The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims circulating on social media that it owed the late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000 prior to his death. Chukwu, a revered former Super Eagles captain and head coach, passed away on Saturday, April 12, at the age of 74, sparking widespread mourning across…
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has declared that his team is fully prepared for their crucial Champions League quarter-final second-leg showdown against Arsenal on Wednesday. The Brazilian winger fired up Los Blancos supporters with a defiant message of belief, following Madrid’s narrow 1-0 La Liga victory over Deportivo Alavés on Sunday. Madrid will host the…
Charles Bassey, a former Green Eagles defender and a key figure in Nigeria’s triumphant 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) team, has died after a prolonged illness. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the news in a statement released on Sunday. Bassey passed away on Saturday, April 12, in his hometown of Eket, Akwa…
Legendary Green Eagles captain and former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, has passed away at the age of 74. The news of his passing was announced on social media by his former teammate and fellow football icon, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, who shared a heartfelt tribute: “I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a ₦5 million fine on Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) following an attack on the Ikorodu City entourage at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The incident occurred after the teams’ goalless draw in the Southwest derby on Sunday. Players and officials of Ikorodu City were forced…
Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his career beyond the pitch, announcing a bold new venture into the movie business. The 40-year-old Portuguese star, currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, is teaming up with acclaimed filmmaker Matthew Vaughn—known for Snatch, Layer Cake, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels—to launch a new…
Chelsea legend John Terry has named four central defenders—both past and present—whom he considers the greatest in Premier League history. In an interview with SportBible, the former England captain was asked to select his “Mount Rushmore” of Premier League defenders, and unsurprisingly, Terry included himself in the prestigious list. Terry singled out Manchester United icon…
Former Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo was the victim of a daylight robbery in Barcelona. The Brazilian player, currently on loan to Girona in La Liga from Juventus after a short stint at Liverpool, was reportedly targeted while enjoying some free time in the city. According to Marca, Melo was shopping and paying for his parking…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed rumors surrounding the termination of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle’s contract. Reports had circulated suggesting that Chelle’s future with the Nigerian national team was in doubt following disappointing results in the March 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which left the country’s hopes hanging by a thread. However, a senior…
At least three people were killed and five others injured in an attack by armed men on Ruwi village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources informed security analyst Zagazola Makama that the attack took place around 12:20 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025. The sources revealed that the assailants stormed the…
