As the festive football calendar heats up, Arsenal welcomes Everton to the Emirates Stadium for a captivating clash in the Premier League. The Gunners, currently sitting on 29 points after 15 matches, will be looking to maintain their strong home…
PRESS STATEMENT Delivers progress report to the President, as assignment to revamp Nigerian sports continues The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), under the chairmanship of Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, have presented a progress…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been sidelined with a left thigh injury, putting his participation in next week’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in doubt. The French star was substituted during Real’s 3-2 Champions League win against Atalanta after scoring…
Former Barcelona talent Marc Guiu played a key role in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Astana, securing their place in the UEFA Conference League knockout stages. Despite challenging conditions, including a grueling 3,600-mile trip to Kazakhstan and freezing -11°C temperatures, Chelsea’s…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face the winner of Benin Republic versus Sierra Leone in their quest for a spot at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The first-round clash between Benin and Sierra Leone is slated…
FIFA has officially confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 men’s World Cup, following a unanimous vote during its Extraordinary Congress. This decision comes alongside the announcement of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco as joint hosts for the…
Barcelona secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund, confirming their progress in the Champions League league phase. Goals from Raphinha and Ferran Torres twice gave Barça the lead, only for Serhou Guirassy to equalize each time. Torres netted the…
Juventus earned a vital 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, extending their unbeaten streak against the English champions to six matches. Despite controlling possession in the early stages, City failed to convert their chances. Juventus capitalized…
Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is gearing up for a highly anticipated return to the octagon, facing France’s Nassourdine Imavov in February 2025. The fight will headline the UFC’s first-ever event in Saudi Arabia. Brazilian contender Caio Barralho revealed…
Aston Villa sealed a dramatic 3-2 win over RB Leipzig, condemning them to a record sixth consecutive Champions League defeat. Villa took an early lead through John McGinn’s composed finish, only for a mistake by Emiliano Martinez to gift Leipzig…
Nordi Mukiele’s dramatic 90th-minute goal secured Bayer Leverkusen a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan, making them the first team to breach the Italians’ defense in this Champions League campaign. The win moved Leverkusen up to second in the group, continuing…
Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg, ending their longest winless run of the season and securing their second Champions League victory. The match saw an early PSG dominance, with Goncalo Ramos breaking the deadlock on the…
Bayern Munich bounced back from an early shock to demolish Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 in their UEFA Champions League clash at the Veltins Arena on Tuesday night. The match started in dramatic fashion, with Shakhtar’s Kevin taking an early lead just…
The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, FIFA announced on Tuesday. This will be the first time the tournament is hosted in South America. The 32-team competition will feature the same…
Kylian Mbappé netted his 50th Champions League goal, with Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham also shining as Real Madrid secured a crucial win over Atalanta to revive their European hopes. Struggling in Europe this season, Real entered Tuesday’s clash in…