West Ham United are eyeing a move for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, according to reports. The Hammers are desperate for attacking reinforcements following injuries to key forwards Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen, and Niclas Fullkrug. Awoniyi, a Nigeria international, has emerged as a top target for West Ham. The Sun reports that West Ham are…
The Olubadan Stadium in Ibadan came alive on Thursday, August 7, 2025, as Nigeria’s football royalty gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of defensive icon Idowu ‘Slow Poison’ Otubusen in a nostalgic novelty match. The Soccer Ambassadors clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Ibadan Football Legends, with Barrister Rotimi Alli scoring the decisive goal…
Enyimba forward, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, has confirmed that the team is fully prepared for their rescheduled matchday 14 fixture against Kano Pillars. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday. Ihemekwele stated that the team is eager to prove doubters wrong after their recent ouster from the CAF…
Expectedly, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, dominated the nominees for the League Bloggers Award (LBA) for the month of December. Organisers of the monthly award released the list of nominated players and coaches for the month, with 3SC having three players in contention for the player of the month award, while coach Gbenga…
Organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have officially announced the nominees for the 12th edition of the prestigious ceremony, with top Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Asisat Oshoala leading the list across major categories. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 22, 2025, and will honour outstanding performances by…
Real Madrid reclaimed the top spot in LaLiga on Sunday night with a tense 1-0 victory over Getafe, thanks to yet another moment of magic from Kylian Mbappe. The match took a dramatic twist when Allan Nyom, barely a minute after coming on, was sent off for a reckless challenge — a decision that completely…
The 5th Ibadan Cycling Competition concluded on Friday, August 8, 2025, with Oyo State’s young cyclists dominating yet again. In the Under 7 Male division, Hamzat Adam clinched first place, displaying remarkable speed and endurance, while Asemota Joseph and Akinola Daniel secured second and third, respectively. The Under 7 Female category saw Rilwan Firdaous take…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has admitted that failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would have been a bitter heartbreak for both him and millions of South Africans. The 78-year-old tactician guided South Africa to their first World Cup appearance since 2010, when they famously hosted the tournament. Broos’ men clinched…
Marcelo, the iconic Brazilian left-back, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The decorated player, who won 25 major titles during his illustrious career, revealed his decision on social media. “My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football,” Marcelo said, reflecting on…
Barcelona, Spain — The European football landscape has been completely upended in the span of a single morning. In a sensational double-development that has blindsided fanbases across Europe, Spanish giants Barcelona have officially won the ferocious race to sign Newcastle United’s explosive winger, Anthony Gordon. As if that wasn’t enough to digest, standard transfer ripples…