Category: Sports
Iwobi makes 100th Eagles Appearance in Portugal Friendly
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi made his 100th appearance for Nigeria on Wednesday during the friendly match against Portugal in Leiria, receiving a commemorative plaque bearing the number 100 to mark the milestone. Iwobi became only the fourth player to reach 100 appearances for the Super Eagles, joining Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa…
Ronaldo Finally Gets His Major Trophy at Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally ended his five-year trophy drought, with Al-Nassr claiming the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title after a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday night. Goals from ex-Liverpool winger Sadio Mane and Bayern Munich legend Kingsley Coman put Al-Nassr in control before a stunning Ronaldo brace sealed the win for Jorge Jesus’ side,…
Lamine Yamal Breaks 18-year old La Liga Record with Hat-Trick
The Spotify Camp Nou witnessed a historic passing of the torch today with another record shattered as Lamine Yamal became the youngest player in FC Barcelona history to score a La Liga hat-trick. In a masterclass 4–1 victory over Villarreal, the 18-year-old sensation officially broke a record that had stood since 2008, previously held by…
Yemi Edun Counts Gains Of Daniel Ford Int’l Elite Youth National Table Tennis Championships
As the Daniel Ford Elite Youth Table Tennis Championships enters its third edition, its sole sponsor, Yemi Edun, reflects on the tournament’s growing impact on the sport in Nigeria. In line with the new vision of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), the organizers of the annual Daniel Ford International Youth Invitational Table Tennis Championships…
Super Camp Africa: Kenya To Host Africa’s First Football Reality Series
Kenya will be hosting the inaugural edition of Super Camp Africa, a new 100-day pan-African football reality programme that combines intensive player development with entertainment and cultural exchange. The organizers confirmed the show would launch on October 1 at Mashuuru Sports Complex in Kajiado County, south of Nairobi. The camp brings together emerging footballers from…
Ousmane Dembele Wins 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or
Paris St-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele won his first Ballon d’Or as the French treble winners came away with several of the key men’s awards at the Paris ceremony. The 28-year-old France forward scored 35 goals and made 14 assists in 53 matches for PSG last season as they won the Champions League, league title and the…
2026 World Cup: Spain Threatens To Boycott Tournament If Israel Qualifies
Spain has reportedly threatened to boycott the 2026 World Cup if Israel qualifies. After a United Nations commission of inquiry stated that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza this week, Spanish government officials say they will “assess” the situation if Ran Ben-Shimon’s team make it to next year’s tournament in North America. Israel…
Tobi Amusan Wins Silver in 100m Hurdles at Tokyo World Championships
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan claimed the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025, running 12.29 seconds in a fiercely contested final. For Amusan, it was a mix of triumph and emotion. This was the very same Tokyo stadium where she finished fourth at the 2021 Olympics—an experience that…
‘We Need More Time For Rest’ – Kylian Mbappe Reveals
Kylian Mbappe has become the latest player to criticize football’s demanding calendar, urging changes for the good after a personal health scare. The French footballer Mbappe has said that modern footballers are not necessarily playing too many matches, but lack of recovery time is putting players under immense strain. Speaking in Poland ahead of France’s 2026 World…
Moniepoint Launches ‘Made For Your Progress’ Campaign, Unveils Victor Osimhen As Brand Ambassador
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB), Nigeria’s definitive and trusted business and personal banking platform, has launched its new brand campaign, “Made for Your Progress,” reaffirming its commitment to powering the dreams of millions of Nigerians. To signpost this message of aspiration and achievement, Moniepoint also proudly announces the appointment of Nigerian football star, Victor Osimhen, as…