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World Youth Day: AKOD Interacts with Youths, unveils Ikeja Youths Master Plan
The 12th of August marks World Youth Day, a global celebration of young people. Ikeja Local Government recently took the lead in commemorating the occasion, recognizing the dynamic, resilient, and tech-savvy youths of Ikeja.
Crystal Palace Beat Liverpool To Win Community Shield
Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.
Why top European clubs snubbed Osimhen – Oliseh
Sunday Oliseh, a FIFA Technical Committee member and Nigerian football legend, has revealed why numerous major European teams looked reluctant to pursue Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen, noting the huge cash package necessary to win his services.
Alia gifts WAFCON Champion Ordega N50m, 3-bedroom flat
Appreciation for members of Super Falcons over their victory in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) hosted by Morroco has continued with another player in the team Francesca Ordega receiving N50 million and three-bedrooms apartment as gift from Hyacinth Alia, the governor of her home State of Bauchi.
Gala’s Osimhen boxes rake in €4.2m
Galatasaray’s special Victor Osimhen collector’s boxes have generated €4.2m in revenue after receiving 20,000 pre-orders within days of launch, with each ‘Solo Il Gala’ box priced at 9,999 Turkish Lira.
PSG Dominate List Of Men’s Ballon D’Or Nominees
For the second straight year, the 2025 Ballon d’Or will have a new winner after Rodri failed to make the list of 30 nominees dominated by Paris Saint-Germain released on Thursday.
Ballon d’Or: Nnadozie, Madugu Nominated For Best Goalkeeper, Women’s Team Coach Awards
Victorious Super Falcons goalie, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and coach Justine Madugu have received nominations for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
How Osimhen, Lookman became outcasts with Italian clubs
Different jerseys, same stage — Nigerian duo Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman shared more than just a league; they shared a pattern of problems.
Champions League: Benfica stun Nice, Feyenoord edge Fenerbahçe as UCL qualifiers light up Europe
The first-leg fixtures of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round continued on Wednesday, with several clubs battling for a place in the play-off stage.
Lookman clears Atalanta locker
Embattled Nigerian star Ademola Lookman isn’t only missing from Atalanta’s training for two days now, but has already cleared his belongings out of his locker at their training ground as he continues to push for a move to join Inter Milan.