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Messi Shines in Buenos Aires as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay Join Argentina at 2026 World Cup

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Lionel Messi lit up Buenos Aires on Thursday night with two goals in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela, as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay also confirmed their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Argentina already assured of qualification, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes at the packed Mas Monumental Stadium, where 80,000 […]

Asisat Oshoala Joins Al Hilal on Two-Year Deal After Bay FC Exit

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala on a two-year contract. The six-time Africa Women’s Player of the Year completed her move from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Bay FC, where she spent one-and-a-half seasons. She was unveiled on Tuesday through the club’s social […]

AFN President Okowa Claims Favour Ofili’s Switch to Turkey Was Driven by Money

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has alleged that sprinter Favour Ofili’s decision to dump Nigeria for Turkey was financially motivated, despite her claims of neglect by Nigerian sports authorities. Speaking in an interview with ESPN, Okowa confirmed that both World Athletics and Ofili had formally communicated her switch to the […]

Liverpool and Man City Draw Real Madrid in Revamped Champions League Format

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Liverpool and Manchester City will both face 15-time champions Real Madrid in the new-look Champions League league phase. For the first time in history, six Premier League clubs are competing under the expanded 36-team format. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have also been paired with Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan in their eight group fixtures, while Pep […]

NFF Confirms Dates for Super Falcons’ WAFCON Qualifier Against Benin

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the dates for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash between the Super Falcons and the She-Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Benin will host the first leg, while Nigeria will play the return fixture, with both encounters scheduled to take place within the FIFA international window […]

Victor Boniface’s AC Milan Move Collapses Over Medical Concerns — A Look at 10 Stars Who Also Failed Tests but Bounced Back

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has hit the headlines after reports in Germany confirmed that his proposed move to AC Milan collapsed due to concerns over his fitness and medical history. According to BILD, the Bayer Leverkusen forward underwent four separate medical tests in Italy, but the Rossoneri ultimately decided to pull the plug on the […]

Team Edo Set for Impressive Outing at 9th National Youth Games — Enabulele

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has expressed confidence that Team Edo will deliver an outstanding performance at the 9th National Youth Games (NYG), scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State, from August 26 to September 6, 2025. Speaking through his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the Games as […]

Fulham Eye Move for Basel Winger Philip Otele Amid Bundesliga Interest

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Fulham are weighing up a potential bid for Basel winger Philip Otele, following reports that their scouts were present during Basel’s UEFA Champions League playoff clash against Copenhagen on Tuesday. The Premier League side, managed by Marco Silva, are assessing whether to make a formal offer for the Nigerian forward, who has been valued at […]