Category: Sports

By Miracle Ogunde Less than 24 hours after the defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League, Real Madrid’s official team bus was involved in a crash on the M40 motorway, A video clip that has gone viral, showed the branded coach in the back of a lorry, with slow-moving cars trundling past and getting a…

By Miracle Ogunde Leicester City of England has parted ways with manager Steve Cooper with immediate effect. The manager’s dismissal was announced by the club on Sunday in a statement on its website, titled, “Leicester City Part Company With Steve Cooper.” His sack comes after the Foxes lost 2-1 at home against Chelsea in the…

Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were among five stars shortlisted on Monday for the African Player of the Year award. A Confederation of African Football statement listed Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra and Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy as the other contenders. Lookman scored a hat-trick for…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles concluded their Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifiers with a shocking 2-1 loss to Rwanda. The match, held on Monday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, showcased the underdog’s resilience as the Rwandan side came from behind to secure victory. However, Nigeria had already qualified for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, finishing top…

Juventus have terminated Paul Pogba’s contract, the Serie A club announced on Friday, as the France midfielder prepares to return to action from a doping ban. In a statement, Juve said that they and Pogba “have reached a mutual agreement for the termination of their contract as of 30 November, 2024”. AFP

Victor Osimhen has drawn level with the legendary Segun Odegbami, in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night. Osimhen came into the match in third place with 22 goals. But the…

Super Eagles’ captain William Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, and 19 other players participated in Tuesday’s first training session in Abidjan. Only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar was being expected. The team were in high spirits ahead of a potentially explosive Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against neighbours Benin Republic on Thursday. Coach Augustine Eguavoen…

Sunshine Stars chairman, Bamidele Ologunloluwa has refuted claims of interference by former head coach of the team, Kennedy Boboye. Ologunloluwa stated in a statement through the club’s media that there was never a time he or any member of the club’s management directly interfered in Boboye’s job. Boboye announced his resignation from his position on…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the selection of two Nigerian referees, Kazzim Abiola and Samuel Pwadutakam, to take part in an important pre-competition training and evaluation program for the upcoming 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. This intensive training program is set to take place from December 4th to December 9th in…

Sunshine Stars FC’s coach, Kennedy Boboye, has resigned from his role following his team’s defeat in Owerri. His side had lost three straight games and four of their last five matches. Boboye cited constant interference from club management, particularly from ODSFA Chairman Bamidele Ologunloluwa, whose increasingly disruptive actions were the reason for his decision.