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Liverpool legend Danny Murphy reminisced about Nigerian football icon Jay-Jay Okocha, highlighting Okocha's exceptional skill and positive demeanor during their Premier League encounters. Murphy praised Okocha's remarkable dribbling and joyful playstyle, emphasizing the lasting impression the...
The Nigerian presidency has reportedly taken charge of appointing the new head coach for the Super Eagles, sidelining the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Sports Ministry. With interim management by Augustine Eguavoen, the final decision on the new coach will be made directly by the...
Lamine Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, is in serious condition after being stabbed in a Mataro car park. The incident has shocked the football community, with investigations underway. Yamal's participation in Barcelona's upcoming La Liga match remains uncertain as fans and players express...
Real Madrid's new era began with a 2-0 UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta, as Kylian Mbappé scored on his debut. Vinícius Jr. and Federico Valverde also shined, with Thibaut Courtois making crucial saves. The win signals a promising season ahead for Los Blancos under Carlo Ancelotti's...
Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye criticized the underutilization of Abuja's premier velodrome, which is often rented out for religious events. She warns that this mismanagement limits training opportunities for athletes and threatens the future of cycling in Nigeria. Nigerian cyclist Ese...
Shanon Biles, the estranged mother of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, publicly seeks forgiveness and hopes for reconciliation. In a Daily Mail interview, Shanon reflects on her past struggles with addiction and expresses a desire to mend her relationship with Simone and her sister Adria. In a...
Mikel Obi recounted on The Obi One Podcast a conversation with Lionel Messi after the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup final. Obi claimed Messi "stole" the Golden Ball Award, which he believed he deserved. Messi responded diplomatically, attributing the decision to the selection committee. In a recent...
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has sued Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling, and others for cyber harassment after her Paris Olympics win sparked controversy. Khelif's legal action, filed in France, targets online abuse related to her gender and participation in women's boxing, highlighting ongoing debates...
Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli reportedly offers Vinicius Junior €1 billion to leave Real Madrid, 13 times his current salary. The five-year deal includes the option to decide his stay duration, marking a potential record-breaking transfer. Real Madrid could demand a €1 billion fee. Brazilian star...
Chioma Ajunwa, the Atlanta '96 Olympic gold medalist, has raised concerns about the future of Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan. Ajunwa fears that Amusan's potential might be overlooked by officials more focused on corruption than supporting athletes, despite her strong performance in the Paris 2024...
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