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Lookman’s 14th Ballon d’Or Finish Sparks Nigerian Pride
The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris saw Nigerian star Ademola Lookman finish in 14th place, marking a significant achievement as the only African player on the 30-man shortlist and the second-highest-rated Serie A player, behind Lautaro…
Osimhen Shuns January Move To Chelsea
Victor Osimhen affirms his loyalty and stay in his current club, the Turkish giants Galatasaray until the end of his loan spell. He will not be joining Chelsea during the January transfer window as speculated.
The 25-year-old striker,…
No Divided Loyalties For Australia’s Harry Potter
Harry Potter the rugby player may have been born in the leafy London suburb of Wimbledon but with an accent more Saint Kilda than SW19, the versatile back has no doubt that his allegiances lie firmly with Australia.
The 26-year-old moved…
International friendly: Super Falcons clinch 4-1 victory over Algeria
The Super Falcons completed a dominant display against Algeria with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
Nigeria secured their first-leg 2-0 at last week Tuesday at Remo…
AFCON 2025: CAF Announces Dates For Super Eagles Qualifiers
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the dates for the AFCON qualifiers involving the Super Eagles against their Rwandan and Benin Republic opponents.
CAF has picked Monday, November 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa…
NTF to boost wheelchair tennis development
The Secretary General of Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Shammah Makpa says plans are underway to boost wheelchair tennis development in Nigeria.
Makpa told the Newsmen on Monday in Abuja that the federation was committed to taking…
Man City’s Rodri wins 2024 Ballon d’Or
Rodri Hernandez, the Manchester City midfielder, has been named the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or winner.
The Spanish deep-lying playmaker beat Real Madrid’s trio of Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal to claim his first-ever Ballon…
Manchester United Sacks Manager Erik Ten Hag
Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following a 2-1 loss to West Ham, with the Old Trafford side 14th in the standings after nine (9) games, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
Despite initial optimism and…
NOC Congratulates New ATTF President Wahid Enitan-Oshodi
Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has congratulated Wahid Enitan-Oshodi on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).
The President of the NOC, Habu Gumel, said this in a statement by Tony Nezianya, the…
Liverpool Manager Says Salah Is Crucial In Big Games
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said quality players like Mohamed Salah are crucial in big games after the Egypt international's late strike secured a 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
Salah also scored in last…