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Hull City boss Sergej Jakirović couldn’t hide his admiration for Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi, whose introduction changed the tide in their 2–0 win over Norwich City on Saturday. The Tigers looked second best in the first half, unable to match Norwich’s pace and intensity. Jakirović was honest in his post match reflection, admitting his side […]
Africa’s best players in the past two years, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will lead Nigeria’s charge for crucial three points when the Super Eagles go up against the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in the South African city of Polokwane on Friday […]
As the summer transfer window edges towards its closure on Monday, 1 September 2025 at 7 PM BST, clubs across Europe are rushing to finalize deals. From La Liga to the Premier League, negotiations remain intense, with several massive moves in the works. Atlético Madrid Make Late Push for Nico González Atlético Madrid have lodged […]
Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens made a bright start to their CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B qualifying campaign, defeating Ghana’s Police Ladies 2-1 on Sunday at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a composed finish after latching onto a headed pass. Forward […]
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface’s highly anticipated transfer to AC Milan has been put on hold after the Rossoneri decided not to proceed with the deal following a second round of medical examinations. According to report, the Serie A giants had agreed terms with Bayer Leverkusen over a loan move for the 24-year-old, but concerns raised […]
Nigeria’s match commissioners have launched Premium Trust Bank-powered new blazers as the new Nigeria Premier Football League season kicked off at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta on Friday. Chairman of the NFF Match Commissioners Appointment Committee and Member of the NFF Executive Committee, Alhaji Babagana Kalli told thenff.com: “We want to express our gratitude […]
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for 20-year-old defender Aarón Anselmino to join the German side on loan. While each move is being handled as a separate negotiation, Dortmund is also in the process of making midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka’s permanent transfer from Chelsea, suggesting the two arrangements are tied behind the scenes. Notably, […]
Nigeria’s Abdul Jabar Adama etched his name into history on the penultimate night of the World Junior Swimming Championships, becoming the first athlete from Nigeria (male or female) to claim a medal at a World Aquatics event. Adama clinched silver in the men’s 50m butterfly with a time of 23.64 seconds, finishing just one-tenth behind […]
Former world champion and Hall of Famer Tim Bradley has thrown his weight behind Andre Ward in a hypothetical clash against Anthony Joshua, insisting the retired American would come out on top. Ward, 41, hasn’t fought since his emphatic win over Sergey Kovalev in June 2017, where he cemented his legacy as an undefeated two-weight […]
Defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, began their 2025/26 campaign with a 1–1 draw against last season’s runners-up, Rivers United, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, on Friday. Rivers United took an early lead in the 3rd minute through Aniekeme Okon, before Victor Mbaoma equalised for the Sky Blue Stars […]
