Veteran coach Gbenga Ogunbote is reportedly on the verge of making a dramatic return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, with Kwara United poised to appoint him as their new technical adviser. Sources close to the club reveal Ogunbote is now the leading candidate to take over after the sudden sacking of head coach Tunde…
In a dramatic twist, Steven Gerrard could be heading back to Rangers, the club where he made his managerial breakthrough — and won hearts — with a historic title triumph. According to Goal, the Scottish Premiership giants are eyeing a sensational reunion with their former boss after sacking Russell Martin. Martin’s dismal spell came to…
Manchester City star midfielder Rodri has withdrawn from international duty with Spain after picking up a muscle injury on Sunday — sparking concern among fans just weeks before key Premier League and Champions League fixtures. While the injury is not believed to be serious, the decision to keep him out of the Spain squad is…
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has drafted team captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his list of 23 players for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Defender…
The Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan recently served as a vibrant convergence point for sports and public health as the Showtyme Foundation hosted its 2025 edition of “Double Check Your Status & Ball.” Since its inception in 2017, the initiative has leveraged the widespread appeal of basketball to drive critical awareness around sickle cell anemia,…
The Showtyme Foundation has announced the 2025 edition of its Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Programme, tagged “Double Check Your Status & Ball”, scheduled to hold on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the iconic Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event, which kicks off at 9:00 AM, aims to combine health advocacy with sports, using…
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Tope Ajayi and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles…
Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, in their NPFL Matchday 3 encounter. Both sides displayed determination and tactical discipline, giving fans plenty to cheer. The Oluyole Warriors started brightly, winning an early free kick before Sodiq Ibrahim broke the deadlock in the 9th minute…
Nigeria rekindled their interest in a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after Tolu Arokodare’s 51st minute goal creamed three points off Rwanda at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, and took the Super Eagles’ haul to 10 in the campaign. They are still in third place and six points off leaders South…
The ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba has lived up to its billing as the cradle of tomorrow’s champions, with Lagos, Edo, and defending champions Delta State locked in a thrilling battle for the top spot. As of press time on Thursday, Team Lagos had stormed to the summit of the medal table with 61…