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…
WWE superstar Bray Wyatt dies unexpectedly at 36
Windham Rotunda, better known to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans as Bray Wyatt, has died at the age of 36. The news was confirmed by WWE Chief Content Officer, Paul…
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…
Hurdler Tobi Amusan cleared of doping charges
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has cleared sprinter, Tobi Amusan of doping violations and lifted her provisional suspension. A panel of the Disciplinary Tribunal found that Amusan had not committed…
Nigerians make debut appearance in Heyball Masters in China
The duo of Shehu Bamidele and Aderibigbe Adegbite will be representing team Nigeria as the West African country makes a debut in the Joy Heyball Masters Division One Tour 3…
Joshua gets back on track, knocks out Helenius
Anthony Joshua regained his boxing form on Saturday night, knocking out Robert Helenius in the seventh round of their heavyweight fight at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night.…
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…