Two former Nigeria internationals, John Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro, played for Chelsea Legends on Saturday as they faced Liverpool Legends in a charity match. Mikel Obi and Babayaro lined up alongside former Blues stars such as Claude Makélélé, Florent Malouda, Ramires, Dennis Wise, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Sir Kenny Dalglish managed the Liverpool Legends […]

George Foreman, the iconic two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and wealthy entrepreneur, died at 76. His family said he died peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. “We […]

The quarter-final fixtures for this season’s Europa League have been confirmed. Manchester United defeated 10-man Real Sociedad 3-1 at Old Trafford, winning the contest 4-2 on aggregate. The Red Devils will now face Lyon, who secured a 7-1 aggregate win over FCSB. Tottenham Hotspur recovered from a 1-0 hole against AZ Alkmaar to win 3-1 […]

Nigerian winger, Emmanuel Uchegbu has sealed a move to Major League Soccer, MLS, club, Charlotte FC. Uchegbu joined Charlotte FC from Slovakian club, AS Trencin. The 20-year-old signed a three-year contract with the option of another year. The talented winger made 30 appearances for AS Trencin, scoring five goals and providing two assists. “I am […]

Finalists have emerged for the national playoffs of the 2025 President Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. Two teams qualified from each state of the federation. Heartland and OISA FC qualified from Imo State, Enyimba and Ahudiyannem FC made it from Abia, while Kwara United and Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC picked the slots from Kwara State. […]

For the first time in the history of the UEFA Champions League, there were Round of 16 play-off ties this midweek. The competition underwent a big revamp ahead of the 2024/25 season, with the total number of teams increased from 32 to 36. The biggest change saw a change from the usual group stage to […]

Seven-time champions, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn against tough rivals Egypt, South Africa and Morocco in the group phase of this year’s CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for Cote d’Ivoire from April 26 to May 11. The draw, conducted on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, placed the Flying Eagles in Group B […]

English-born Nigerian footballer Jordan Chiedozie is currently in a coma after being hit by a car on the motorway. The 30-year-old had played for non-league side Bashley FC against Tavistock at the weekend. While on the way back from the away game, Chiedozie, alongside Bashley physio Reighan Taylor, suffered a flat tire on the motorway. […]

At some point this week, it felt as if Victor Boniface was destined to leave Bayer Leverkusen to Al Nassr. The two clubs opened talks over a possible transfer, as the Saudi Pro League side sought to replace Anderson Talisca, who has since signed for Fenerbahçe. The news came out of nowhere, as Boniface only […]

The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw has been conducted on Friday. Eight teams have progressed straight to the round of 16 following the completion of the league phase. They are Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille and Aston Villa. They will all return to the […]