Japanese Boxer Shigetoshi Kotari dies from brain injury after title fight
Japanese boxer Shigetoshi Kotari has died at the age of 28, just six days after sustaining severe injuries in a title bout against Yamato Hata.
The fight, held on August 2, ended tragically for Kotari,...
Match Preview: 2025 Community Shield – Crystal Palace Battle Liverpool at Wembley
The curtain-raiser for the English football season is set as Crystal Palace face Liverpool in the 2025 FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 10.
Traditionally contested between the Premier League and FA...
Transfer Update: Beşiktaş officially unveils Wilfred Ndidi
Beşiktaş have officially unveiled Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi following the successful completion of his medical.
The Super Eagles star arrived in Turkey on Thursday after the Turkish Super Lig club reached an agreement with English...
John Utaka appointed Head Coach of Montpellier women’s team
Former Super Eagles forward and ex-Portsmouth star, John Utaka, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Montpellier Women’s team.
The 43-year-old previously served as a youth coach at Montpellier HSC and also...
D’Tigress star Lauren Ebo joins Spanish side Joventut Badalona
Nigerian international and D’Tigress star Lauren Ebo has signed with Spanish club Joventut Badalona, committing to the team until June 2026.
Born in the United States but of Nigerian descent, Ebo was part of the...
FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons unchanged despite WAFCON 2024 triumph
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their 36th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Thursday by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).
Despite clinching a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of...
Nnadozie, Madugu earn ballon d’Or nominations
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, an award honouring the world’s best female goalkeeper.
The 24-year-old is among five finalists for the prestigious accolade, alongside Ann-Katrin Berger...
Leicester agree £8.5m deal for Ndidi to join Besiktas
Leicester City have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the transfer of Wilfred Ndidi in a deal worth around £8.5m.
The Nigerian midfielder had drawn interest from several clubs, including Premier League side Everton, Turkish...
CHAN 2024: Chelle outlines key improvements for Super Eagles ahead of Sudan clash
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has outlined the key changes his team must make in their next outing at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Nigeria suffered a narrow defeat to defending champions Senegal on...
Transfer Update: Rio Ferdinand’s son signs first professional contract with Brighton
Rio Ferdinand’s eldest son, Lorenz, has signed his first professional contract with Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 19-year-old goalkeeper, who joined the Seagulls’ youth setup in 2022, has steadily progressed through the...