Ivorian football icon and Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has shared his reaction after a photo of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku smoking a cigar during Napoli’s Serie A title parade went viral on social media. The image, which quickly circulated across platforms, shows Lukaku in high spirits, puffing on a cigar as Napoli celebrated their hard-fought
The global boxing scene was thrown into a frenzy over the weekend following a bold declaration by World Boxing Organisation (WBO) President Gustavo Olivieri, who officially named rising British-Nigerian sensation Moses Itauma as the new number one contender in the heavyweight division. The surprise announcement was made late Saturday night, just hours after Itauma delivered
Recent international media reports have sparked widespread speculation that Saudi Arabia is preparing to partially lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol as part of its broader efforts to attract tourism and prepare for hosting global events such as Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup in 2034. However, conflicting statements from Saudi officials have cast
Former Mali national team coach, Eric Chelle, has identified a major distinction between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mali national team during his coaching career. Speaking in a recent interview, Chelle noted that the Nigerian team’s mental toughness and resilience set them apart from their Malian counterparts. Chelle praised the Super Eagles for
Real Madrid icon Raúl González Blanco has officially resigned from his role as head coach of Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team, amid reports of frustration over the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the new first-team manager. Raúl, who holds the record for the most appearances in Real Madrid history with 741 matches, had
A total of 20 Super Eagles players have arrived at the team’s training camp in England as preparations intensify ahead of Nigeria’s highly anticipated clash with Ghana. The encounter, which rekindles one of Africa’s fiercest football rivalries, is part of the build-up to upcoming international fixtures. The early arrivals underscore the players’ commitment and readiness
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Mr. Dikko Adekunle, has dismissed claims of negligence surrounding the recent power outage during the Gateway Games, describing it instead as a result of an unexpected technical glitch. Speaking in a press briefing, Dikko explained that the disruption, which affected several events and caused brief delays,
