Nigeria will clash with Mozambique for only the sixth time at senior level, as both teams go for each other’s jugular in one of the Round of 16 games of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. The 35,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès, which has been home to three-time African champions Nigeria…
The Ex-Ibadan Professional Football Association (EIPFA) has taken a bold step toward transforming grassroots sports as it officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the much-anticipated EIPFA Statewide Secondary School Games, while also sealing strategic partnerships with the Yoruba Sports Broadcasters Association (YOSBA) and Mowoola. The landmark ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 8,…
The race to next year’s FIFA World Cup finals in North America will go right down to the wire after Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1 in Polokwane on Friday, and South Africa were held to a scoreless draw by Zimbabwe in Durban while Benin Republic pipped hosts Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali. All three teams retained the…
London, England — In what is rapidly turning into the most dramatic start to the summer transfer window, Liverpool legend Andy Robertson has made a definitive decision on his future. Just days after wiping away tears during an emotional guard of honor at Anfield, the 32-year-old Scotland captain has reportedly reached a verbal agreement in…
Leverkusen, Germany — Bayer Leverkusen is clearly building a dynasty for the future, and they have just made a massive, long-term statement of intent regarding one of the most exciting young talents in German football. The reigning Bundesliga heavyweights have officially tied down 19-year-old midfield prodigy Francis Onyeka to a jaw-dropping, blockbuster contract extension that…
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 stage for the Dreams Basketball Tournament championship is officially set after a day of electrifying semi-final action that lived up to every ounce of its hype. In two fiercely contested battles on Saturday, four teams left everything on the hardwood at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, but only two emerged victorious to earn the right…
Premier League side Fulham have officially decided against signing Nigerian international winger Samuel Chukwueze on a permanent basis, ending his spell in West London. The 27-year-old forward moved to Craven Cottage last summer on a season-long loan from Italian heavyweights AC Milan. While the initial agreement included a clear option for Fulham to make the…
Football administrators, former Ibadan-based footballers, and stakeholders in Oyo State are rallying behind a grassroots football revival to nurture the next generation of talents. Temitope Obideyi, a key figure in the initiative, revealed that discussions with the State Government, football administrators, and former Ibadan-based footballers have emphasized the urgent need to return to grassroots development. …
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opened up about Nigeria’s rollercoaster journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, calling it one of the toughest campaigns of his career. Nigeria sealed their playoff spot in style with a 4-0 demolition of Benin Republic’s Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday night. After…