THE draw for the UEFA Champions League play-offs took place on Monday in Nyon, Switzerland. Seeded and unseeded clubs were paired based on club coefficient rankings. But restrictions prevented some teams from being drawn against each other. In the Champions…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, THE world football governing body, FIFA, have signed a partnership agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF), a global networking organisation. The foundation brings together nearly 70 grassroot organisations that use football to address…
Juventus are reportedly keen to sell eight of their players this summer transfer window. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the eight players are not in the club’s project this upcoming 2024/25 season. Romano disclosed this in a tweet…
ENGLISH Premier League reigning champions, Manchester City, have been fined £2.09 million by the league body for 22 instances of delaying the kick-off and restart of matches. According to a statement from the Premier League on Wednesday, July 31, Manchester…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress achieved a historic 75-62 win over Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Led by Rena Wakama, the team outperformed expectations, securing their first Olympic victory since Athens 2004. Murjanatu Musa, Ezinne Kalu, and Amy Okonkwo played key roles…
THE International Testing Agency on Saturday said it has provisionally suspended Nigerian lightweight boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore after she tested positive for a banned substance. The suspension has come ahead of her opening fight at the Paris Olympics. Ogunsemilore tested positive…
MANCHESTER United have appointed another first-team coach, Andreas Georgson. The Red Devils disclosed this in a statement on their website ahead of their pre-season friendly clash with Arsenal on Saturday. Georgson is the latest addition to Man United manager, Erik…
… As Owan West FC shines, defeats Owan East FC with 1 goal Holy Trinity Grammar School sports ground, in Sabongida-Ora, the Administrative headquarters of Owan West Local Government, Edo State was a beehive of sporting activities as the Edo…
CHELSEA and Napoli are currently in talks over a deal for Romelu Lukaku, Sky Sports reports. The Blues want to sell Lukaku to Napoli permanently this summer transfer window. However, Napoli wants the Belgium international to replace Victor Osimhen at…
FOOT BALL fans have gone wild in excitement over news of Godswill Enyeama, son of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, signing his first professional contract with Lille as goalkeeper for their U18 team. Enyeama, who enjoyed a successful stint…
