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Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi extended their congratulations to former club teammate Ousmane Dembélé after he claimed the Ballon d’Or award on Monday. Dembélé triumphed over Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal to secure the prestigious individual trophy following an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain. The French forward netted 35 goals and provided 14 assists in 53 appearances, […]

Jerome Dung, a former player of Plateau United Football Club of Jos and a member of the squad that won the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) title for club in 2017, has voiced his dissatisfaction regarding unfulfilled promises made by ex-Governor Simon Bako Lalong. The players were promised rewards of 1.5 million naira each and […]

Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv has finalised the signing of Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu on a free transfer. The 28-year-old has signed a long-term contract, according to the Yellow and Blacks. Kalu departed Sky Bet Championship club Watford following the expiration of his contract. The former GBS Academy star spent last season on loan at Swiss […]

Nigeria’s Falconets have commenced training in Ibadan in preparation for their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg qualifying match against the She-Amavubi of Rwanda. The encounter is scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Saturday. Moses Aduku’s side secured a 1-0 victory against She-Amavubi in the […]

The ancient city of Ile Ife, celebrated as the cradle of civilisation, is poised to host the inaugural Olojo Festival 5km Road Race this Thursday, showcasing Nigeria’s top distance running talent. The race forms part of the iconic Olojo Festival, a significant celebration of creation, renewal, and the spiritual significance of Ile Ife within Yoruba […]

The national leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming SWAN @60 Diamond Jubilee Celebration. This event marks the commencement of activities celebrating six decades of excellence in sports journalism in Nigeria. The inauguration took place at the Association’s national secretariat in Abuja […]

Wikki Tourists’ technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has acknowledged the necessity for his players to enhance their finishing skills. Maikaba made this observation after his players failed to convert several opportunities during their 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in a matchday5 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, on Monday. The experienced tactician stated that this […]

A total of 40 coaches have commenced a six-day NFF D-License Coaching Course in Abuja, as of yesterday. NFF technical director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, explained that the D-License serves as a prerequisite for progressing to the C-License course. The course is modular and designed for beginners, requiring a minimum of 60 hours of instruction. “Just […]

The chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has defended the federal government’s borrowing plan, insisting that loans remain a legitimate part of Nigeria’s budgetary framework even when revenue targets are met. Speaking during the Meet the Press session organised by the Presidential Media Team in Abuja, Adedeji explained that President Bola Tinubu’s […]

The chairman and group CEO of Oilserv Group, Dr Emeka Okwuosa, has reiterated the need for cross-border collaboration and data accuracy as tools in unlocking the prosperity of Nigeria and other African countries in Natural Resources. Speaking at a Local Content Plenary Session co-hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the […]