2024 Ballon d’Or: Super Eagles Star Ademola Lookman Nominated
Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been named in the 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Lookman was nominated for the award after a remarkable performance in the Europa League final when he scored a hat-trick for Atalanta against Bayer Leverkusen. He is the single African representative on this year’s list. Notably, neither Lionel Messi, an eight-time...
Chelsea Still Eyes Victor Osimhen
Chelsea have not given up on the Victor Osimhen chase despite the Nigeria striker completing his loan move to Galatasaray on Tuesday. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the London club are still interested in the 25-year-old and are open to resuming talks in the future. Chelsea made a late attempt to sign Osimhen during the final hours of the summer...
Falconets Loses 3-1 Against Germany
The Falconets, on Thursday, lost 1-3 to Germany in their second Group D match at the ongoing 2024 FIFA U- 20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the match was played at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, Colombia. The Nigerian girls could not keep up with the pace of the German side in the...
Paul Onuachu Set To Return To Turkish League
Super Eagles Striker, Paul Onuachu is set to return to the Turkish Süper League, with Göztepe making a strong push to secure his signature. Trabzonspor, Onuachu’s former club, has been actively pursuing the Nigerian striker, aiming to bring him back after his impressive stint with the team, Soccernet.ng reports. Last season, Onuachu made a significant impact, scoring 17 goals in...
Sunday Abe Retires From Professional Football
Former Nigeria junior international and Sunshine Star captain, Sunday Abe, has announced his retirement following 18 years of professional football. The 33-year-old defender announced his retirement on Wednesday in Akure, Ondo State. “After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football after about two decades of active service as a player,” Abe said on Wednesday. He added, “I feel incredibly...
Osimhen Arrives Uyo In Private Jet For AFCON 2025
Victor Osimhen, recently signed by Galatasaray, will be ready to play in the 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against Rwanda and Benin Republic. SportingSun sourced on Italian Pink sports newspaper- La Gazzetta dello Sport on Tuesday, the Osimhen transfer saga is over after he agreed to a move to Galatasaray from Napoli. The 25-year-old put pen to paper after his medical, that...
S’Africa Criticized Over Junior D’Tigers Visa Denial
The South African Consulate denied Nigeria's Afrobasket men's U-18 basketball players visas, resulting in several social media criticisms. The head of delegation, Ugo Udezue, confirmed that the team were later issued visas and are expected to arrive in Pretoria on Wednesday, a day later than their expected arrival date. Reports emerged on Monday that the South African Consulate at the Federal...
Austin Eguavoen Optimistic Of The AFCON qualifiers Match
Austin Eguavoen has expressed optimism in the forthcoming AFCON qualifiers against Rwanda and the Republic of Benin, according to PUNCH. The three-time Africa champions are set to face the Cheetahs on September 7 before facing the Amavubi on the road three days later. The Eagles players reported to their Uyo camp on Monday, and according to the media team, 20 invited...
Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Suffers 75% Burns In Alleged Attack By Boyfriend
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is receiving treatment in hospital for 75 per cent burns after allegedly being set on fire by her boyfriend. Cheptegei had recently returned to Kenya following the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she represented Uganda in the marathon. Police have confirmed Cheptegei was attacked in her house in the western Trans Nzoia County, where she had...
“Liverpool Here To Win Title” – Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk, a Liverpool defender, has issued a strong warning to Manchester City and Arsenal over the title competition this season. Liverpool dominated Manchester United in Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League away triumph at Old Trafford. The Reds scored three goals without a reaction from the home side, handing their archrivals their second defeat in three meetings this season. Luis Diaz scored...
