Former Barcelona and Brazilian football icon, Dani Alves, has been handed a prison sentence of four and a half years after being convicted of sexual assault. The verdict comes following a trial that spanned three days earlier this month, where Alves vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The court in Spain found the 40-year-old guilty of raping…
Mad Man in Super Eagles Players’ Hotel A video making the rounds on social media has sparked mixed reactions and ignited discussions about social inequality and human connection. The clip, filmed inside the luxury hotel where the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, are lodged, captures a poignant moment between a ragged man and…
Nigeria has a rich history in producing talented footballers who have made their mark on the global stage. Not only have these athletes brought pride and joy to their country, but they have also secured lucrative contracts with top clubs around the world. Let’s take a closer look at highest-paid Nigerian footballers and their respective…
Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi has joined the list of Super Eagles players selected for random drug tests at AFCON 2023, following the team’s semi-final victory against South Africa. This news sparks questions about fair play and potential targeting. Routine Procedure or Cause for Concern? Comparing Instances READ ALSO: The William Troost-Ekong Story: How Did He…
By Alade Oluwasegun Peter Heartland fc goalkeeper, Chisom Chiaha has revealed that his willingness to play for the Nigeria super eagles. The born talented goalie who started his journey at a tender age was discovered by coach Emeka Amadi during his Secondary School days. In order of merit, Chisom represented Nigeria at the U-17 National…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has sent a strong message by imposing a ban on Kano Pillars, preventing them from registering new players for the upcoming season. This stern action has been taken in response to Kano Pillars’ failure to settle outstanding wages owed to their former goalkeeper, Bassey Akpan. The NPFL’s Head of…
Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams says a healthy synergy with the media, can propel the growth of the sporting industry in Nigeria as they seek more corporate Nigeria funding of the sector. Adams, a member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State was named chairman of the sports committee in the…
Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt has made a significant move in the transfer market, securing the services of Fatai Abdullahi Oluwadayo on a one-year contract. The deal has been confirmed, and the talented midfielder has joined the club as a free agent. Fatai’s arrival comes after his impressive contributions to Enyimba International Football…
FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura has poured encomiums on the Super Falcons for their transcendental feat, after the team advanced to the second round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup ongoing in Australia and New Zealand. The most successful women football team in Africa qualified through to the last sixteen of the biggest women football…
While the major European football leagues are in the off-season, several talented African footballers took the opportunity to return to their hometowns and immerse themselves in community activities. From Cameroon to Nigeria, these players engaged in local matches, visited their former schools, and even met with government officials. The joy and excitement they brought to…
In a scintillating showdown at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez orchestrated a masterful performance, each contributing a goal and an assist to propel Inter Miami to a resounding 3-1 triumph over Nashville SC in the second leg of their 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 series. Their stellar…