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FIFA CWC: Top Scorers After Round of 16
The race for global football glory is heating up at the ongoing revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States, with the tournament now entering the quarterfinal stage. As teams battle for a spot in the final, the competition for the Golden Boot is proving just as fierce. Following the conclusion of the […]
Atalanta Hold Firm on €50m Valuation for Lookman Amid Growing Transfer Interest
Atalanta have reiterated that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will only be allowed to leave the club this summer if a suitable offer meets their valuation, with the Serie A side refusing to entertain negotiations below their set price. According to Italian outlet Le Bombe di Vlad, the Bergamo-based club are open to a potential sale […]
Aruna Slides, Bello Climbs in Latest ITTF World Rankings
Nigeria’s top-ranked table tennis star, Quadri Aruna, dropped one spot in the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings, while compatriot Fatima Bello enjoyed a modest rise in the women’s category. In the ITTF Week 27 rankings released on Tuesday, Aruna slipped from 23rd to 24th in the men’s singles despite retaining his 1,140 […]
Nigeria’s New Athletics Head Coach Aliyu Pledges Reforms, Discipline
The newly appointed national athletics head coach, Solomon Aliyu, has vowed to implement sweeping reforms aimed at rebuilding Nigeria’s technical coaching framework and restoring discipline across the Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s (AFN) programmes. Aliyu, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police and current president of the Nigeria Athletics Coaches Association, was appointed by the AFN in […]
Naza Reflects on Ijele SC’s Debut NNL Season, Vows Swift Return After Relegation
The Chief Executive Officer of Ijele Sports Club, Ferdinand A. Naza (MCArb, UEFA CFM), has reflected on the club’s debut campaign in the Nigeria National League (NNL), describing it as a season of valuable lessons and unshakable resolve, despite the setback of relegation. In a heartfelt end-of-season address to fans, players, and stakeholders, Naza acknowledged […]
CAF to Announce 2026 CHAN Host, 2025 Awards Venue, and New Interclub Committee Chair
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is poised to make a series of key announcements this weekend, including the host nation for the 2026 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the venue for the 2025 CAF Awards, and the appointment of a new chairman for its Interclub Competitions Committee. According to a statement released by CAF on […]
NFF Names 16 Top Referees for 2025 NNL Super Eight Playoffs
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released the list of match officials selected to officiate the eagerly anticipated 2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoffs, scheduled to take place from July 5 to 12 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. In its bid to uphold the highest standards of officiating, the […]
Wimbledon: Jack Draper Downplays Pressure as He Leads British Charge in Pursuit of Grand Slam Dream
British No. 1 Jack Draper says he returns to Wimbledon this year a stronger and more mature player, as he continues his push for Grand Slam success. The 22-year-old faces Croatian veteran Marin Čilić in the second round, seeking to build on a breakout season that has seen him climb to No. 4 in the […]
FIFA CWC: Borussia Dortmund Edge Monterrey to Reach Quarterfinals
Borussia Dortmund held off a spirited second-half comeback from Monterrey to seal a 2–1 victory and book the final spot in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta on Tuesday. First-half goals from Serhou Guirassy in the 14th and 24th minutes gave the Bundesliga side a comfortable cushion heading into […]
FIFA CWC: In-Form García Heads Real Madrid into Quarterfinals
Gonzalo García’s powerful second-half header proved decisive as Real Madrid edged past Juventus to book their place in the quarterfinals of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup, held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Spanish giants, who topped Group H, met Group G runners-up Juventus in the round of 16 — their first […]