Ademola Lookman says he is eager to make his debut for Spanish club, Atletico Madrid, DAILY POST reports. Lookman trained with his new teammates for the first time on Tuesday following his arrival from Serie A club Atalanta. Atletico Madrid…

After Efe Ajagba and Elizabeth Oshoba’s WBC silver title triumphs and Moses Itauma’s collection of continental titles, 2026 presents the year for the trio to claim world championship glory, PETER AKINBO writes Efe Ajagba US-based Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba has…

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has expressed displeasure with his team’s stalemate with Bendel Insurance. The Ikon Allah Boys rallied to a 2-2 draw against Bendel Insurance at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. Henry Onyia gave Bendel Insurance…

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Andy Reid has praised Ola Aina’s influence at Nottingham Forest following the defender’s return from injury. Last season, Aina established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent full-backs, playing a key role in Forest’s strong…

Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi has said that Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo caused him an injury during Fulham’s 3-2 loss at Old Trafford last weekend. Iwobi, a crucial player for Marco Silva’s team this season, played the entire 90 minutes…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been criticised by Jewish community leaders for repeatedly commenting on international affairs, with the group saying the club is being “let down” by his public remarks. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester &…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has revealed how Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has saved Nigerian football by joining Atletico Madrid. Oliseh spoke during a recent interview on his Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights. Lookman, on winter transfer deadline day, joined…

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle’s reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side were already in pole position after winning the semi-final first leg…

Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived Abeokuta for their clash with the Lionesses de Téranga of Senegal, DAILY POST reports. Moses Aduku’s side rounded up the second phase of their preparations in Ibadan on Tuesday. The Falconets arrived Ibadan from Abuja on…

Monaco midfielder, Paul Pogba, has been dropped from their Champions League squad. This means the French midfielder will not feature against Paris Saint-Germain in their knockout round play-off. Pogba was initially part of the squad for the first half of…

Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined full group training with Al Nassr on Wednesday, ending speculation of an extended boycott following his absence from the club’s recent Saudi Pro League match. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward missed Al Nassr’s 1-0 victory over Al Riyadh…

Mikel Arteta has been advised to place Viktor Gyokeres at the “bottom of the pile” following his “embarrassing” contribution to Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea. The Gunners secured their spot in the March Carabao Cup final with a…

Atletico Madrid president, Enrique Cerezo is delighted with Ademola Lookman’s arrival at the club, DAILY POST reports. The Rojiblancos signed the Nigeria international on the final day of the winter transfer window. Lookman penned a contract until 30 June, 2030.…

Senegal’s Lionesses have arrived Abeokuta for their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg qualifying match against the Falconets of Nigeria. The game will hold at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Saturday. The Lekan Salami…

LALIGA’s ambition to deepen its roots in Nigeria took centre stage in Lagos recently, as the Spanish league convened senior executives, policymakers and industry leaders for LALIGA Talks and Tapas, a high-level networking and cultural forum that framed football as…