Nigeria will take on Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday, as per reports. The Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin earlier in the day, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group […]
FC Barcelona has officially confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Frenkie de Jong on a new long-term contract, with the formal signing ceremony scheduled for tomorrow. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Tuesday, the new deal will keep the Dutch midfielder at the club until June 2029, extending his stay and solidifying […]
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the acquisition of Nigerian central defender Justin Osagie, 20, following a trial period at Stamford Bridge. The transfer was completed on undisclosed terms, after Osagie’s contract with Peterborough United came to an end. During his trial, Osagie reportedly impressed Chelsea’s academy coaches, leading to a permanent arrangement. He has since […]
Manchester United have finalised a deal to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF. The agreement, confirmed by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, will see the young talent join the Red Devils in the summer of 2026 upon turning 18. According to Romano, all contracts have been approved by United’s lawyers, […]
Club captain Marquinhos has joined the growing list of big-name absentees for Paris Saint-Germain after suffering a thigh issue, the European champions announced on Friday. The 31-year-old Brazilian defender “will undergo treatment on a left thigh injury over the next few weeks”, PSG announced on their website. The latest injury blow for Luis Enrique’s side […]
Swedish Marathon organisers have confirmed that Ethiopian marathon runner Shewarge Alene died at 30 years old. Alene, who won the Stockholm race in May, fell ill during a training session. She was taken to the hospital, where she passed away. She competed in 27 marathons as a professional between 2011 and 2025, recording 12 victories. […]
The Flying Eagles arrived in the Chilean city of Talca on Thursday afternoon ahead of their participation in the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. Nigeria is placed in Group F alongside Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia, with all group matches scheduled to be played in Talca. Upon arrival, the two-time U20 World Cup finalists were […]
Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, who is being investigated over an alleged rape, said he has “peace of mind” and expects to be cleared of the accusations. Last month, French prosecutors called for the 26-year-old Morocco international to face trial over the allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman that he had met over social […]
Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run on Saturday in La Liga when they host an Espanyol side who have also begun the season in impressive form. The Catalan minnows are one of four teams yet to taste defeat in the […]
President Bola Tinubu has restated Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, assuring the visiting Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee that the country is fully committed to delivering the event on African soil for the first time in the Games’ history. Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the remarks on […]
