Omoyeni Olabode-4 Nov, 2025

Former Manchester United and England captain, David Beckham, has been officially knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, in recognition of his contributions to sport and charity.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Nov, 2025

Bayern Munich have filed an official complaint to UEFA after French police introduced what the German club described as “unacceptable” security measures ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Nov, 2025

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international striker for Galatasaray, has declared his readiness to drive his team to success in the UEFA Champions League, saying that the time has come for the Turkish giants to “make a statement in Europe.”

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Nov, 2025

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hit back at Wayne Rooney’s remarks questioning his leadership, describing the comments as “lazy.” The former Manchester United forward had suggested that Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah failed to inspire the Reds during their recent poor run of four straight league defeats.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Oct, 2025

Real Madrid has announced plans to pursue “substantial” compensation from UEFA after a Spanish court dismissed the governing body’s appeal regarding the European Super League case.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Oct, 2025

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be sidelined for at least three months following a hamstring injury sustained while scoring in a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan, team manager Gabriele Oriali confirmed on Tuesday.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Oct, 2025

Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to make her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika tournament in Florida next month.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Oct, 2025

The England midfielder assisted Kylian Mbappé’s opener before scoring the winning goal, but post-match footage showed him grabbing his crotch and sticking out his tongue—a gesture similar to one that earned him a £25,400 fine and a suspended one-match ban from UEFA during Euro 2024.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Oct, 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says there is still no definite return date for midfielder Rodri, who is recovering from a muscle injury. Speaking to reporters, Guardiola noted that while Rodri has begun partial training, the club will not rush his comeback after previous setbacks.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Oct, 2025

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he will continue to rotate his squad to protect players as the team competes on four fronts this season. The Blues face Wolves in the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday, aiming to recover from their 2-1 Premier League loss to Sunderland.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Oct, 2025

The University of Jos is set to host the 27th National Universities Games Association (NUGA) competition, with over 10,000 athletes from 22 universities expected to participate. The event is scheduled to run from November 6 to 16, 2025.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Oct, 2025

The House of Representatives has approved the creation of a special investigative committee to examine how the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) managed over $25 million received from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football between 2015 and 2025.

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Oct, 2025

In an official statement on Monday, Juventus confirmed Tudor’s departure along with his backroom staff — Ivan Javorcic, Tomislav Rogic, and Riccardo Ragnacci. The club thanked them for their professionalism and wished them success in their future careers.

Omoyeni Olabode-27 Oct, 2025

Enyimba FC have issued head coach Stanley Eguma a two-game ultimatum to revive the team’s performance following a disappointing run in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

Omoyeni Olabode-26 Oct, 2025

Real Madrid triumphed 2–1 over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham sealing a vital La Liga victory.

Omoyeni Olabode-26 Oct, 2025

Göztepe took an early lead through Efkan Bekiroğlu in the sixth minute, but Osimhen equalised in the 19th minute after capitalising on a defensive blunder — his third league goal of the season.

Omoyeni Olabode-26 Oct, 2025

Arsenal extended their Premier League lead to four points after a 1–0 win over Crystal Palace at the Emirates on Sunday, as Eberechi Eze scored against his former club. The midfielder, who joined the Gunners for £60 million in August, volleyed home from Declan Rice’s free-kick six minutes before half-time.

Omoyeni Olabode-26 Oct, 2025

Aston Villa ended Manchester City’s nine-match unbeaten run with a 1–0 victory at Villa Park on Sunday, marking Unai Emery’s third anniversary as manager with a statement win.

Omoyeni Olabode-25 Oct, 2025

FIFA has ignited controversy in Nigeria after featuring the unfinished Birnin Kebbi Stadium — a project co-funded by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) — as its new social media banner.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Oct, 2025

The 31-year-old midfielder, set for his 300th United appearance on Saturday, dismissed reports of an agreement to leave the club next season. Speaking to BBC Sports, Fernandes clarified that he remains committed to United and that any talks about his future will only happen after the tournament.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Oct, 2025

Sheffield Wednesday have entered administration, resulting in an automatic 12-point deduction by the English Football League (EFL). The Championship side confirmed the appointment of insolvency firm Begbies Traynor, marking the end of owner Dejphon Chansiri’s troubled tenure.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Oct, 2025

Osun Babes FC, the women’s football club owned by Osun State Government, has been officially given the green light by the state authorities to compete in the top-flight women’s football league in Nigeria. The approval is part of the Government’s renewed commitment to develop the women’s game in the State and ensure that the club is adequately supported and positioned to participate in the elite tier of the national women’s league.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Oct, 2025

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 3–1 Champions League victory over Bodø/Glimt on Wednesday.

Omoyeni Olabode-21 Oct, 2025

Marcus Rashford netted a brace and Fermin Lopez grabbed a hat-trick as Barcelona cruised to a 6–1 victory over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Teen sensation Lamine Yamal also scored to complete the rout for Hansi Flick’s side.

Omoyeni Olabode-21 Oct, 2025

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has criticised La Liga’s decision to move Barcelona’s match against Villarreal to Miami, calling it “adulterating” the competition. The December fixture will mark the first European league match to be held outside Europe.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 Oct, 2025

According to NBBF Vice President Babs Ogunade, in a statement released by the federation’s secretary, Amina Amanchi, Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club has been awarded the hosting rights for both the Final 8 and Final 4 stages of the competition.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 Oct, 2025

Real Madrid reclaimed top spot in the La Liga standings thanks to another clutch performance from Kylian Mbappé. The French star extended his remarkable scoring streak by netting his 10th goal in nine league outings, securing a tense 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Coliseum Alfredo Di Stéfano on Sunday. His strike in the 78th minute, coming shortly after an opposition red card, proved decisive and ensured Los Blancos leapfrogged rivals Barcelona to end the weekend two points clear at the summit.