Former Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has said Kylian Mbappé must secure major trophies with the club and shine on the international stage to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Hazard noted that lifting the UEFA Champions League and the Spanish LaLiga title with Real Madrid, as well as making a deep run with France…
FIFA has announced a prize pool of nearly $4 million for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, setting a new financial benchmark in women’s club football. Under the prize structure, the tournament champions will earn $2.3 million—the largest single prize payout in the history of the women’s club game. The runners-up in the final,…
Qatar Stars League club Al Ahli SC have announced the signing of former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong. The central defender joins the Doha-based side from Saudi Arabian outfit Al Kholood, signing a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028. Troost-Ekong has been assigned his preferred No. 5 jersey and…
Manchester City have completed the signing of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in a deal worth an initial £20 million. The England international joins the Premier League champions after entering the final six months of his contract at Selhurst Park, a situation that forced Palace to cash in rather than risk losing their captain on…
Ademola Lookman has disclosed that the Super Eagles went into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a strong determination to win the title. Nigeria ended the tournament with a bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday night, with the Atalanta forward calmly converting the decisive spot kick. Prior to the semifinals,…
Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has expressed confidence that Anthony Joshua will return to the ring following the tragic death of two of his close friends in a car crash. The British-Nigerian boxer was involved in a fatal road accident last month in Nigeria that claimed the lives of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, both…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff. The encounter in Casablanca was a tightly fought contest, with both teams cancelling each other out over 90 minutes. Clear-cut chances were scarce, although Nigeria pushed forward with…
Manchester City have officially launched their pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. The Premier League leaders are close to agreeing personal terms with the England defender and have begun negotiations with the Eagles over a transfer fee. Crystal Palace are reportedly seeking around £40 million for their skipper, who has just six months…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hailed Calvin Bassey as the standout central defender of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Fulham defender featured in all of Nigeria’s matches at the tournament and was one of the team’s most consistent performers. His commanding presence at the back helped the Super…
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has said that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua alone will determine when he is ready to return to the boxing ring. Joshua was involved in a car accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, which claimed the lives of two of his close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif…
