The Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) has recorded a major milestone in its grassroots football development drive with the successful graduation of its sponsored coaches from the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Lagos. The development marks a significant step in the association’s efforts to strengthen coaching capacity and improve football standards across Oyo State. Chairman…
Manchester City stormed past Liverpool with a dominant 3–0 victory on Sunday, cutting Arsenal’s Premier League lead to just four points. Pep Guardiola marked his 1,000th game in style as Erling Haaland bounced back from a missed penalty to open the scoring. A deflected strike from Nico Gonzalez and a stunning solo goal by Jeremy…
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on January 27. The draw will determine the group stage opponents for the 24 competing teams. The 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group, along with…
Just when Mikel Arteta and Arsenal thought they might catch a break, Paris Saint-Germain has dropped a massive selection bombshell ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster Champions League final. In a development that will send shockwaves from Paris all the way to North London, the reigning European champions have confirmed that superstar duo Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf…
Ahead of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will depart Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, aboard Royal Air Maroc, as they begin the final phase of their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The team is scheduled to arrive in Morocco’s industrial and economic capital, Casablanca…
Former Super Falcons tactician, Randy Waldrum, has backed Africa’s most successful side, to win the title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons are among the 12 African teams that will compete for the coveted title in Morocco next month. American, Waldrum was in charge when the nine-time champions, finished fourth…
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Tope Ajayi and the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Grassroots Sports Development, Sir Adeyinka Adeboye led a team of top officials of the Mission, the National Sports Commission and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa to welcome the Super Eagles…
Referee Stuart Attwell Makes Historic VAR Announcement in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Liverpool witnessed a landmark moment in English football. Referee Stuart Attwell made history by announcing a VAR decision over the stadium’s public address system, a first in England. Attwell’s announcement came after Dominic Solanke’s late goal for Spurs was ruled…
Southampton have announced Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu will join, Trabzonspor, on a permanent move. The Saints announced on their website on Friday that they have agreed terms with Turkish Süper Lig club, Trabzonspor for the striker’s transfer to the latter. Onuachu, 31, spent two-and-a-half years at St Mary’s Stadium. He forward spent the 2023/24 campaign…
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…