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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has apologised for getting "behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner" in Auckland. Adesanya pleaded guilty to drink driving when he attended a court hearing in New Zealand and will return for sentencing on…

Arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the inaugural 1XBet 2023 football tournament billed to start October 3 in Lagos. At the unveiling of the talent-hunting event for the non-league clubs, expected to attract five…

General Manager of Ekiti State Sports Council Adekunle Adeyemi will explain the poor kitting of the state’s athletes during the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State on Saturday, the state government has…

Federal Government has restated its determination to use the National Identification Number rather than facial screening of athletes at the ongoing National Youth Games with a view to ensuring speedy elimination of age cheat in the…

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis sent a curious message after the dismal 0-0 draw with Bologna, prompting a furious response from fans who want Rudi Garcia sacked. The Partenopei were held to a goalless stalemate at the Stadio…

Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche has reacted to recent speculation linking Nigerian striker Gift Orban with a move to the club in the January 2024 transfer window. Frankfurt are thought to be looking for a…

Chelsea pair Noni Madueke and Marc Cucurella are fit to return on Sunday, while Moises Caicedo and Armando Broja are also in contention after injuries. Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah are all…

Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga has joined Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Enyimba on a season-long loan deal. Daga completed the move from Nigeria National League side, FC One Rocket. READ ALSO:Neymar…

Barcelona are set to battle with Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of Super Eagles 21-year-old KAA Gent striker Gift Orban. According to a report by the Fichajes, Barcelona are planning to bolster their attack next summer and have…

Coach Jose Peseiro will have to submit his final 23-man Super Eagles squad to the 2023 AFCON not later than the midnight of January 3, 2024. According to the statement by CAF, all 24 finalists for the forthcoming AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire…

Super Eagles could face defending champions Senegal, 2022 World Cup semifinalists Morocco or hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the first round of the 2023 AFCON after they were not named among the top seeds for next month’s draw. READ…

Liverpool came from behind to beat LASK Linz as they made a winning start to their Europa League campaign. LASK midfielder Florian Flecker struck a brilliant opener from the edge of the area on 19 minutes for the Austrians. Darwin…

Premier League giants Chelsea are set for a £400 million cash injection to bolster their finances. The Stamford Bridge club have been on a mega spending spree since their takeover by Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly. READ ALSO: UCL:…

Nigerian female freestyle wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye, has become the country’s first grappler to qualify for next year’s Olympic Games in Paris after winning the bronze medal in women’s 57kg at the ongoing World Championships in Belgrade…

Digital and telecommunications services provider, Globacom, has congratulated its brand ambassador, Tobi Amusan, on her feat at the Diamond League in Oregon, United States, where she won the women’s 100m hurdles event. Amusan won…

Nigeria has qualified for the 2024 IHF Women's Youth World Championship after defeating Morocco 28-14, Wednesday, at the Africa Women's Youth Handball Championship in Monastir, Tunisia. The Nigeria's under 18 women handball team went…

Victor Osimhen has been named the man-of-the-match award winner for his excellent display during Napoli’s narrow 1-2 win at Braga on Wednesday night. Napoli opened their 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought…

As the 2023/2024 UEFA Europa League is set to kick off on Thursday, the Belgian Jupiler League side KAA Gent is set to unleash another Nigeria forward Goodluck Igbokwe on the competition. The 21-year-old winger joined Gent's reserved…

Declan Rice feels he chose right in leaving West Ham United for Arsenal. That's according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. READ ALSO:Flying Eagles media officer Sharif Abdallah gets CAF appointment He reported yesterday: The…

Flying Eagles media officer Sharif Abdallah has been appointed a media officer by CAF for the inaugural African Football League. READ ALSO:‘My injury not serious’, Onuachu tells Trabzonspor fans Abdallah, a Mass Communications…