Olakunle Akala signs for Shooting Stars after leaving Kano Pillars

Shooting Stars Sports Club have completed the signing of defensive midfielder Olakunle Akala from Kano Pillars on a one-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season,…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem

Super Eagles-eligible defender Michael Kayode signs new long-term contract with Brentford until 2032

Premier League side Brentford have secured the long-term future of Super Eagles-eligible defender Michael Kayode, with the club confirming he has signed a new contract that will keep him at…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem

Eritrea: Encouragement to winners of Asmara Marathon 2026

At a ceremony organized on 1 July in Barentu, the Gash Barka regional administration encouraged winners in various competitions at the Asmara Marathon 2026. Noting that sports activities in the…

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Striker Abiola Dauda retires after 20-year pro career

...Abiola Dauda played in Sweden, Greece, Scotland, India Veteran Nigerian striker Abiola Dauda has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned two…

Andre Olasukanmi

Nigerian-eligible winger Abraham Odoh completes Salford City move from Peterborough United

Salford City have strengthened their squad with the signing of Nigerian-eligible winger Abraham Odoh from Peterborough United on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee, subject to EFL and FA…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem

Daniel Daga wins appeal against six-month prison sentence, set for Molde return

Daniel Daga has won his appeal against a six-month prison sentence for committing a sexual act without consent after the Frostating Court of Appeal in Norway unanimously acquitted the Nigerian…

Ayomide Akinkuade

Joe Aribo launches £30,000 (₦54.8m) campaign to renovate Lavender Avenue football pitch for community kids

Joe Aribo has launched a fundraising campaign to raise £30,000 (approximately ₦54.8 million) to renovate a football pitch on Lavender Avenue as part of activities marking his 30th birthday, Bold…

Ayomide Akinkuade

Victor Boniface first to return for Bayer Leverkusen preseason training

Victor Boniface became the first Bayer Leverkusen player to report for preseason training as the Nigerian striker targets a fresh start ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, Bold Sports reports. The…

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Benjamin Fredrick reports to Brentford preseason training, eyes return to action

Benjamin Fredrick has returned to preseason training with Brentford as the Nigerian defender steps up his comeback from the knee injury that cut short his promising 2024/25 campaign. The 21-year-old…

Ayomide Akinkuade

Oliver Glasner set to lead Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest after Vítor Pereira exit

Nottingham Forest are set to begin a new chapter after reaching an agreement to appoint Oliver Glasner as their new head coach following the departure of Vítor Pereira. The Austrian…

Emmanuel Onyeacholem