Suspension: Am ready to face further sanctions — Messi
World Cup winner Lionel Messi has apologised after his two-week suspension for going to Saudi Arabia without permission for a promotional...
Sports Minister orders closure of National Stadium Lagos
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Saturday announced the temporary closure of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos,...
Lawyer wants Ronaldo deported for holding genital publicly
A female lawyer from Saudi Arabia, Nouf bin Ahmed, is seeking the deportation of Cristiano Ronaldo for grabbing his crotch openly.
Ignore phone calls from my line, Amuneke warns
Former Super Eagles star, Emmanuel Amuneke, has alerted his contacts to the nefarious activities of fraudsters passing themselves off as him...
Remains of footballer Atsu found in Turkey quake rubble – Report
The body of former Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found after a huge earthquake in Turkey, local media reported Saturday, quoting his manager.
Atsu,...
Turkey earthquake: Ex-Chelsea Player trapped under rubble
A former Chelsea and Newcastle star, Ghanaian international, Christian Atsu, is said to be among those trapped under the rubble in Turkey after a...
Nigerian footballer dies during match in Spain
A Nigerian footballer, Ado Hadi, has died while playing in a home match between his side, CD Madridejos and SP Cabanillas on Sunday in...
Mourinho likens Osimhen to Drogba
Roma coach Jose Mourinho has likened Victor Osimhen to Didier Drogba and admits he will “buy him if I was at a club with...
Footballer Dies during match In Kogi
A budding, young footballer, Segun Idowu, has died during a match in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Idowu, according to report, slumped on Friday in a collision...
Arsenal fans celebrating victory over Man Utd Arrested
Ugandan police on Monday arrested at least eight Arsenal fans celebrating the club’s win over their Premier League rivals, Manchester United.
The fans who wore...
Peter Rufai accused of N1m fraud
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is in the news for the wrong reason as he is accused of a million-naira fraud by one...
I’m ‘psychologically destroyed’ by World Cup exit —Neymar
Neymar said Saturday he was “psychologically destroyed” by Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Croatia and admitted it...
What caused Eto’o to attack me, Algerian beaten by ex-footballer
The man assaulted by football legend and current Cameroon FA president, Samuel Eto’o, has explained what transpired between himself and Eto’o that led to...
Festival: Boxer’s death in ring blamed on medics
The death of boxer Chukwuemeka Igboanugo in the ring at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State on Tuesday, has been put...
W’Cup: Three hours without beer can’t kill fans – FIFA chief
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, said on Saturday that World Cup fans can survive for three hours a day without beer after sales were banned...
61st First Bank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship tees off on Friday
In furtherance of its commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that the 61st edition of...
Ex-minister loses son
Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has announced the death of his son, Nehemiah Dalung.
The late 33-year-old Nehemiah had been bedridden before the announcement of his...
Ex-Eagles star, Henry Nwosu, battling terminal illness – Report
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Henry Nwosu, is facing an undisclosed health challenge believed to be terminal.
This is as per, Punchng citing the ailing ex-international...
Real Madrid’s David Alaba donates N13.3m Toilet to FG
Real Madrid star David Alaba who is of Nigerian descent has been commended for donating a biodegradable toilet to Ogere Remo community in Ogun...
Why Falconets overstayed at Istanbul airport – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has explained why the players and officials of the U20 Girls National Team, Falconets, overstayed at the Istanbul Airport.
The NFF...
