Nigerian Footballer Bala Slumps, Dies In Spain
Former Jigawa United defender, Hadi Ado Bala, has collapsed and died during a home match between his club, CD Madridejos FC, and SP Cabanillas in Spain Terceira Division. The incident reportedly occured on Sunday. The Castilla-La Mancha Football Federation said in a statement that the Nigerian youngstar slumped for no apparent reason in the 39th minute of the match. Medical personnel...
Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup — Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau has assured the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win in Group C with three draws and one defeat from four games. The West Africans currently occupy fifth position in the group with three points. Despite their precarious position, Gusau is optimistic...
Tottenham Defeat Manchester United To Clinch Europa League Title
Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year wait for silverware with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, thanks to a scrambled first-half goal from Brennan Johnson. The victory in Bilbao secures Spurs a place in next season’s Champions League while condemning United to a season without European football for the first time...
Mikel Supports Osimhen’s Transfer To Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder, Mikel Obi has categorically stated to see to Victor Osimhen signed for the London club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former Super Eagles captain, in a video posted on X, added that another club legend, Didier Drogba, was also in contact with the Napoli striker, as they hoped to convince him to make a switch to Stamford Bridge. Osimhen’s future remains...
EPL: Salah Deserves To Earn More Than Ronaldo – Agbonlahor
Mohamed Salah has been told to leave Liverpool if they fail to offer him an improved contract that would see the Egyptian earn more than Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United. Former Aston Villa striker, Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that Salah deserves more pay than the highest-paid player in the Premier League, being Manchester United’s Ronaldo. Agbonlahor said this after watching the Liverpool...
Super Eagles Set To Work With New Coach – Ekong
As the Super Eagles embark on a new journey under the Franco-Malian tactician with the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda in Kigali on Friday (today), captain William Troost-Ekong says the players are excited to work with new coach Eric Chelle. This is according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Following his appointment in January, Chelle will lead the team for...
Rohr Yet To Do Anything Special As Eagles Coach – Ifeanyi Udeze
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze says Gernot Rohr is yet to do anything special since taking over as Super Eagles head coach. Udeze stated this after the Eagles held Cameroon to a goalless draw in Tuesday’s friendly in Austria. It was the second of two friendlies by both teams with Cameroon winning the first tie 1-0 last Friday. Since being appointed as...
Ighalo In Talks To Join New Saudi Club
Odion Ighalo’s representatives are in talks with Saudi Arabian clubs for a summer move. Ighalo is a free agent after leaving Al Hilal at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract. READ ALSO: Neymar Fined $3.5m For Environmental Offence Skysports reported that the talks have been with Al Khaleej, who barely escaped relegation from the top league, and...
World Indoor Champs: VISA Issues Deplete Team Nigeria
Visa problems have already hurt Nigeria's chances of competing in the 2025 World Athletics Indoor in Nanjing, China, as fewer athletes have registered with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The event is set to take place in Nanjing, China, from Friday (today) till Sunday, March 23. The World Athletics had published names of 10 Nigerian athletes for the meet earlier this...
Fan Dies Following Fall From Stands At Nations League Final
A tragic incident occurred during the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich on Sunday, as a spectator died after falling from the stands, UEFA confirmed to AFP subsidiary SID. The fan reportedly fell from the central tier during the first period of extra time, landing in the press box located in the lower tier. Emergency responders, including...
