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GTI Assures Transparency in Football Ecosystem

Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited has assured investors and football stakeholders in the country that they are committed to laying a... Read more Disclaimer! Disclaimer!! Disclaimer!!!

This is to inform the general public, and the Lagos State Government that certain Debo Oshundun who is parading himself as the Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos... Read more Goal No.25: Osimhen pockets another N64m

In-form Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will earn an additional €130,000 (N64m) bonus pay cheque for scoring 25 goals this season, the number of goals that allows him to trigger the second economic... Read more Roy Hodgson returns from retirement to rescue EPL Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson has returned from retirement in a bid to save Crystal Palace from relegation in the English Premier League. The 75-years-old manager returned to Selhurst Park in replace of Patrick... Read more Mbappe named France captain after Lloris’ retirement

Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the proposal after discussions... Read more Lagos SWAN Felicitates With Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Says A Good Term Deserves Another

The Executive Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos state chapter, Olatutu Oladunni, has joyfully congratulated the Governor-elect of Lagos State,His Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu alongside his deputy, Dr... Read more Infantino pays tributes to Mabo

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has joined a host of others to pay tribute to former Super Falcons head coach, Ismaila Mabo. Mabo, 78, died March 13 in his residence in Jos, the... Read more Osimhen: I’m focused on Djurtus clash

After helping Italian club, Napoli, sit comfortably top of the Serie A table with 71 points, 21 points more than second-place Inter Milan, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has now shifted attention... Read more Joshua will bounce back, says Fury’s dad

John Fury has urged fans to support Anthony Joshua following public approval shifting on the former heavyweight champion after back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua will step back into the ring for... Read more Fans back Usman to bounce back after Edwards defeat

Following another defeat to British Leon Edwards in the UFC 278 title fight, several fans have thrown their weight behind ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ to bounce back as soon as possible, The... Read more Osimhen hits brace for 21st league goal

…equals’ Eto’o’s Serie A record• Chukwueze scores 11th goal of the season It was a weekend of goals for Nigerian stars in Europe as Victor Osimhen grabbed a brace for Napoli... Read more Barca snatch Clasico win over Madrid to strike title blow

Barcelona snatched a 2-1 Clasico win over Real Madrid with Franck Kessie’s late goal Sunday to move 12 points clear at the top of La Liga. The victory dents Madrid’s ambitions... Read more Ex- Everton star hails Iwobi’s physicality

Everton legend, Pat Nevin, heaped praise on Alex Iwobi for his performance in the first half of Everton’s Premier League meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Everton showed character, coming from... Read more Nigeria: Is This Democracy?

Shortly after that fiasco of election held on February 25 where democracy was murdered, this columnist on this page described that Presidential and National Assembly elections as a charade, in a... Read more Mason Greenwood set to marry pregnant partner

Manchester United Mason Greenwood is said to be ready to tie the knot with his pregnant partner, Harriet Robson. This development came weeks after he was cleared of assault charges. It... Read more Hammers renew bid for Moffi

West Ham United are set to revive their interest in a transfer for Nigerian striker Terem Moffi in the summer window after the 2022/23 season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Irons only just missed... Read more Osimhen: A new Yekini is born

Since he emerged as one of the best in the history of the country, every time a new talent stands out, comparisons with Rashidi Yekini immediately jump out, but none has been able... Read more Knocks for Peseiro over Bameyi’s invitation for AFCON qualifiers

Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has come under scathing criticisms after he included a non-league player in his squad to face Guinea Bissau this weekend in an African Cup of Nations... Read more UFC: Edwards earns decision win over Usman, retains title

Leon Edwards clung on to his welterweight title with a second successive win over Kamaru Usman on Saturday night at the 02 Arena in London. Having won the belt with a... Read more Usman seeks redemption against Edwards

“Looking from the lens of a former champion in combat sports, when you talk about their rematch last year in August, there are things you must consider, what did Edwards actually... Read more BREAKING: Man United face Sevilla in Europa League quarter-finals

Manchester United are hosting Sevilla in the quarter-finals of the Europa League after Friday’s draw. The Red Devils passed their second Spanish test after playing Barcelona in the qualifier and Real... Read more Osimhen better than Haaland – Hamann

Former Bayern Munich star and German international Didi Hamann has picked Nigeria International Victor Osimhen as the most prolific striker in the world and better than Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.... Read more Clasico overshadowed by Barcelona referee corruption charge

Spain’s Clasico is one of the world’s biggest sporting occasions, pitting giants Barcelona and Real Madrid head-to-head, but the build-up to Sunday’s La Liga clash has been overshadowed by “Caso Negreira”.... Read more Fox in the Box – Baresi tells Milan how to stop Osimhen ahead UCL q’final

Milan‘s honorary vice president Franco Baresi believes the Rossoneri must keep Victor Osimhen far from the box and if there’s a cross. ‘They must look at the player, not the ball.’ The... Read more Table Tennis: Aruna falls to Brazilian Caldenaro at Singapore Smash

Quadri Aruna’s brilliant run at the World Table Tennis Singapore Smash has come to an end, following a 0-4 loss to Brazilian Hugo Caldenaro. The quarter-finals game played at the Infinity... Read more Saha urges United to sign OsimhenSaha urges United to sign Osimhen

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has urged Erik ten Hag to prioritise the signing of Nigerian and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer. The Red Devils are searching for... Read more Real Madrid meet Chelsea as Man City play Bayern

Holders Real Madrid will play Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League while Manchester City were paired with Pep Guardiola’s former side Bayern Munich in Friday’s draw. Serie A leaders Napoli... Read more JUST IN: Crystal Palace sack manager, Patrick Viera

Crystal Palace have confirmed that Patrick Vieira has been sacked as the club’s first-team manager. The Arsenal FC legend was hired by the club on July 4, 2021, in a three-year contract following the... Read more Usman vows ‘violent intentions’ ahead Saturday’s bout with Edwards

Kamaru Usman is gearing up for a violent showdown with Leon Edwards in their trilogy bout at the UFC 286 main event on Saturday, as the former champion looks to regain... Read more Burna Boy to perform at UEFA Champions League final

Grammy’s Award-winning singer, Burna Boy, will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show by Pepsi, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10. This was revealed... Read more