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History will be written on Sunday when Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz collide in the men’s final of the Australian Open, with both tennis superstars chasing landmark achievements at opposite ends of their careers. Separated by 16 years, the final pits experience against youth, legacy against ambition. At 38, Djokovic is chasing a record-extending 11th…
Nigeria’s footballing community is in mourning again as Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother. This is coming barely 48 hours after Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, lost his father in a fatal motor accident. Reports emerged on Thursday afternoon confirming her passing following a brief period of illness. This tragic news comes…
Global spending on international player transfers in men’s football surged to an all-time high of $13.08 billion (€10.9 billion) in 2025, according to the latest FIFA Global Transfer Market Report released on Wednesday. FIFA revealed that a record 86,158 international transfers were completed across men’s football during the year, underlining the continued commercial expansion of…
Victor Osimhen is ready to spearhead Galatasaray’s ambitious quest for European history tonight at the Etihad Stadium. The Turkish champions face a formidable Manchester City side in a high-stakes Champions League encounter. This match represents more than just a fight for knockout qualification for the Istanbul-based giants. Galatasaray currently sits only two goals away from…
England rugby captain Maro Itoje has been granted a temporary leave of absence from the national team’s training camp. The star lock traveled to Nigeria to attend his mother’s funeral, following her recent passing. This compassionate leave means Itoje will miss a crucial portion of the squad’s preparations for the upcoming Six Nations Championship….
Premier League side Bournemouth has successfully hijacked a deal to sign highly-rated Brazilian teenager Rayan Vitor. The 19-year-old forward arrives from Vasco da Gama in a deal worth approximately £12 million. This move represents a significant investment in youth for the Cherries under their current recruitment strategy. Rayan traveled to the United Kingdom over the…
The January transfer window has delivered a remarkable financial manoeuvre involving Turkish giants Besiktas and Aston Villa. Striker Tammy Abraham is officially returning to the English Premier League following a successful stint in Turkey. Consequently, the move marks the end of his partnership with Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi at Besiktas. Besiktas triggered a mandatory purchase…
Victor Osimhen has etched his name into Galatasaray’s modern history, becoming the fastest player to score 50 goals for the Turkish giants since the year 2000. The Nigerian striker reached the landmark in just 59 appearances, setting a new club record, according to data from Transfermarkt. The feat underlines Osimhen’s explosive impact since arriving in…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have recorded a major leap in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, climbing to 26th place globally and third in Africa following their outstanding performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The rankings, released on Monday, show Nigeria rising 12 places from 38th to 26th — one of the…
Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final played in Rabat. The tightly contested match was settled in the 94th minute when Pape Gueye fired home the decisive goal following a tense encounter that ended goalless after…
