Category: Sports
Arsenal sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in €65 mllion deal
Arsenal Football Club have officially completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for a reported fee of €65 million, according to...
Nigeria football Icon, Peter Rufai, passes away
Nigeria’s football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 AFCON champion, Peter Rufai. The Nigeria Football Federation...
Uzbekistan National Team Players Rewarded with Cars for Historic 2026 World Cup Qualification
The Uzbekistan national football team has been rewarded with brand-new cars after securing their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup. The historic feat,...
Gateway Games: 20 Kano Athletes Die In Road Crash
At least 20 athletes from the Kano Contingent have been confirmed dead following a horrific motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano...
Chelsea Secure Signing of Liam Delap for £30 Million
Chelsea Football Club have officially agreed a deal to sign highly-rated striker Liam Delap for a reported fee of £30 million, according to renowned transfer journalist...
Matheus Cunha Set for Manchester United Medical After £62.5m Release Clause Triggered
Manchester United are on the verge of securing their first major signing of the summer, with Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha set to undergo a medical ahead of his move...
3 Leadership Lessons from Liverpol’s Title Triumph, By Fisayo Soyombo
By the time you’re reading this, Liverpool would have hoisted their 20th English Premier League title. I don’t remember a single football pundit who predicted this...
Taiwo Awoniyi Out of Induced Coma
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery to treat a serious abdominal injury. According to reports by football...
BREAKING: Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles Striker Taiwo Awoniyi Reportedly in Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery
Awoniyi, 26, has been a key figure for Nottingham Forest since joining the Premier League side and is widely admired for his strength, work rate, and goal-scoring...
22 Year Old Footballer Retires, Cites Desire to Honor Jesus Christ through Saturday Rest
22-year-old Swiss midfielder Silvan Wallner has made a decision to retire from professional football, citing his devotion to Jesus Christ as the driving force behind his...
President of Libyan Football Federation, Al-Shalmani resigns after Super Eagles airport ordeal
President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, has resigned from his position following the Super Eagles of Nigeria airport ordeal. Al-Shalmani...
NFF Appoints Bruno Labbadia as New Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men...
Burna Boy Brings His A-Game to Lagos with the Launch of ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’
Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has ventured into the world of sports by establishing the “Burna Boy Football Academy”...
Chelsea Strikes €63m Deal with Wolves for Pedro Neto, Medical Scheduled, Official Bid Accepted
In a major transfer agreement, Chelsea has reached a deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign Portuguese winger Pedro Neto for a substantial €63 million. The deal...
Former CAF President Issa Hayatou Passes Away
Issa Hayatou, a prominent figure in African football and former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has passed away. FIFA President, Gianni...
Arsenal Signs Riccardo Calafiori in €50m Deal from Bologna
Arsenal has completed the transfer of highly sought-after defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a €50 million deal. The news of Calafiori’s transfer to...
Victor Osimhen’s Transfer from Napoli to PSG Grinds to a Halt
The highly-anticipated transfer of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain has hit a dead end, with negotiations between the two clubs...
Chelsea Sign Leicester Midfielder Dewsbury-Hall
Chelsea Football Club has successfully swooped in to add the dynamic and promising young English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to their ranks, signing him from...
Finidi George Reacts To Victor Osimhen’s Explosive Video
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has responded to Victor Osimhen’s viral video on social media where he denied accusations of faking an injury to avoid...
Finidi George Steps Down as Super Eagles Coach
The Nigerian men football team, Super Eagles’ coach, Finidi George, has stepped down. This was made known by former Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, in a...
Victor Osimhen Slams Finidi George Over Alleged Indiscipline Claims: “I’ve Lost All Respect for Him”
Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has berated the now-resigned coach of Nigeria’s football team, Super Eagles, Finidi George, for accusing him of lack of...
Finidi George Accuses Osimhen, Others of Disciplinary Issues, Blasts NFF
Finidi George, embattled coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles, has expressed his frustration with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), claiming that he has not received...
Ronaldo Sets Saudi League Ablaze, Shatters Goal Scoring Record with 35-Goal in Sensational Debut Season
In a blistering debut season in the Saudi League, Cristiano Ronaldo has written his name into the record books, scoring an astounding 35 goals to shatter the previous...
Xavi Sacked! Barcelona Axes Coach in Shock Move
In a bombshell revelation, Fabrizio Romano, the well-known Italian transfer expert, has confirmed the sacking of Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández. Hernández’s...
Talented Nigerian Artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale Designs 2024 FA Cup Trophy
A 23-year-old Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, also known as Olaolu Slawn, has designed the trophy for the 2024 Emirates FA Cup final. Slawn’s collaboration...
Pochettino Out: Chelsea Confirms Manager’s Departure After One Season
In a significant development, Chelsea Football Club has announced that Mauricio Pochettino has left his role as manager by mutual consent. The decision comes after just...
Chelsea Sensation Cole Palmer Wins Premier League Young Player of the Season Award
In a remarkable debut season for Chelsea, 22-year-old Cole Palmer has been named the Premier League Young Player of the Season for 2023/24. With 22 goals and 10 assists...
Manchester City’s Phil Foden Named Premier League Player of the Season 2023/24
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Season for 2023/24. The 23-year-old English star has had an outstanding season,...
Arsenal Pays Tribute to Nigerian Victim in UK Sword Attack
In a somber moment, the English football club Arsenal took a moment to honor their youngest fan, the 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was tragically killed in a samurai...
Finidi Flies in as New Super Eagles Boss
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, the nation’s senior men’s national team. This...
Xavi Stays at Barça: Manager Agrees to Renewal
FC Barcelona’s manager Xavi has made a decision to continue managing the team for the upcoming season after accepting a final contract proposal from the club,...
Ricardo Kaka’s Former Wife, Caroline Celico Addresses Misconceptions About Their Separation
Caroline Celico, the ex-wife of Brazilian football star Ricardo Kaka, has recently spoken out against rumors swirling about the cause of their separation. Contrary to...
Michelle Alozie Unveils Her Unlikely Journey to Super Falcons Stardom
In an exclusive interview, Michelle Alozie, the newest member of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, recently revealed the heartwarming tale of how she unexpectedly ended up...
Bundesliga Dreams Realized: Bayer Leverkusen Win Historic First Title, Ending Decades-Long Wait
The long wait is finally over for Bayer Leverkusen, who have been crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in the club’s illustrious history. Despite...
Kaká’s Ex-Wife Speaks Out: ‘He Was Too Perfect for Me’ Caused Our Divorce
Former Brazil and Real Madrid superstar Kaká’s ex-wife, Caroline Celico, has revealed the surprising reason behind their divorce. Speaking candidly, Celico...
Former Chelsea Midfielder Files for Divorce After DNA Test Reveals He is Not the Father of Twins
In a shocking revelation, former Chelsea midfielder Geremi Njitap has filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years after a DNA test proved that he is not the biological...
Midfielder Diawara Refuses to Play for French National Team over Ban on Fasting During Ramadan
French midfielder Mahamadou Diawara has quit the French Under-19 squad over new regulations that ban players from fasting during Ramadan. The regulations, put in place...
Finidi George Appointed as Interim Coach of Super Eagles Ahead of Key Friendlies
The Nigeria Football Federation has named Finidi George as the interim head coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team. George...
Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Francis Ngannou in Second Round of Heavyweight Bout in Saudi Arabia
Nigerian fans celebrated on Friday as Anthony Joshua, a British-Nigerian professional boxer, knocked out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in the second round of a...
Tinubu Awards Super Eagles Team with National Honors for AFCON Performance
President Tinubu honored the Super Eagles team with the national award of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in recognition of their performance at the 2023 AFCON...
Photonews: Super Eagles of Nigeria Honored with Breakfast Reception by Federal Government in Abuja
Following the arrival of the Super Eagles at the Federal Capital Territory, after their second-place finish at the just concluded African Cup of Nations final, they have...
The Complete List of Award Winners at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, From Best Player to Golden Boot
The Ivorians won 2-1 against Nigeria, courtesy of goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller who helped The Elephants clinch their third AFCON trophy. Here is the...
President Bola Tinubu Congratulates Super Eagles on Courageous Effort in AFCON Final
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their performance in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, held in Cote d’Ivoire....
Côte d’Ivoire Triumphs Over Nigeria to Claim African Cup of Nations Victory
Ivory Coast has defeated Nigeria in the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations final. William Troost Ekong gave Nigeria the lead in the 37th minute of play, with a spectacular...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Fall Short of Victory in AFCON 2023 Final, Losing to Host Country, Ivory Coast
The Super Eagles of Nigeria faced defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 final on Sunday, February 11, as the host country, Ivory Coast spanked them 2:1. The...
CAF Announces President Tinubu’s Attendance at AFCON Final in Abidjan on Sunday
The President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe have announced that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, will be watching the AFCON final live...
Nigerian Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON Final After Penalty Shootout Against South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in Wednesday’s semi-final clash. The match was...
Victor Osimhen Arrives Buake, Trains Ahead of Semi Final Game Against South Africa
Super Eagles point man, Victor Osimhen has arrived Bouake and he is currently training with the Super Eagles Squad ahead of their Semi-final game against South Africa...
Super Eagles Coach Bans Players from Using Mobile Phones After 9 PM Before AFCON Semi-finals
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has ordered his players to switch off their mobile phones from 9 pm daily ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations Semi-finals clash with...
Nigerian High Commission Urges Safety Precautions for Nigerians in South Africa for AFCON Match
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has issued security advisories to Nigerian nationals ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match...
AFCON 2023: Nigerian Striker Victor Osimhen Withdraws from National Team Due to Abdominal Discomfort
Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen has been withdrawn from the team that will travel to Bouake tonight in preparation for the Semi Final match against South Africa on...
Super Eagles Advance to Semi Finals After Narrow Win Against Angola
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the Semi-Final clash of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman found the net in...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr crushes Messi’s Inter Miami 6-0
Messi’s Inter Miami ended the Saudi Arabian portion of their 2024 preseason tour Thursday with a 6-0 loss to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr at Kingdom Arena....
Host Ivory Coast Eliminates Defending Champions Senegal From AFCON
Host nation, Ivory Coast have knocked out the defending champions Senegal to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations. The round of 16 tie finished in a 1...
Nigeria Storms AFCON Quarterfinals After Beating Cameroon in Thrilling Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Cameroon 2- 0 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire The Super Eagles put out a...
Super Eagles of Nigeria Secure Spot in Round of 16 After Victory Over Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the round of 16 after beating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their last match of Group A tie of the 2023 African Cup of Nations....
Cristiano Ronaldo Questions FIFA Award Credibility After Lionel Messi Win
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has said that football’s individual awards are losing credibility in the wake of Lionel Messi’s controversial FIFA...
Super Eagles Soar over Host Côte d’Ivoire in AFCON 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria Thursday defeated the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in their second match at the African Cup of Nations. The only goal of the game was...
Injured Sadiq Umar Plays for Real Sociedad Few Days After Leaving Nigeria’s AFCON Squad
Injured Sadiq Umar who was declared unfit for Nigeria before the 2023 AFCON opener in Côte d’Ivoire came on as substitute for Real Sociedad in their Copa Del Rey...
Lionel Messi Wins The Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2023 – Was He the Right Choice?
Lionel Messi has been crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2023, retaining the title he won in 2022. The Argentine has been bestowed with the honour once again following...
Nigerian Singer Yemi Alade Set to Perform at AFCON 2023 Opening Ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has said it is a ‘dream come true’ as she announces that she will be performing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a tweet on...
Victor Boniface Out of AFCON Squad for Nigeria, Suffers Injury in Training
Victor Boniface has been declared out of the 2023 AFCON tournament for Nigeria due to injury. He allegedly picked up a Muscular injury during training in UAE. Prompting...
Nigeria Suffer Shock Defeat in Pre-AFCON Friendly Against Guinea
The Nigerian national team lost 2-0 in a friendly game on Monday against Guinea in preparation for the 2023 African Cup of Nations scheduled to start on the 13th of...
Boxing Heavyweights Collide: Joshua and Ngannou Set to Face Off in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn confirmed on his X account that the former world heavyweight champion will face the Mix Martial Art (MMA) star in a boxing match...
Reno Omokri Urges Tinubu to Ban Sports Betting Apps to Stabilize Naira
Reno Omokri has called on President Tinubu to ban sports betting apps in Nigeria so as to stabilise the Naira and improve economy. Reno Omokri wrote, “President...
President Bola Tinubu and Wife Host Super Falcons Star Asisat Oshoala at Lagos Home
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, on Thursday hosted Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, in their Lagos residence. The First Lady shared photos of the visit...
Five Key Takeaways From Chelsea’s Season So Far in 2023
➡️ Buy cheap, buy twice There are no doubts that Nicolas Jackson could still work out as a success at Chelsea. However, for someone to score goals right now, he is...
Chelsea Manager Mauricio Pochettino Defends Players After Suspensions of Palmer and Sterling
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted his players are not indisciplined, following the suspensions of Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling. The Blues are also the...
Sunshine Stars Assistant Kit Manager, Taiwo Dosunmu, Dies from Injuries Sustained in Attack by Gunmen in Nigeria
The assistant kit manager of the Sunshine Stars, Taiwo Dosunmu, who was shot during gunmen’s attack on the team on December 7, is dead. PurpleWorld had reported...
Morocco and Nigeria Dominate CAF Awards, with Osimhen, Oshoala, and Super Falcons Raking in Top Honors
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has won the Men’s Player of the Year Award while Asisat Oshoala, also of Nigeria, clinched the Women’s Player of the Year...
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen Makes History as CAF 2023 Men’s Player of the Year
Nigeria and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has won the African Best Player of the year at the CAF Awards 2023 in Morocco. He saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf...
Sunshine Stars Football Club Team Bus Attacked by Gunmen on Nigerian Highway, Several Injured
The team bus conveying the players, coaches and staff of Sunshine Star Football Club, a Nigerian football club based in Akure, Ondo State was attacked by gunmen on...
Asisat Oshoala Launches ‘Boyfriend Search’ with Specific Criteria for Eligible Men
Professional footballer, Asisat Oshoala launched search for two to three boyfriends as she releases the criteria for eligible and interested men. The Nigerian...
Former Nigerian Footballer Mikel Obi Reveals Alleged Extortion by Family Members
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has revealed how members of his family tried to blackmail him if he failed to stop sending them money. According to reports,...
Ghanaian Footballer Raphael Dwamena Dies Suddenly During Albanian League Match
Ghanaian footballer, Raphael Dwamena, has tragically passed away after collapsing during an Albanian Superliga game between FK Egnatia and KF Partizani. According to...
Chibuike Nwaiwu, Missing Nigerian Footballer, Spotted in Israel with New Club After Being Declared Missing by Former Club, Enyimba
Nigerian footballer, Chibuike Nwaiwu, who was declared missing by NPFL champions, Enyimba, has been spotted in Israel training with a new club. Earlier this week, the...
Father of Liverpool Star Luis Diaz Released After Kidnapping in Colombia
Luis Manuel Díaz, Lucho’s father, has been released today after spending the last 12 days kidnapped in Colombia, Fabrizio Romano reported. Fabrizio made it known that...
Suspected Kidnappers Target Neymar’s Daughter and Partner in Violent Home Invasion
Professional Brazilian footballer, Neymar Junior, had big scare on Tuesday, November 7, as the house of Bruna Biancardi, the mother of his newborn daughter Maive, was...
Nigerian Pastor Elijah Ayodele’s Football Prophecy Bites the Dust as Liverpool Fails to Beat Luton
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has come under heavy fire after his prophecy about the Premier League fixture between Liverpool...
Pinnick Files Suit Against Davido, Alleging Breach of Agreement
Amaju Pinnick, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has taken legal action against Davido for an alleged breach of agreement. According to...
Lionel Messi Wins Record Eighth Ballon d’Or, Haaland, Mbappe Come in Second and Third
Argentina megastar, Lionel Messi, won the Ballon d’Or for a record eighth time ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and France’s Kylian Mbappe, who finished...
Luis Diaz’s Parents Kidnapped in Colombia, Mother Released
The parents of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz have been kidnapped in their native Colombia, with his mother already released. News outlets in Colombia have reported that on...
Super Eagles Star Slams Salah’s Call for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, who plays in Israel has slammed Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah over his call for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza...
Tragedy Strikes Spanish Football: Promising Young Player Alvaro Prieto Found Dead
A tragic turn of events has seen the 18-year-old footballer, Alvaro Prieto, who went missing four days ago, found dead near the Spanish train station where he was last...
Belgium-Sweden Match Suspended as Players Refuse to Emerge for Second Half
Belgium-Sweden game was suspended after players refused to emerge for the second half, Fabrizio Romano revealed. This happened after two Swedish football fans were shot...
Nigerian Super Eagles Soar to Victory in International Friendlies
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally recorded their first win in a friendly game in five years after defeating the Mambas of Mozambique. Nigeria thrashed Mozambique...
Photonews: Eden Hazard Announces His Retirement From Football
It is official and confirmed as Belgian footballer, Eden Hazard, 32, has announced his retirement from football.
Victor Osimhen releases personal statement about Napoli case
Victor Osimhen has released a personal statement about Napoli case, stating that his love for Napoli is “unwavering”. This is coming after a video was posted...
VAR Acknowledges Significant Human Error Occurred During First Half Of Liverpool v Tottenham
VAR has acknowledged that a significant human error occured during the first half of Tottenham versus Liverpool Match on Saturday evening. This was made known by...
Napoli releases official statement in response to Victor Osimhen case
Italian football club, Napoli, has released a statement pointing out that the club never intended to offend or mock Victor Osimhen. This is coming after the Napoli...
Osimhen Arrives Napoli Team Hotel, Snubs Teammates
A video has emerged showing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen shaking hands with team manager Santoro, while snubbing teammates, Piotr Zieliński and Diego Demme as he...
Osimhen’s agent threatens legal action against Napoli after video ‘mocks’ striker
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen’s agent said he “reserves the right to take legal action” against the club after a video mocking the player was posted...
