Ibrahim Babangida Dies In Auto Crash
Former Super Eagles player Ibrahim Babangida has died in an accident along Zaira road. His brother, Tijani, who was with wife, son and maid, was also involved in the crash. Tijani is president of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria. A statement by the General Secretary of (PFAN), Emmanuel Babayaro, confirmed. Ibrahim died in the crash. But Tijani and the rest of his family...
Anthony Joshua Beats Jermaine Franklin
Anthony Joshua won his first fight in more than two years with a comprehensive points victory over a brave and resilient Jermaine Franklin. The gritty American disappointed Joshua’s supporters, who had been hoping for a sensational win by knockout, by lasting the full 12 rounds late on Saturday night. All three judges scored the fight in Joshua’s favour by accurately...
Super Eagles To Begin World Cup Playoffs Camp Nov
The Super Eagles camp for the 2026 World Cup (Africa playoffs) in Morocco will open on Sunday, November 10, in Rabat, the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed. Nigeria, Gabon, DR Congo and Cameroon will vie for the sole ticket in Africa on November 13 and 16, and the winner will qualify for the inter-continental playoffs in Mexico by March 2026. The Super...
Friendly: Mali Game, Another Strong Test For Finidi –Aikhoumogbe
Former Nigerian international, Andrew Aikhoumogbe has revealed that Super Eagles Tuesday’s friendly game against Mali will serve as another strong audition for Finidi George to stake claim for the senior national team job on a permanent basis. Recall that last Friday, Finidi passed his first game as Super Eagles interim coach when the team defeated the Black Stars of Ghana...
Liverpool, Portugal Star Diogo Jota Dies In Tragic Car Accident At 28
Diogo Jota, the forward for Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team, has tragically passed away at the age of 28 following a fatal car accident in Spain. The incident occurred on the A-52 motorway at kilometre 65, near Palacios de Sanabria in the province of Zamora. According to reports from Spanish sports outlet MARCA, Jota died at the scene...
Don’t Be Too Selfish With Your Future – Saha Warns Ronaldo
Former Manchester United striker, Louis Saha, has criticized Cristiano Ronaldo for being too selfish with his decision making as he tries to force his way out of Old Trafford this summer. Saha in a chat with UK Mirror, said questioned the Portuguese...
Tokyo Olympics: 49 Players Invited As D’Tigers Open Camp In USA
Head Coach of D’Tigers, Mike Brown has officially commenced preparation for the 2020 Olympic Games with the invitation of 49 players as camp opens in California, USA. Top on the list are NBA stars Monte Morris (Denver Nuggets), Miye Oni (Utah Jazz), OG Anunoby (Toronto Raptors), Kz Okpala ( Miami Heat), Festus Ezeli, Precious Achiuwa (Miami Heat), Udoka Azubuike (Utah...
Galatasaray To Permanently Sign Osimhen
Galatasaray, the Turkish champions, are hopeful of finalising one of their most audacious moves ever as they attempt to permanently sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Istanbul giants remain hopeful despite renewed interest from several top Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester United, who are said to have held internal...
Ancelotti Refutes Claims Of Fraud Amid Tax Trial
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied charges of intentionally committing tax fraud on the first day of his trial, where he is accused of failing to report income to Spain’s tax authorities. This is the latest in a series of similar cases involving sports figures in the country. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months...
Troost-Ekong Leaves Europe For Al-Kholood
The Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong stated that he joined Al-Kholood because of the Saudi Pro League team's offer, Punch Sports Extra report. The Super Eagles skipper opened up on his decision to leave Europe for the Middle East during an exclusive interview with the Counter Attack Podcast. Despite winning his first European league with PAOK Salonika in Greece and having the...
