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…
In a dramatic twist, Niger Tornadoes have been forced to adopt the Lafia City Stadium, home of Nasarawa United, as their new home ground for the remainder of the season. The move comes after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) banned Tornadoes from using their original home ground, the Bako Kontagora Stadium, and disapproved their…
Femi Azeez enjoyed a dream international debut on Tuesday night, scoring a sensational brace to guide the Super Eagles to a 2-0 victory over the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the semi-finals of the Unity Cup. The clinical performance booked Nigeria’s spot in Saturday’s highly anticipated final at The Valley, where they will face either India…
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, has expressed his disappointment with the Ballon d’Or award, stating that it lacks credibility. Ronaldo’s comments come after Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. was snubbed for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Vinicius Jr. was the favorite to win the award after an impressive season with Real Madrid, scoring 25…
The management of Barau Football Club has suspended Salisu Yusuf as Technical Adviser, with immediate effect, afrosportnews.com reports. This was contained in a statement by Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, Barau FC Media Officer. According to the statement, the decision was made following a meeting, where the management appreciated the efforts of Salisu Yusuf during his tenure,…
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…
Manchester City have completed the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 23-year-old joins the Premier League Champions until 2029, becoming manager Pep Guardiola’s fourth signing in the winter transfer window. Gonzalez’s arrival follows the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Omar Marmoush. The Argentine midfielder is expected to bolster…
Abdul-Mumin Babalola, former Nigerian number one tennis player, is making a powerful return to the sport with a mission to revive tennis in Oyo State. Currently, Babalola is organizing a three-day Junior Boys and Girls Tennis Tournament, from February 27 to March 1, for tennis starlets in the state, aged 13 to 16. The tournament,…
Manchester, England — The summer transfer window is rapidly heating up, and Manchester United may have just pulled off the first massive coup of the off-season. In a sensational development that will send shockwaves through the Premier League, Atalanta’s powerhouse midfielder Éderson has taken extreme measures to force a dream move to Old Trafford. The…
Barcelona has been granted provisional permission by the Spanish National Sports Council (CSD) to register summer signings Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. This decision comes after the club appealed the Spanish Football Federation (RFF) and La Liga’s rejection of their registration request on Saturday. The registration issue arose due to Barcelona’s inability to meet La…