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Transfer: RB Leipzig line up move for Nigerian midfielder 

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig are interested in Göztepe midfielder Anthony Dennis, DAILY POST reports. According to Turkish news outlet, Fanatik, Leipzig are already in advanced talks to sign the Nigerian. Ole Werner’s side are considering a transfer fee of approximately…

Nigeria Rugby League Appoints New High-Performance Staff

The Nigeria Rugby League Association has reinforced its backroom staff with the addition of a director of high performance and mentors for both the men’s and women’s national teams, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The governing body announced Luke Shearman as…

The five oldest players gunning for glory in Morocco

Every Africa Cup of Nations throws up fresh faces and breakout stars, but history has repeatedly shown that tournaments are often decided by those who have seen it all before. The noise, the pressure, the unforgiving margins, AFCON is rarely…

2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms prize money

FIFA have confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million. The 48 participating nations will share from a $655million pot. The country that emerges as champions will be awarded $50million – the biggest…

Egypt loss a useful AFCON rehearsal, says Awaziem

Nigeria defender Chidozie Awaziem described Tuesday’s 2–1 defeat to Egypt in Cairo as a valuable test ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking to NFF TV after the friendly, Awaziem said the game offered…

Abia, Imo gear up as Delta holds summit for coaches

Preparations for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games have gathered momentum across participating states, with Abia and Imo activating their State Liaison Committees, while Delta State held a strategic working session with coaches. The Niger Delta Games will…

Man Utd, Tottenham in battle to sign El Mala

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have joined the battle to sign Koln winger Said El Mala next year.According to Sport Bild, the Premier League clubs have now contacted Koln through intermediaries to register their interest in El Mala ahead of…

5 Football Legends Who Never Won the AFCON Trophy

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the flagship international men’s football tournament in Africa. Organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), it determines the continent’s national champion and is one of the most watched football competitions in the…

Copa del Rey: 12 clubs qualify for Round of 16

At least twelve clubs have booked their places in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 stage. This follows the conclusion of Wednesday’s Round of 32 fixtures played across different grounds in Spain. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid defeated the…

Thierry Henry gets BBC Lifetime Achievement Award

Former Arsenal and France striker, Thierry Henry, will receive the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the 48-year-old, who retired from professional football in 2014, will…

Super Eagles get another “lifeline”

Nigeria’s hopes of a late return to the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been unexpectedly revived following a formal complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the eligibility of players fielded by DR Congo during the…

Man City vs Newcastle, Chelsea awaits

The English Football League has released the draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals, confirming Manchester City will face holders Newcastle United. At the same time, Chelsea will await the outcome of the Arsenal-Crystal Palace quarter-final. The draw, announced late Wednesday…

Egypt edge Super Eagles 2–1 in AFCON warm-up friendly

Egypt claimed a 2–1 win over Nigeria on Tuesday night at the Cairo International Stadium, handing the Super Eagles a narrow defeat in a friendly match used by both teams to fine-tune preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…

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