The Football World is mourning the loss of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Nigerian players have taken to social media to express their sadness at the “unimaginable” loss of the celebrated Portuguese soccer star. Jota, 28, and his brother Andre were involved in…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly close to joining Manchester United in a deal that could make him the club’s most expensive signing in history. According to sources, Osimhen has agreed to personal terms with the Red Devils, including a weekly wage of £660,000 before tax. The transfer is said to be the result of…
In a shocking move, Tottenham Hotspur announced the sacking of manager Ange Postecoglou on Friday, just 16 days after he led the team to a historic Europa League victory. The Australian coach’s departure comes after a disappointing domestic season, where Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League table. Postecoglou’s tenure at Tottenham was marked by…
Two Belgian men have claimed they hid in a toilet at Munich’s Allianz Arena for 27 hours in order to watch last weekend’s Champions League final for free. Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told Belgian broadcaster VRT News they managed to get into the ground the day before the match then emerged to watch Paris…
Huge celebrations erupted in Jordan after the national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup, earning a spot in the tournament for the first time following a decisive 3-0 victory against Oman. Fans drove their cars through Jordan’s capital Amman late Thursday, honking their horns and chanting victory while others waved the national flag in…
The highly anticipated friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses has been rescheduled once more. Initially set for Saturday, May 31, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the match was later moved to Monday, June 2, at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta due to the late arrival of the…
In a stunning display of sporting excellence, Ogun State has made history at the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), also known as Gateway Games 2024, by securing a remarkable second-place finish on the medals table. This achievement marks the state’s best-ever performance in the competition, surpassing expectations and cementing its growing reputation as a sporting…
In a resounding display of sporting prowess, Delta State has emerged victorious at the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024, held in Ogun State. The State’s Athletic Teams demonstrated unparalleled excellence, securing a staggering 122 gold, 95 silver, and 105 bronze medals. The championship win marks Delta State’s fifth consecutive triumph at the National Sports…
Nigerian sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, setting a new meet record of 12.45 seconds. Amusan’s performance eclipsed the previous meet record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018, making it a standout achievement for the 2022 World Champion…
