Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has cautioned his players to remain grounded despite their impressive run of form. The team currently holds an eight-point lead at the top of the table and is unbeaten in their last eight league outings. Ogunmodede’s warning comes after Remo Stars secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars…
Nigeria reached the Round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco after a dominant performance earned them a 4-0 win over Samoa in Rabat. Queen Joseph hit a brace to take her tournament tally to three, and Captain Shakirat Moshood scored from the penalty spot while defender Azeezat Oduntan…
Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has expressed his support for newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. Despite the controversy surrounding Chelle’s appointment, Dikko believes the Malian is the right man for the job, citing his deep knowledge of African football as a vital asset. Dikko emphasized the importance of…
Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a relapse of cancer, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had previously battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in 2022. Rodriguez was initially diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26 and underwent six…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
A violent scene broke out on Saturday during an NPFL match between Katsina United and Barau FC after Barau’s Nana Abraham was reportedly attacked by angry home fans. Trouble started moments after Orji Kalu scored a 69th-minute equalizer for Barau FC, making it 1-1. Enraged supporters allegedly assaulted Abraham, leaving him with a deep neck…
— An Opinion Piece by Boluwaji Ogunmola What do slam dunks and sickle cell anemia have in common? If your first instinct is “nothing,” then you’re not alone—but Showtyme Foundation is here to prove us all wrong. Last week at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, I witnessed something truly remarkable: the 2025 edition of…
Mexico City, Mexico — If the opening match is anything to go by, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be the most volatile, unpredictable tournament in football history. Co-hosts Mexico kicked off their home turf campaign with a crucial 2-0 victory over South Africa at a completely deafening, sold-out Estadio Azteca on Thursday….
SOCCER fireworks light up Olubadan Stadium on Valentine’s Day Star fixture as VIA Academy tackles De Pride FC in the 88th edition of the Ibadan Football Council (IFC) LEAGUE. VIA FA, which finished third in the last edition of the League, are up against familiar foes in De Pride FC. Revenge would be on De…
Mexico City, Mexico — Football history has just been completely rewritten on a breathtaking Sunday night of pure, unadulterated dominance. The German national team didn’t just win their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026; they launched an absolute assault on the record books. In a merciless display of attacking football, Die Mannschaft completely…