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Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has hit back at criticism over his recent performances, insisting that he has always given his all for the club despite personal struggles on the pitch. “I have read several articles damaging my reputation. I know I’ve had bad games, I’m aware of it. I’m not hiding, and I […]
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho on March 21, 2025. According to FIFA, SAFA’s action breached Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and Article 14 of the FIFA […]
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against Norway’s Casper Ruud during their mens singles match at the ATP Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on September 29, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) Carlos Alcaraz battled back to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in Tokyo and reach his 10th final of […]
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has entered the global elite, securing a spot among the top 10 fighters in the world in the latest rankings by The Ring magazine. Updated today, the prestigious list—known as boxing’s most respected independent ratings—placed the 30-year-old Ajagba at No. 10. He joins an elite lineup of heavyweights, with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk […]
Werder Bremen forward Victor Boniface has been summoned by the club’s hierarchy after a series of controversial social media posts drew criticism in Germany. The 24-year-old striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, joined Bremen in the summer and was heralded as the new focal point in attack. However, EXPRESS News reported that he has unsettled the club with […]
Brazilian great Ronaldo has called on the Selecao’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti to restore Neymar to the squad for the World Cup in North America next year. Brazil’s record goalscorer with 79 goals from 128 matches, Neymar has not pulled on the yellow jersey since October 2023, when he suffered a serious knee injury. The […]
Lagos-based non league side Tonic Football Club have unveiled five of its players that were recently signed up by FC Esmoriz of Portugal. Tonic FC was founded six months ago with FC Esmoriz of Portugal as the parent club. The club participated in the recently-concluded NLO championship and narrowly missed out on promotion. According to the […]
Nigeria wrapped up the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in 27th place on the medal table, ending with a single silver medal as the event broke records for global reach and participation. The nation’s only podium finish came from sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan, who claimed silver in the women’s 100m hurdles, reaffirming her status as […]
Barcelona’s Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres (C) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) Ferran Torres struck twice for champions Barcelona as they beat Getafe 3-0 on Sunday […]
Ezekiel Nathaniel cemented his status as Nigeria’s brightest track prospect on Thursday when he ran a blistering 47.11 seconds in the men’s 400 metres hurdles at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, setting a new national record despite narrowly missing out on a medal. In a dramatic final widely billed as one of the most […]
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