Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reaffirmed the team’s determination to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an interview with the Saudi Pro League in Ar Rass, the Nigerian defender expressed pride in leading the national team and shared insight into the squad’s…
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is close to finalizing a new long-term contract with Premier League club Nottingham Forest. While Aina is already confirmed to stay at the City Ground for the upcoming season — after Forest triggered a one-year extension clause in his current deal — the club is now aiming to secure a…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen may be holding out for a move to Old Trafford this summer. Ferdinand made the comment following reports that Osimhen had rejected a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, fueling speculation about a potential transfer to the Premier League or the…
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold in a landmark $10 billion transaction, making the legendary NBA franchise the most valuable sports team in U.S. history, according to ESPN. The record-breaking deal will see billionaire investor Mark Walter acquire a controlling stake from the Buss family, who have owned the team since 1979.…
Perennial rivals Nigeria and Ghana are set to reignite their historic football rivalry as the Super Falcons face off against the Black Queens in an international friendly ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The match, featuring two of Africa’s most prominent women’s football teams, will be held in Morocco as part…
Former Super Eagles coach and player Sunday Oliseh has expressed strong opposition to appointing a foreign manager to lead Nigeria’s senior national football team, arguing that qualified Nigerian coaches are being overlooked. Speaking on Channels Sports on Sunday, Oliseh criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for handing the team over to Eric Chelle, a French-born…
Atalanta are demanding around €50 million for their star winger, Ademola Lookman, amid growing interest from Serie A champions Napoli. Napoli’s manager, Antonio Conte, is reportedly eager to sign the Nigerian international this summer. However, the steep asking price could complicate negotiations. According to Football Italia, Napoli view the fee as quite high, especially considering…
Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa has been blocked from entering the United States after his visa application was denied twice, reportedly due to past legal issues linked to an attempted robbery case. The 25-year-old is now set to miss the upcoming Club World Cup, with Boca Juniors declining to disclose official reasons for the visa…
Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially joined Real Madrid, signing a six-year contract with the Spanish giants. The England international was unveiled at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he surprised fans by addressing the media in fluent Spanish. Alexander-Arnold arrives from Liverpool, who received €10 million ($11.3 million) as compensation to release him from his…
Brazil sealed their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo. The win marked Carlo Ancelotti’s first triumph as head coach of the five-time world champions. The decisive moment came just before halftime when Vinicius Jr. tapped in from…
