Fulham have re-signed winger Willian on a deal until the end of the season, six months after he left the club. The Brazilian, who played for the Cottagers from 2022-24, has rejoined as a free agent after leaving Olympiakos at the end of December. Willian’s move did not need to be confirmed before Monday’s transfer…
The organizers of Showtyme Summer Slam 5.0 have officially revealed the powerhouse teams set to battle for glory at this year’s tournament, scheduled for August 15-16 at Adamasingba Stadium. The fifth edition of Ibadan’s premier basketball spectacle will feature defending champions University of Ibadan (men) and Showtyme Angels (women) facing off against elite challengers including…
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, is optimistic about his team’s chances of achieving their season target. The Umuahia-based club has been on a impressive run, recording seven wins from their last 10 league matches. Abia Warriors currently occupy fourth position on the league table with 32 points from 23 games. Amapakabo’s team has made…
The 5th edition of the Ibadan Basketball Championship, a premier annual tournament highlighting male and female basketball talent from Oyo State, is set to tip off on February 6th, 2026, afrosportnews.com reports. The two-day event, concluding on February 7th, will be hosted at the esteemed Lekan Salami Stadium (Adamasingba) in Ibadan, promising an exhilarating showcase of…
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has publicly urged the club’s hierarchy to secure the signing of Galatasaray’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen, naming him the ultimate “difference maker” for the Red Devils. The Nigeria international is currently attracting immense transfer interest across Europe following another sensationally fine campaign with the Turkish Süper Lig champions. While global…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is finalizing plans to acquire a high-end apartment in Abuja for Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. The move aims to provide the 47-year-old tactician with a comfortable living and working environment as he prepares the team for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in…
The battle for Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup spots has finally ended — and the nine nations that secured automatic qualification have been confirmed! On a dramatic Tuesday night, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal became the last two teams to seal their places on football’s biggest stage. The Ivory Coast powered past Kenya with a dominant…
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…
British number two Emma Raducanu has been awarded a wildcard entry into the Qatar Open, a WTA 1,000 event. The tournament, which takes place in Doha from February 9-15, will be Raducanu’s next competitive outing. Raducanu’s recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back losses in the Singapore Open and Abu Dhabi Open. She was beaten…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars. The match was initially scheduled for January 25 but will now take place on February 12, 2025. The encounter will be played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, in…