Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi has shared the conversation he had with Argentina football icon, Lionel Messi after the medal ceremony at the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Argentina defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the competition almost 20 years ago but Mikel, who was awarded the Silver Ball Award, says he deserved…
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea has returned to football after signing a one-year contract with Fiorentina. The Spanish goalkeeper was released back in the summer of 2023, bringing an end to a 12-year stay at Old Trafford. Following his exit, the stopper spent a year without a club but he has now finally…
Manchester City football club of England defeated Manchester United on penalty shootout to win the 2024 Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, August 10. This is the first time Manchester City will be winning the Community Shield since 2019, ending a run of three straight defeats (2021, 2022, 2023) while Manchester United remain…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported seven new cases of Lassa fever across Edo, Bauchi, and Kogi states. The cases, recorded between July 22 and July 28, highlight the ongoing challenge of managing the viral hemorrhagic illness in Nigeria. According to a statement released on Friday, August 9, via…
Portuguese footballer, Pepe has announced his retirement from football at the age of 41. The former Real Madrid star is widely regarded as one of the best defenders of the 21st century after winning 34 trophies and playing a total of 878 games. Pepe decided to announce his retirement following a sensational 23-year playing…
The former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou has died at the age of 77. He passed away on Thursday in Paris, reported Cameroon Concord. Hayatou served as the President of CAF from 1988 until March 2017, when he was replaced by Malagasy, Ahmad Ahmad. He also held the position of…
Man City and Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal for Julian Alvarez worth up to £82m (€95m). Atletico will pay £64m up front (€75m) with the remainder of the fee coming in add-ons, and it will be a record sale for City and represents a huge profit on the £14m the Premier League champions…
Serena Williams and her daughters were prevented from entering a restaurant in Paris. The retired tennis champion criticized a luxury hotel in Paris on Monday evening, August 5, for being “denied access” to the hotel’s rooftop restaurant along with her children. Serena, who served as a torch bearer at the opening ceremony of…
Former Everton manager, David Moyes has described his time at Manchester United as the greatest regret and failure of his managerial career. Moyes left Everton to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as head coach in July 2013 after the legendary Ferguson called time on his career.Moyes lifted the Community Shield in a 2-0 victory against Wigan…
Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Napoli to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli on a long-season loan with the deal to see Romelu Lukaku head in the opposite direction. The move for Lukaku is expected to be permanent, whereas the Osimhen talks centre on a loan deal with an option to…
