”Distractions Won’t Stop Falcons From Giving Their Best” – Ajibade
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade says that despite the distractions the team has faced recently, the players are prepared to give it their all in the 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco. Ajibade scored a brace as the Falcons beat Cameroon 2-0 in a friendly match at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta on Tuesday. It was the first time the team...
Flamingos To Face World Cup Opponents In Morocco
The Flamingos have been selected to play in Group D of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which will take place in Morocco later this year, along with Canada, France, and Samoa. The draws, which took place at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in the capital city of Rabat on Wednesday, saw the Flamingos pitted against North American side...
Al Hilal Appoints Simone Inzaghi As New Head Coach After Inter Milan Exit
Simone Inzaghi was officially unveiled as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal on Thursday, just days after his Inter Milan side suffered a crushing defeat in the Champions League final. “The Italian genius is here,” Al Hilal announced on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, alongside a slick promotional video featuring the coach. “Welcome, Simone Inzaghi.” The former...
Ancelotti’s Brazil Stumble To Goalless Draw Against Ecuador In World Cup Qualifiers
Carlo Ancelotti’s debut as Brazil’s head coach ended in frustration on Thursday, as his side was held to a 0-0 draw by Ecuador in the South American World Cup qualifiers — a result that adds early pressure on the Italian tactician. Brazil struggled to find a breakthrough against Ecuador’s disciplined and compact defence. In the first half, clear-cut opportunities were scarce,...
Nigeria Hosts Russia In First-Ever Encounter
The first-ever senior-level meeting between Russia and Nigeria will take place on Friday night at the storied Luzhniki Stadium. The international friendly promises intrigue, with both sides looking to test their mettle under vastly different circumstances. For the hosts, this match represents another step in their effort to remain competitive on the international stage, having been sidelined from official tournaments since...
David Beckham To Receive Knighthood Award From King Charles
According to reports on Friday, David Beckham is scheduled to be knighted by King Charles III next week in honour of his football accomplishments and his long history of charitable work. The former England football captain will reportedly be named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, according to the BBC and other media outlets. Beckham will join the ranks of other...
Galatasary To Sign Osimhen After Saudi Rejection
Galatasaray has stepped up their efforts to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after he declined to sign with Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. The Turkish champions have submitted a formal contract proposal to Osimhen, who recently concluded his on loan at the Istanbul club from Napoli, according to reports from transfer insider Fabrizio...
Osimhen Turns Down Al-Hilal €40 Million Offer
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declined a new, huge offer from Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal, choosing to stay in Europe as interest from elite teams grows. Al Hilal, who recently appointed former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as manager, had made Osimhen their top transfer priority ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In an effort to lure...
Amusan Records Jamaican 100-Meter Season-Best Time
Tobi Amusan of Nigeria finished the Racers Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting, in Kingston, Jamaica, early on Sunday morning with her fastest 100-meter time of the season, 11.18 seconds (1.8 metres per second). Amusan placed fourth in the highly competitive women’s sprint final in front of 15,000 spectators that saw the top four athletes set season-best...
”US Diverted Ukraine Missiles To Middle East” – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that the United States, under the administration of President Donald Trump, redirected 20,000 anti-drone missiles that were originally intended for Ukraine to American forces stationed in the Middle East. In an interview published by ABC News on Sunday, Zelensky said Ukraine had relied on the missile delivery to bolster its defence against ongoing Russian drone...
