Osimhen Begins Recovery Training After Surgery

  Recovery efforts for Victor Osimhen have entered a new phase, with Turkish club Galatasaray confirming the striker has resumed light indoor training following a recent injury. The development marks a significant step in the rehabilitation of the Nigerian international, who has been sidelined since sustaining a fractured right forearm during a UEFA Champions League…

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Super Eagles Star Onyemaechi Welcomes First Child

  Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi has left the Nigerian national team’s training camp in Antalya, Turkey, following the birth of his first child with Portuguese partner Ines Fontes, casting doubt over his availability for the friendly against Jordan scheduled for Tuesday. The 26-year-old Olympiacos defender was notably absent from Nigeria’s first training session after…

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Falana Says Nigeria’s Electoral System Favours The Rich

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised what he described as the financial barriers embedded in Nigeria’s electoral system, saying the high cost of contesting political office is shutting out ordinary citizens from meaningful participation. Speaking during a public discussion on electoral reforms that gained traction on Thursday, Falana said national conversations around elections should…

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Ronaldo, 41, Eyes Final World Cup Glory

  Cristiano Ronaldo is on course to become one of the oldest players ever to appear at a FIFA World Cup, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain confirming that this summer’s tournament in North America will be his sixth and final appearance on football’s grandest stage. Ronaldo, who marked his 41st birthday on 5 February 2026,…

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Super Eagles Rocked by Bassey Injury Blow

    Nigeria’s preparations for their upcoming international friendlies have suffered a fresh blow, with Calvin Bassey ruled out of the Super Eagles squad after sustaining a back injury during Fulham FC’s 3-1 Premier League victory over Burnley last weekend. The withdrawal, confirmed just two days before Nigeria’s scheduled clash against Iran, adds to a…

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