea’s pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has hit a snag as the player expresses a preference for German and Spanish football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The West London giants are being tipped to…