The Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) has announced plans to formally seal a landmark media and publicity partnership with the Association of Yoruba Sports Broadcasters in Oyo State (YOSBA), as part of its expanding grassroots football development drive in Oyo State. The announcement followed a successful strategic meeting held at the EIPFA office at Liberty…
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…
Basketball excitement is back in Ibadan as the 2025 Propella 3×3 Basketball Tournament Tip off on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Outdoor Basketball Court of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba. Fans can expect a fast-paced, thrilling competition as teams battle for supremacy on the court. This year’s tournament features 12 top teams, including…
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…
Phil Foden scored a 91st-minute winner to give Manchester City a thrilling 3-2 victory over Leeds United. After a first-half lead from Foden and Joško Gvardiol was erased by a Leeds fightback, Foden struck late to secure three crucial points for Pep Guardiola’s side. The win moves City to 25 points, just four behind league…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted his team couldn’t cope with Manchester City’s tactical setup during their heavy 3–0 defeat at the Etihad. City dominated early, with goals from Erling Haaland and Nico Gonzalez before Jeremy Doku sealed the win in the second half. Slot told BBC MOTD that his side “struggled with the number…
The Premier League has explained why Virgil van Dijk’s header against Manchester City was ruled out during Sunday’s clash at the Etihad. Van Dijk thought he’d leveled the score at 1–1, but VAR disallowed the goal for offside, ruling that Andy Robertson’s movement interfered with City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s ability to play the ball —…
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…
Abia Warriors and Enyimba played out a tense goalless draw in Sunday’s Oriental Derby at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Despite several chances from Enyimba’s Kalu Nweke, Joseph Atule, and Edidiong Ezikiel, Abia Warriors’ defense stood firm, backed by a roaring home crowd. Fans praised both teams for their discipline and intensity throughout the match. Enyimba…
The Super Eagles have officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. Six players — Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi — have already checked in. Head coach Eric Chelle, who called up 24 players for the crucial tie,…