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Internationally acclaimed boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a fatal road accident in the Makun area of Ogun State, along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed the lives of two persons. The crash reportedly involved an SUV conveying the former heavyweight champion and a stationary truck, sparking widespread…
Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-0 away win over Heidenheim on Sunday, extending their Bundesliga lead to nine points in Harry Kane’s first match as Bayern captain. The victory came after Borussia Dortmund had cut the gap to six points on Friday, but Bayern dominated in the final league game…
Pop superstar Davido has shown his passion for football ahead of AFCON 2025 by betting $25,000 (about ₦36 million) on Nigeria’s opening Group C match against Tanzania. The singer shared a snapshot of his betting slip on his X page on Sunday, revealing that he wagered on both teams to…
Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in the tournament opener on Sunday. Second-half goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi secured the win for the Atlas Lions at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Morocco, Africa’s top-ranked…
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has said Nigeria has a strong case following a petition filed by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA over the eligibility of players used by DR Congo. The petition came after Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo in the African World Cup…
Aston Villa continued their superb Premier League form with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Manchester United at Villa Park on Sunday evening. The win marked Villa’s seventh consecutive league triumph and extended their winning run to ten matches in all competitions, keeping Unai Emery’s side firmly in the title race.…
Alexander Isak endured a mixed night as the Liverpool forward scored but was forced off injured during a dramatic 2–1 victory over nine-man Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday. Isak opened the scoring in the second half in north London after Tottenham were reduced to 10 men before the…
Wilfred Ndidi has been officially named the new captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The 29-year-old midfielder takes over the leadership role following the retirements of former captains William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa. Ndidi, who also serves as vice-captain at…
Nigeria’s most capped international, Ahmed Musa, has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a remarkable Super Eagles career that spanned nearly 15 years. In a heartfelt message addressed to Nigerians and football fans, the former Super Eagles captain reflected on a journey that began when…
Egypt secured a confidence-boosting 2–1 victory over Nigeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) friendly held in Cairo on Tuesday, with Mostafa Mohamed’s second-half goal sealing the win. The hosts took the lead just before the half-hour mark when Mahmoud Saber tapped in at the back post after a…
