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‘More Than a Goalkeeper’ Soneye Recalls Personal Bond with Late Peter Rufai

By Tayo Olu Veteran sports journalist and respected communications strategist, Femi Soneye, has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Nigerian football legend, Peter...

Breaking: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, dies

Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, popularly known as “Dodomayana,” has died at 61 after a prolonged illness. He was widely regarded...

Cristiano Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Diogo Jota After Tragic Death

Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a heartfelt tribute to his Portugal teammate Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash on Thursday. Jota, 28,...

Breaking: Tragedy Strikes Liverpool: Star Player Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash Two Weeks After Wedding

The world of football has been plunged into mourning as Portuguese international and Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota, dies in a car accident in...

CAF Unveils “Born Winners” Slogan for 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the official slogan for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, “Born Winners,”...

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund Set for Thrilling Quarterfinal Clash

Spanish giants Real Madrid have booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup after edging out Juventus 1-0 in a...

Arsenal Signs Kepa Arrizabalaga to Bolster Goalkeeping Options

Arsenal has strengthened its goalkeeping department with the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for a reported £5 million fee. The 30-year-old Spanish...

Nigeria’s Beach Volleyball Team Qualifies for 2025 World Championship

The Nigerian women’s beach volleyball team has made history by qualifying for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia. Esther Mbah and Pamela...

Brighton Signs Nigerian Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie on Free Transfer

Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed the signing of Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria first choice goalkeeper on a free transfer from Paris FC. Nnadozie,...

Leicester City Part Ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy After Relegation

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Leicester City has announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of manager Ruud van...

Ofili’s Allegiance Switch: NSC Still Awaits Official Communication – Olopade

The National Sports Commission (NSC) says it has not received any official communication from Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, regarding her alleged switch of...

Club World Cup: Chelsea Advances to Last 16 with 3-0 Win Over Esperance

Chelsea has advanced to the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a convincing 3-0 win over Tunisian champions, Esperance. The Blues...

NSC DG Olopade Congratulates Nigeria’s Flag Football Teams on Historic Double Victory

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s flag football teams on their historic double victory at...

Dismiss DSS ‘shadow govt’ suit, Utomi tells court

Prof. Pat Utomi has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS)...

Abuja Hosts Thrilling Game Fest 25, Showcasing Nigeria’s Booming Esports Scene

As Africa is projected to house the fastest-growing gaming population, with Nigeria expected to have the highest deposit of gamers in Africa and...

Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance to Turkey Amidst AFN Dispute

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has reportedly switched her international allegiance to Turkey, citing long-standing dissatisfaction with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). According...