The Super Eagles have intensified preparations behind closed doors as they gear up for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Following their 2-0 victory over Rwanda last Friday, the Nigerian team flew directly from Kigali to Uyo via a chartered Valujet flight and resumed training on Sunday under strict conditions.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has emerged as the leading scorer in Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, netting six goals in five matches for Egypt. The Pharaohs’ captain has been instrumental in his nation’s dominant start to the campaign, helping them secure top spot in Group A with 13 points from four wins and a
George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion, Olympic gold medalist, and successful entrepreneur, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76, his family announced. Foreman’s remarkable life and career spanned over five decades, during which he became an iconic figure in the world of boxing and beyond. Born on January 10, 1949,
Germany secured a dramatic UEFA Nations League semi-final spot after surviving a thrilling second-half comeback from Italy, drawing 3-3 in Dortmund on Sunday but progressing 5-4 on aggregate. A first-half masterclass from Joshua Kimmich, who scored from the spot and provided assists for Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst, saw Germany race into a commanding 3-0
Former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Akwa United, took a significant step in their relegation battle by securing their first away win of the 2024/25 season. The Promise Keepers claimed a 2-0 victory over 10-man Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday, reviving their hopes of staying in the topflight. Akwa United’s Crucial VictoryGoals from
Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly prepared to offer up to €75m (£63.2m) to sign Atalanta BC winger Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window. Lookman’s Rise to StardomThe former Fulham and RB Leipzig star has been in sensational form since joining Atalanta, playing a key role in their Europa League triumph last season. “Lookman stole
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed any concerns over Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund copying his iconic “siu” celebration after scoring the winning goal against Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final on Thursday. The 40-year-old Portuguese captain emphasized that he took no offense, calling it an “honor” to see his celebration replicated globally. Hojlund, who
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing 146-115 defeat to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, despite the much-anticipated returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. The loss marks the Lakers’ sixth defeat in their last nine NBA games, further complicating their playoff push. James, who had missed seven games due to a groin injury, returned
Oscar Piastri delivered a masterclass performance to lead teammate Lando Norris in a McLaren one-two finish at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking the team’s second consecutive victory this season. The Australian driver, starting from pole position, controlled the race from start to finish, cementing his third Formula 1 win and extending McLaren’s strong start to
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered another thrilling weekend of football action, with key matches shaping the league standings and intensifying the race for the title. Here’s a roundup of the results, updated standings, and top scorers as the season heats up. Saturday, March 22, 2025 ResultsNasarawa United 1 – 0 Enugu Rangers: Nasarawa
