Calm has returned to the town of Lafiagi in Kwara State, Nigeria, after a high-level security delegation intervened following violent protests against recent anti-narcotics operations. The delegation, led by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Security, Alhaji Muideen Aliyu, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, and Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, met with…
In an electrifying display of skill and determination, Nigeria’s Wasi Adeshina is preparing for a crucial matchup at the second Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa event, which is set to take place on Saturday, August 9, at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa. The highly anticipated event will showcase some of…
Serie A club, Atalanta BC have made it abundantly clear that they will not entertain any reductions in the asking price for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman. The Bergamo-based club is open to selling the talented player this summer, but only if their valuation of between €50 million and €60 million is met, according to reports…
Cristiano Ronaldo has said resting up to play in a record sixth World Cup was more important to him than switching teams to play in the Club World Cup. Ronaldo, who signed a new two-year contract at Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Thursday, confirmed that he had the option to play at the…
Pep Guardiola has accepted that participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could “destroy” Manchester City’s season but has hinted that other clubs not in the tournament are jealous they aren’t taking part. Guardiola and his players have been in the United States for more than two weeks and could spend another two weeks away…
Legendary Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has expressed his surprise at Cesc Fabregas’s rapid success in management, stating he never anticipated such swift progress for the former midfielder. Fabregas retired from professional football in July 2023 after a celebrated career that included Premier League, FA Cup, and La Liga titles, as well as the 2010 World…
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has expressed optimism as his side gears up to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) on Saturday. This follows Bayern’s impressive 4-2 victory over Flamengo in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Harry Kane starred for Bayern with a brace, while Leon…
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has bragged that no defender playing in Turkey can stop his compatriot Victor Osimhen. Omeruo’s comments come as Osimhen’s future remains up in the air. Last season, the 26-year-old left Napoli to play on loan at Galatasaray. During his time there, he scored 37 goals to help Gala win the…
French striker Olivier Giroud is set to join Ligue 1 side Lille after leaving Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. The 38-year-old, who is France’s all-time top scorer with 57 goals, played for Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan before joining LAFC last year and helped them win their first Open Cup title with a…
Kano Pillars have confirmed that Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, will be among the players representing the club in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. In a statement from the club’s media and communications directorate, it was announced that Kano Pillars will commence pre-season training today, June 30, following a month-long break after…
