London, UK – June 14, 2025 Former England football captain and global fashion icon, David Beckham, was officially knighted on Friday in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sport and charitable causes. The ceremony, held at Buckingham Palace, also honoured other notable British figures, including The Who’s lead singer, Roger Daltrey, and acclaimed actor Gary
June 13, 2025 Liverpool Football Club has completed the signing of German midfield sensation Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a record-breaking deal worth £116 million, marking one of the most significant transfers of the summer window. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who played a crucial role in Leverkusen’s Bundesliga-winning campaign, has been on the radar
In the illustrious history of the FIFA World Cup, which began in 1930, Brazil has once again etched its name in the annals of football glory by being the only nation to have qualified for every edition of the global tournament—including the upcoming 2026 edition. With the next World Cup set to take place across
Former Super Eagles captain and Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, has openly criticised his former club, Chelsea FC, for opting against the signing of Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, describing the decision as a missed opportunity for the London side ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the United States. Mikel, who made his mark
Bayelsa Queens, champions of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), are gearing up for a fresh continental challenge as they prepare to represent Nigeria in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The competition, which will be contested through the WAFU B zonal tournament, is scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast from August 9
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has officially unveiled the national team that will fly the country’s flag at the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Championship, scheduled to hold from June 21 to 22 at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius. The 12-man squad, led by captain Kitto Oliver, includes standout names such as Kolade
British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua could be set to retire from professional boxing as early as 2026, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. The former unified heavyweight champion is reportedly preparing for a comeback fight later this year, following elbow surgery in May, but Hearn has hinted that Joshua may only have about three more
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has firmly asserted that he remains the premier fighter in his division as he prepares for his highly anticipated clash with American contender Joaquin Buckley this weekend at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Known as the “Nigerian Nightmare,” Usman currently sits fifth in the UFC welterweight rankings,
It was a weekend to remember for Nigeria international and Rangers FC forward, Cyriel Dessers, as he officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rosalie De Ruysscher, in a picturesque ceremony held in Montalbano, southern Italy. The wedding, which took place on Saturday, was reported by Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad as a “beautiful and
Felix Agu’s stock has risen sharply following his recent debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, with the Werder Bremen defender now valued at a career-high €8 million, according to the latest figures released by Transfermarkt. The 25-year-old full-back featured prominently during Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph in London, a performance that appears to have solidified
