Rivers Angels’ Chiamaka Okwuchukwu makes 2024 IFFHS Women’s World Best Youth Player shortlist
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Okwuchukwu has been named among the top 30 candidates for the 2024 International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s World Best Youth Player award. Okwuchukwu, who…
Celtic Coach Rodgers hails Atalanta’s Lookman after Champions League goalless draw
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers had high praise for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman following their goalless draw in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday. Rodgers, who previously coached Lookman…
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles climb to 36th, now 4th in Africa
The Super Eagles have risen to 36th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, Bold Sports reports. This marks a three-place jump from their previous ranking of…
Lookman, Osimhen only Africans in 30-man 2024 IFFHS World Best Player shortlist
Nigerian stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have been named among the 30 finalists for the 2024 International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Men's World Best Player award.…
Tinubu scraps sports ministry, appoints Shehu Dikko National Sports Commission chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Ministry of Sports Development, transferring its responsibilities to the National Sports Commission (NSC). This was contained in a statement released…
Barcelona’s Lewandowski replacement search could trigger major move for Osimhen
Barcelona’s search for a new striker next season could have a ripple effect that might involve Victor Osimhen, Bold Sports reports. Reports from the Spanish outlet Fichajes via Bein Sports…
U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos secure last-minute win over hosts, face USA in quarter-final
Nigeria’s Flamingos pulled off a thrilling 1-0 win over a determined Dominican Republic side in their final Group A match of the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Shakirat Moshood delivered a…
Boniface out of Leverkusen Champions League clash against Brest after car crash
Bayer Leverkusen will be without striker Victor Boniface in their upcoming Champions League clash against Brest, following a recent car accident. The Nigerian forward, who was involved in the crash…
Champions League: Raphael Onyedika sees red in Brugge loss
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika was sent off in a disappointing 3-1 defeat for Club Brugge against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League. The Nigerian was shown a straight…
Kano Pillars U-19 players injured in bus accident
A tragic accident occurred on the Kano Pillars U-19 team's journey to Jos for their match against Plateau United in the inaugural U-19 Youth League. The team bus was involved…
