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Edo Sports Commission Chairman Pledges Support for SWAN Edo Chapter

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has assured the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Edo State chapter, of his full support in advancing sports reportage and development in the state. Enabulele made the pledge while receiving the Association’s leadership, led by its Chairman, Comrade Kehinde Osagiede, during a […]

PSG Set for First Intercontinental Cup Final in Doha

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

European Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain will contest their first-ever Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, FIFA announced on Sunday. Their opponents will be decided just four days earlier in the Challenger Cup playoff. The playoff will see African champions Pyramids of Egypt face the winner between Central American champions Cruz Azul […]

West Ham Sack Graham Potter After Poor Start to 2025/26 Season

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

West Ham United have dismissed head coach Graham Potter following a run of disappointing results that stretched from the latter half of last season into the early stages of the 2025/26 campaign. In a statement released on Saturday, the club said performances “have not matched expectations” and confirmed that the Board of Directors felt a […]

Messi’s Magic Sends Inter Miami to MLS Playoffs with 4-0 Rout of NYCFC

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Lionel Messi delivered another masterclass Wednesday night, scoring twice and assisting once as Inter Miami thrashed New York City FC 4-0 to clinch an MLS Cup playoff berth. The Argentine superstar now leads Major League Soccer’s scoring chart outright with 24 goals in 23 matches — two more than LAFC’s Denis Bouanga — as he […]

Ese Brume Denies Receiving $30,000 Support from NSC After Accident

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian long jumper Ese Brume has dismissed claims that she received $30,000 from the National Sports Commission (NSC) following the accident she suffered last year, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Brume was involved in a near-fatal crash in the United States, which left her with serious injuries and cut short her season. Her vehicle almost plunged […]

Arokodare Scores First Wolves Goal as Chukwueze Makes Fulham Debut

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare opened his account for Wolverhampton Wanderers in style, netting his debut goal as Wolves defeated Everton 2-0 in their EFL Cup clash at the Molineux on Tuesday. Signed on deadline day from Belgian side Genk, Arokodare started on the bench but was introduced in the 68th minute by head coach […]

Semi Ajayi Nears Return as Hull City Face Watford

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi could make his long-awaited return to action this weekend when Hull City travel to face Watford at Vicarage Road in an English Championship clash. The 31-year-old joined the Tigers during the summer transfer window on a free move from West Bromwich Albion but has been sidelined with a hamstring injury […]

Brighton Coach Hails Chiamaka Nnadozie After Historic Ballon d’Or Recognition

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Brighton coach Dario Vidosic has lauded Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie after she capped a stellar year with a top-five finish in the Women’s Yashin Trophy rankings at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. The 24-year-old, who joined Albion from Paris FC in July, earned her place among the world’s elite following standout performances for Nigeria […]