Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has banned visitors, and Sports Journalists from the team’s camp ahead of the clash against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. The team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed that the coach demanded full concentration from the players as the team round up preparations for the encounter. Efoghe said: “Coach Eric Chelle is not…
Former Super Eagles star and Nigerian football legend, Chief Segun Odegbami (MON), has thrown his weight behind the much-anticipated South West Games 2025. The celebrated sports icon described the event as a groundbreaking initiative that will foster talent development, youth empowerment, and regional unity through sports. Odegbami gave his endorsement yesterday at Abeokuta Sports Club,…
Nigerian football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha, has criticized former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his remarks regarding the Africa Cup of Nations. Okocha suggested that Carragher’s comments showed a lack of appreciation for African football. Okocha, speaking in an interview circulating X on Friday, said, “There are some players that will say something, you just overlook…
Former Nigerian international, Jay-Jay Okocha, has come to the defense of Ademola Lookman, criticizing Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s harsh comments on the player. Gasperini had labeled Lookman the “worst penalty taker” after his recent penalty miss. Okocha disagreed with Gasperini’s assessment, stating that the manager “overreacted” and overlooked Lookman’s significant contributions to Atalanta. He…
Juventus legend, Alessandro Del Piero, has come to the defence of Ademola Lookman after the Atalanta forward was publicly criticised by manager Gian Piero Gasperini in the aftermath of their Champions League elimination. Lookman, Atalanta’s talisman in recent seasons, found himself at the centre of a growing rift with Gasperini following the club’s shock exit…
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the “most complete player ever” in the history of football. The Portuguese superstar spoke in a recent interview with Edu Aguirre, the journalist from ‘El Chiringuito’. Asked if he thinks he is the best footballer ever, Ronaldo admitted that fans may prefer the likes of Lionel Messi, Pele, and Diego…
The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament. It will be recalled that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in Group C for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The…
Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua has shared advice on what it takes to become a billionaire, emphasising that sports, music, or entertainment alone are unlikely paths to such wealth. In a Snapchat post, Joshua urged individuals to prioritise sustainability, education, and sound business ethics over the allure of fame. “For any to reach billionaire status, it…
Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau has tipped the Super Falcons to win the 2025 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco. The tournament is expected to kick off from July 5 to July 26. South Africa are the defending champions of the competition after they defeated the hosts Morocco 2-1 in the final in…
Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward, has celebrated the achievements of the first female graduate of his sports academy, Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy, SOCA. In a Facebook post tagged “SOCA Scores another First!” he wrote: “Like confetti, blessings are falling from heaven on Segun Odegbami International…
