Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their Premier League campaign with the return of Romeo Lavia to full training. The 21-year-old midfielder, who has battled through a series of injuries this season, has now resumed training with the team after being sidelined for the past couple of weeks. Lavia was spotted at Chelsea’s
African football has been thrown into mourning following the tragic and untimely death of Gabonese international striker, Aaron Boupendza, who passed away at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from the 11th floor of a high-rise building in China. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and the Gabon Football Federation (Fegafoot) has since confirmed the
Nigerian boxing star Elizabeth Oshoba has signed a promotional agreement with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the management company co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, in a move set to amplify her global profile. The deal, announced on April 16, 2025, positions Oshoba under the same banner as unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano, whom MVP also represents.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has officially unveiled the mascot, logo, and theme song for the much-anticipated 22nd National Sports Festival, now scheduled to take place in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. The unveiling ceremony, which underscores Ogun’s readiness to host a world-class sporting event, forms part of the state’s broader preparations
Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika has seen his market value surge to an impressive €20 million as of March 2025, reflecting his standout performances for Belgian giants Club Brugge. Since joining the club in August 2022 from FC Midtjylland, Onyedika’s value has nearly doubled from earlier estimates, underscoring his growing influence in midfield and versatility across
Nottingham Forest are hopeful of welcoming back Nigerian internationals Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi as they gear up for crucial Premier League matches. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed optimism regarding Awoniyi’s recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during the clash with Manchester United. The striker’s absence was notably felt in Forest’s 2-1 defeat to Aston
Juventus has placed Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman at the top of their wishlist for the upcoming summer transfer window as the club looks to reinforce its attacking lineup ahead of the 2025/26 season. Osimhen, currently dazzling on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli with an impressive tally of 17 goals in 2025, has
Arsenal stand on the brink of history. After a stunning 3-0 victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid, the Gunners are now just 90 minutes away from a place in the semifinals—a stage they haven’t reached in over a decade. For Mikel Arteta’s young squad, Wednesday’s trip to
The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals have concluded, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Barcelona emerging victorious to secure their spots in the semi-finals. Semi-Final Lineup PSG vs Borussia Dortmund: The French side will face Dortmund in the semi-finals after overcoming Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate in a thrilling quarter-final tie. Barcelona vs Potential Opponent: Barcelona has
The UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg delivered electrifying performances, with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerging victorious to secure their spots in the semi-finals. In a dramatic encounter, Borussia Dortmund defeated Barcelona 3-1 at home, but the Catalan side’s first-leg advantage proved too much to overcome, with Barcelona advancing 5-3 on aggregate. Serhou Guirassy
