Tinubu salutes excellence of Nigerian women, as Asisat Oshoala presents CAF award
President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday hosted Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, in Lagos. Tinubu and the…
Victor Osimhen, Oshoala win African Footballer of the Year Awards
In a night filled with pride and excitement, Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen, 24, was crowned the 2023 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards…
Remembering Rashidi Yekini: Google Doodle pays tribute to a goal-scoring legend
Google Doodle, on Monday, paid tribute to Rashidi Yekini, the legendary Nigerian footballer, on what would have been his 60th birthday. Yekini was renowned for his goal-scoring abilities and his…
Nigeria loses bid to host 2027 African Cup of Nations
Nigeria has lost its joint bid with Benin Republic to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania however emerged victorious. The decision was made by…
Mother of Spanish FA boss, Luis Rubiales goes on hunger strike in support of son
The mother of the Spanish Football Association chief, Luis Rubiales has locked herself inside a church and gone on hunger strike in protest of what she called an "inhumane witch…
Spanish FA president’s unwanted kiss sparks debate, apologises
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president, Luis Rubiales, has been criticised for kissing the midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday. The…
Rival fans stab 22-year-old to death, as govt cracks down on football hooliganism
A 22-year-old Greek football fan was stabbed to death by rival fans on Monday night - in the latest incident of violence in the country's soccer league. The fracas which…
Super Falcons qualify for World Cup last 16
Super Falcons on Monday held off Ireland challenge to book a place in the Women's World Cup last 16. The women national football team booked the knockout ticket after a…
Nigeria beat hosts Australia 3-2 on first win at ongoing Women’s World Cup
At the recent Women's World Cup game held at Brisbane Stadium, Australia on Thursday, the Super Falcons defeated Australia 3-2. The Nigerian female team defeated her opponent to earn her…
Musk/Zuckerberg cage fight: ‘We are ready for battle’ say billionaires
Technology billionaire, Elon Musk is having a field day with a proposed bout he had called against fellow Tech billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg. As the tension heightens, fans seem to be…