Fresh off their spectacular 2025/26 Premier League title triumph over fierce rivals Manchester City at the weekend, Arsenal have already received a strong warning from Manchester United legend Gary Neville regarding their summer transfer business. While the red half of North London continues to celebrate a historic domestic campaign alongside an upcoming appearance in the…
Arsenal icon Paul Merson has provided a fascinating, unexpected explanation for why Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer missed out on a place in England’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England manager Thomas Tuchel sent shockwaves through international football when he officially unveiled his Three Lions roster for the upcoming tournament in North…
Just days after Arsenal captured the Premier League trophy in a historic Sunday finale, Manchester United legend Gary Neville has dropped a bombshell prediction regarding the Gunners’ European ambitions. Speaking on the latest episode of The Gary Neville Podcast, the prominent pundit insisted that French titans Paris Saint-Germain remain the clear favorites to dominate the…
Zimbabwe national team captain Marvelous Nakamba has declared that the Warriors are in a highly positive and defiant mood ahead of tonight’s blockbuster Unity Cup semi-final clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Kaitano Tembo’s men are scheduled to face the three-time African champions at The Valley stadium in London on Tuesday night, with a spot in…
The Super Eagles have entered the final stretch of their preparations for tonight’s highly anticipated Unity Cup semi-final clash against Zimbabwe. However, head coach Éric Chelle faces a massive selection headache as several top stars have yet to report to the team’s London camp. According to reports from AFROSPORTNEWS, only 20 players took part in…
For a man with Chelsea blue running deep in his veins, waking up on Wednesday morning was nothing short of a nightmare. Following Arsenal’s historic Premier League title confirmation on Tuesday night—ending a grueling 22-year drought—former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel found his phone absolutely blowing up. The culprits? Jubilant Arsenal fans making sure…
Young tennis players from across Oyo State delivered standout performances as the maiden Oyo Closed Junior Boys and Girls Tennis Tournament concluded in Ibadan, with champions emerging in the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 categories. The three-day competition, held from February 27 to March 1, provided a platform for budding talents to test their skills and…
The grand finale of the EIPFA Statewide Secondary School Football Tournament has been officially rescheduled in observance of the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebration. Originally slated for March 19th and 20th, the championship final will now hold on April 9th and 10th at the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium. According to the Local Organizing Committee, the adjustment…
Abdul-Mumin Babalola, former Nigerian number one tennis player, is making a powerful return to the sport with a mission to revive tennis in Oyo State. Currently, Babalola is organizing a three-day Junior Boys and Girls Tennis Tournament, from February 27 to March 1, for tennis starlets in the state, aged 13 to 16. The tournament,…
As anticipation reaches fever pitch across the Pacesetter State, the stage is set for what many are calling a defining moment for grassroots football in Oyo State. Beginning February 25–26, the Ex Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) will launch a statewide secondary school football tournament spanning 10 zones and featuring 80 schools — a bold…