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Nigeria Posts Record-Breaking 30-Medal Haul at Islamic Solidarity Games

Nigeria has achieved its best-ever performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games, concluding the event with a total of 30 medals, including 11 gold,...

Bologna Stuns Udinese 3-0, Maduka Okoye’s Struggle Continues

Udinese suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Bologna in Saturday’s Serie A clash, with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye failing to...

Liverpool Crushed 3-0 at Anfield, Slot’s Side Hit Rock Bottom

Liverpool’s title defence is in free fall, with a humiliating 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds, who had...

Rivers United Fully Prepared for Pyramids in CAF Champions League Clash – Finidi George

Rivers United is set to face defending champions Pyramids FC in their CAF Champions League group stage opener at the 30 June Stadium...

Nigerian Athletes Shine at Islamic Solidarity Games, Brightening Future – AFN’s Aku Aghazu

Nigeria’s track and field athletes delivered a commendable performance at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, securing a total of...

Palladino Pledges to Rebuild Atalanta Around Lookman

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Atalanta’s new head coach, Raffaele Palladino, has sent a clear message to Ademola Lookman and the rest...

Countdown Begins: West African Para Games Kicks Off in Abeokuta on Nov 26

Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, is currently buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host the inaugural West African Para Games (Zones A...

Nigeria’s Nnadozie Shine at CAF Awards (Full list)

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie made history by securing the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for a record third consecutive time, showcasing exceptional...

Just In: Morocco’s Hakimi Takes Home 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international and PSG defender, has secured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year Award for...

Arsenal and Rwanda Part Ways Amid Controversy

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Premier League leaders Arsenal are set to bid farewell to their Rwandan partners at the end of...

Nigeria Shines at Islamic Solidarity Games: Okon-George Eyes 400m Podium

Team Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, continues to yield results, with Patience Okon-George advancing to...

Okoronkwo Snubbed: Super Falcons Star Hits Back at CAF Omission

A wave of disappointment and surprise swept through Nigeria’s football community following the omission of Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo from the CAF...

Nigeria’s World Cup Exit: Garba Lawal Calls for Super Eagles Overhaul

Following Nigeria’s heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, former international Garba Lawal has strongly advocated a total revamp of the national team....

FC Barcelona Returns Home: Athletic to Face Blaugrana at Revamped Spotify Camp Nou

FC Barcelona is set to make its long-awaited return to the iconic Spotify Camp Nou this Saturday, hosting Athletic Club in a La...

Chelle Points Finger at “Voodoo” After Nigeria’s World Cup Failure

Following the Super Eagles’ elimination from the 2026 World Cup—a defeat to DR Congo via a penalty shootout (1-1 draw) in Morocco—head coach...

Ankle Inflammation Forces Kylian Mbappé to Leave France Camp

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Kylian Mbappé has withdrawn from the France national team camp and returned to Madrid after developing inflammation...