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Nigerian striker Boniface Marks Return with Goal as Leverkusen Down Hoffenheim 3-1

Victor Boniface made a stunning return to action, scoring a goal as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The...

NSC Inaugurates Elite Athletes and Podium Board to Drive Medal-Winning Performances

“The reason why we are calling this a board and not a committee is because a committee is temporary. We want to make...

Sports Development: A Critical Component of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – Presidency

The Presidency has reaffirmed that sports development plays a vital role in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, serving as a catalyst for...

Nigerian Star Ademola Lookman Ruled Out of Atalanta’s Champions League Clash at Barcelona

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will miss Atalanta’s crucial Champions League match against Barcelona on Wednesday due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old suffered...

Super Eagles Get Tricky AFCON 2025 Draw with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C

The stage is set for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles drawn into Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda,...

Sinner Retains Australian Open Title with Dominant Display Against Zverev

Jannik Sinner, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, has made history by successfully defending his Australian Open title. The 22-year-old Italian sensation defeated Alexander...

Guardiola’s City Implode at Parc des Princes, Champions League Elimination Stare at the Citizens

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Manchester City’s Champions League campaign is hanging by a thread after a shocking 4-2 defeat to Paris...

Barcelona pulls off sensational comeback in Lisbon, defeat Benfica 5-4

In a match that will be etched in the memories of football fans for years to come, Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback...

Djokovic stuns Alcaraz in Australian Open thriller, cruise into semi-final

Novak Djokovic have produced an incredible comeback to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Australian Open quarterfinal match. The 37-year-old Serb, who was...

Football development: NFF begins construction of hostel, world-class pitches

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commenced the construction of a hostel and a standard football pitch, as part of its efforts to...

Neymar opens up on Mbappé’s jealousy after Messi’s arrival at PSG

Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar has disclosed that Kylian Mbappé experienced feelings of jealousy following Lionel Messi’s high-profile transfer to the French...

Erling Haaland Signs 9.5-Year Contract Extension with Manchester City in Record-Breaking Deal

Erling Haaland has penned a groundbreaking contract extension with Manchester City, cementing his position as one of the highest-paid players in the sport....

African Nations Championship: Nigeria to Battle Senegal, Congo, Sudan

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Senegal, Congo, and Sudan in Group D of the 8th African Nations Championship. The...

CAF Postpones CHAN 2024 to August 2025, Motsepe Commends Host Countries’ Progress

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024 to...

Wike Commits to Boosting Sports in FCT, Athletes to Receive Honours, Rewards

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to recognize and reward the outstanding achievements of athletes who successfully represented...

Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra End 30-Year Relationship on Amicable Terms

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina Serra have announced their decision to part ways after 30 years together. The separation...