Former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Sunday Oliseh, is mourning the loss of his younger brother, Uche Oliseh, who passed away at the age of 51. Sunday Oliseh announced his brother’s death in an X post on Sunday, expressing profound grief: “It
Monday Sinclair, former interim head coach of the Super Eagles and a respected figure in Nigerian football, has passed away at the age of 88. His death was confirmed on Wednesday by former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah, who regarded Sinclair as a
Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, a former Super Eagles winger known for his captivating left-footed play, has died. His passing comes just days after that of ex-Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Affectionately called ‘Babaoo’ by fans and associates, Waobikeze was celebrated for his
A Spanish court has handed down a one-year prison sentence to former Real Madrid manager and current Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti, for tax fraud committed in 2014. However, due to Spanish law regarding sentences under two years for non-violent crimes and Ancelotti’s lack
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has been appointed as Special Adviser to the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe. Motsepe announced the appointment during a live-streamed YouTube press conference on Saturday, welcoming Pinnick back into CAF’s
Long before he became a celebrated figure in Nigerian football, Peter Rufai was already known by the distinctive nickname “Dodo Mayana,” a moniker that would define his iconic career marked by acrobatic saves and calm goalkeeping. In one of his final public interviews
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a new management board for Kano Pillars Football Club, appointing former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa as the club’s new General Manager. The move is part of the state government’s broader efforts to revamp and strengthen the
The Nigerian football community is deeply saddened by the passing of Peter Rufai, a 61-year-old Nigerian icon and former Super Eagles goalkeeper, who died on Thursday. Affectionately known as “Dodo Mayana” due to his remarkable agility and fearless saves, Rufai’s influence extended far
Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper and a member of the victorious 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, has passed away. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Rufai’s death on Thursday via a post on its official X handle. The NFF’s
Liverpool and Portugal international forward Diogo Jota, along with his brother Andre Felipe, tragically died in a car crash in northwestern Spain on Thursday. Police confirmed that their vehicle veered off a motorway in the municipality of Cernadilla, located in the province of
Kylian Mbappé has filed a legal complaint against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), accusing them of moral harassment, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday. The new Real Madrid star is currently in a dispute with PSG, claiming the club owes him
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo stated on Saturday that the prestigious individual award should be given to a player whose team has won the Champions League. Speaking before Sunday’s Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich, the veteran forward, 40,
Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from behind to secure a draw in their first-ever senior international match against Russia. The team, fresh off winning the Unity Cup in west London, showed confidence despite the absence of key players like Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, Ademola
Nigerian boxing icon Obisia Nwankpa, widely known as “Golden Gloves,” has passed away at the age of 75. He died in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, marking another significant loss for Nigerian sports this year. Rafiu Ladipo, President of the
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has secured their first-ever Champions League title, dominating Inter Milan with a resounding 5-0 victory on Saturday in what has been described as the most one-sided final in the competition’s history. The match, held at Munich’s Allianz Arena, saw teenager
At least 20 athletes from the Kano Contingent have been confirmed dead following a horrific motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The athletes were reportedly returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in
Bayelsa State has taken an early lead in the medals table at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, dubbed the Gateway Games, currently being held in Ogun State. According to the official tally from Thursday morning, Bayelsa tops the table with 19 gold,
Crystal Palace achieved a stunning 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Saturday, clinching the FA Cup for the first time in their history. Eberechi Eze’s early goal proved decisive in a dramatic final at Wembley. Eze’s strike came in the 16th minute, capitalizing
A spectacular goal from Lamine Yamal sealed Barcelona’s La Liga championship with a 2-0 victory over their local rivals Espanyol on Thursday. This win ensures that Real Madrid can no longer overtake them at the top of the league table. Yamal’s strike, along
In a captivating match at Anfield, Arsenal fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League champions Liverpool, despite Mikel Merino scoring for Arsenal and later being sent off. Liverpool, who had already clinched the league title, started
In a thrilling El Clasico match, Barcelona came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Real Madrid 5-3. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for Real Madrid, netting two goals within the first 14 minutes. However, Barcelona responded with four goals before halftime, scored
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso announced on Friday that he will depart the club at the end of the current season. This announcement comes amidst strong speculation linking him to a managerial position at Spanish giants Real Madrid. Alonso stated that it was
Paris Saint-Germain have qualified for the Champions League final after securing a 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Wednesday, resulting in a 3-1 aggregate win. Fabian Ruiz’s strike from just outside the box in the 27th
A respected football referee, 36-year-old Patrick Ngalamulume, known as “Ngalas”, has been lynched and set ablaze by an angry mob in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to Africa Soccer, Ngalamulume was accused of theft without any evidence and brutally killed on
Davide Frattesi’s extra-time goal propelled Inter Milan into the Champions League final on Tuesday, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory over Barcelona, for a 7-6 aggregate triumph. Italy midfielder Frattesi scored the decisive goal in the 99th minute of a captivating match played under
The Ogun State Government has appointed Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami as its inaugural Grand Sports Ambassador, a significant step towards advancing sports development in the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the announcement during a press briefing with sports journalists in Abeokuta on
Chelsea significantly boosted their chances of qualifying for the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over a lacklustre Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring early for Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side. A second-half own goal by Jarell Quansah extended
Bayern Munich have clinched their 34th German league title, and Harry Kane’s first major trophy, after Bayer Leverkusen, the only team that could mathematically catch them, drew 2-2 with Freiburg on Sunday. Bayern’s own 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig on Saturday meant Leverkusen
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the decisive goal. Dembele struck early in the fourth minute, finishing off a flowing PSG move
Liverpool comfortably defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on Sunday, securing their first league title since 2020 and only their second in 35 years. With this victory, the Reds now have an insurmountable 15-point lead over second-placed Arsenal with just four games remaining,