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The fourth edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament began in Lagos on Monday, with a total of 190 players competing for the N8m prize pool at this year’s championship at the Teslim Balogun Stadium,…
Denmark midfielder, Christian Eriksen, has spoken for the first time since he collapsed during an international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday night. Footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute of the encounter. The match was…
A planned behind-closed-doors friendly between Scotland and Norway has sparked a war of words between the two nations’ coaches after the Scots withdrew from the match citing injury concerns. The training-ground fixture, scheduled for Monday in North Carolina as both…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Monday. After a tense and scoreless…
African champions, Super Falcons thrashed Senegal 3-0 in their second friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Monday. Justine Madugu’s side recorded a 2-1 victory over their fellow West Africans in the first friendly last Friday. The Super Falcons were…
France international Ibrahima Konate has agreed a four-year deal with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Monday. Real Madrid boss Florentino Perez, who was re-elected club president on Sunday night, had promised…
A year ago, few football fans outside northern Nigeria had heard of Zadok Yohanna. Today, the teenager from Bauchi State is one of the most sought-after young footballers in Europe after securing a move to Premier League side Brighton &…
Edo Queens bounced back from their opening day defeat to Nasarawa Amazons in the Nigeria Women Football League, NPFL, Super Six playoff by thrashing FC Robo Queens 4-1 in Port Harcourt on Monday. It was Robo Queens’ second defeat of…
Negotiations between Chelsea and Manchester City over the potential appointment of Enzo Maresca as the successor to Pep Guardiola have stalled amid a dispute over compensation. Guardiola confirmed on May 22 that he would step down from his role at…
Nasarawa Amazons rallied to beat defending Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in their second game at the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt. Both teams failed to hit target in a keenly contested first half despite…
Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. The former Belgium striker cemented his place in the history of six-time European Cup winners, Liverpool, in 2019. He scored twice in a memorable…
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has picked who will score more goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2026 World Cup is starting on Thursday and will be co-hosted by the USA,…
Former France international Lassana Diarra has reached agreement with FIFA and the Belgian football association in his long-running 65 million euro ($76 million) legal battle, a source close to the case told AFP on Monday. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo while naming the club’s best-ever forward. Neville played alongside great forwards, including Ronaldo, during his time at Old Trafford. Speaking with his ex-teammate Rio Ferdinand during an appearance on Rio Ferdinand’s…
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of joining one of the most exclusive groups in Nigerian football history as he prepares to make his 100th appearance for the national team in Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal in…
Rangers General Manager, Amobi Ezeaku, has resigned from his post as the Secretary of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Club Owners Association. Ezeaku announced his resignation in a statement on Monday. The young administrator described serving in the role as…
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