THE Super Eagles of Nigeria have been presented with an earlier opportunity to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan in June. This followed the pairing of both teams again in…
THREE of the four quarter-final fixtures at Euro 2024 have been confirmed. This follows Monday’s Round of 16 clashes. France needed a last-gap own goal from Jan Vertonghen to defeat Belgium 1-0 in the first game. They will now face…
THE desire and commitment of Super Eagles players, who were born abroad have been questioned by Nigeria’s Sports Minister, John Enoh. The Minister said some players in the team are not good enough for the Super Eagles. Osun Defender reports…
FOOTBALL transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has suggested that Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino is set to undergo a medical with Chelsea in the coming days. According to Romano, Anselmino will join the Premier League west London club on a loan…
A Kai Havertz penalty and a Jamal Musiala strike gave Germany a 2-0 win over Denmark. Germany thus booked a place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals on Saturday. The host nation reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a dramatic game…
Jannik Sinner claimed his first title as world number one with victory over Hubert Hurkacz at the Halle Open. Italy’s Sinner won his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January and replaced Novak Djokovic at the top of…
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Friday that the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals have been postponed by six months. Originally set for mid-2025, the tournament in Morocco will now take place from December 21, 2025,…
Before his death, Isiah was a neighbour to the accused and was an up-and-coming boxer. The commencement of the hearing in the case of Nicholas Francis Xavier Giroux, 36, who shot dead a Nigerian boxer, is set for July 17. He…
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced dates for the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) billed for Morocco. CAF Executive Committee ratified the dates at a meeting on Friday…
THE Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Falcons’ captain Rasheedat Ajibade on her recent accolade as Player of the Season for Atlético Madrid Femenino, her Spanish top-division club. Ajibade’s remarkable performance throughout the season was capped off by her decisive…
