Nigerian hurdler, Tobi Amusan, delivered a sensational performance at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, blazing to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a time of 12.45 seconds—a new meet record. Amusan, the 2022 World Champion and world record holder, broke the previous record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018….
Lionel Messi has paid a heartfelt tribute to his longtime rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, in an interview with Ballon d’Or media.Messi described their era of dominance in football as “truly magnificent” and acknowledged the role Ronaldo played in pushing him to give his best.“It was a truly magnificent time. I think we pushed each other to…
Nigeria secured a hard-fought bronze medal at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating host nation Egypt 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.The match was filled with intensity as both teams sought redemption after falling short of the final.Egypt struck early in the game, with Osama Omar capitalizing on a…
After a Life-Threatening Injury, Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has expressed his gratitude to fans, teammates, and the club after a medical emergency that led to surgery and a medically induced coma.“With the grace of God, I am grateful to still be here, to still be fighting, to still be smiling, and to be in…
South Africa U-20 head coach Raymond Mdaka attributed his team’s 1-0 win over Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to the players’ adherence to the tactical plan. The Amajita secured a spot in the final of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations with the hard-earned victory. Tylon Smith’s 66th-minute strike proved to be the difference-maker, separating the…
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is reportedly on the verge of signing a monumental contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. The deal, estimated at €160 million over four years, would make him one of the highest-paid footballers globally. According to multiple reports, including Rai Sport and Calciomercato.it,…
In a heartwarming revelation, former Cameroonian footballer Samuel Eto’o has shared a story about Lionel Messi’s secret philanthropic efforts in Africa. According to Eto’o, Messi reached out to him with a passion for helping children in remote villages, and together they visited a village in Cameroon where they met a young girl named Ama. Messi…
It is yesterday. The pain from the death of my friend lingers. It weighs me down. I hardly sleep through the night with a headache. I am thinking of the meaninglessness of life, of human mortality, and the inevitability of death that ‘will come, when it will come’. I wake early. My heart is pounding…
Nigerian football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha, has made bold claims about his dribbling skills, stating that he is the greatest dribbler the world has ever seen. According to Okocha, his skills on the field were unmatched, and he believes that even renowned players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo cannot compare to his abilities. Okocha asserts…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a setback in their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign after a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen’s powerful header in the 74th minute was cancelled out by a late strike from Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chiwenda, denying Nigeria a crucial victory. The…
